Job ID: 273667
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.
Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.
CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other. Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value. The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.
Department Information
CSU Advise
Job Summary
The Academic Advisor/Student Retention Specialist 1 reports to the Director of Advising. The successful advisor will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of a holistic advisement and student retention program; demonstrate and practice student centeredness; and foster close professional relationships with students. This position will work individually and collaboratively with other Departments and Programs to ensure accurate, appropriate, and timely services for freshmen and sophomores.
Responsibilities
Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Advises prospective and current students about academic requirements and selection of courses.; Disseminates information on university policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.; Maintains students' records updated throughout their academic careers and makes changes to records as necessary.; Analyzes and processes requests for readmission from academic exclusion and provides retention services for students.; Assists in conducting orientation sessions for groups of incoming students.; Audits student records for curriculum, major and graduation requirements.; Evaluates and determines potential course substitution requests for transfer students.; Compares transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements, and advises students on appropriate actions.; Refers students to appropriate support services or departments.; Evaluates and maintains student records for degree requirements using academic evaluation system.; Monitors student registration activities and academic performance/progress.; Coordinates communications to students utilizing intentional advising plan to engage students regarding personal & professional goals, course scheduling, core and major requirements, academic resources etc.; Monitors and tracks the retention, progression, and graduation of all students within assigned population.; Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications include: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and related experience in an appropriate academic discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.; Must possess excellent communication skills.; A demonstrated ability to take initiative toward project completion; and the ability to work individually and collaboratively with team members.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications include: A master's degree from an accredited college or university; previous advising experience; experience in social media application; tracking of special populations; documented contacts; making referrals; and maintaining appropriate advisee files.
Proposed Salary
The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $41,568 - $46,000 and includes full benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Excellent oral and written communication skills.; Campus advising resources, including, but not limited to Degree Works and Navigate.; Demonstrate and nurture cultural competence when working with students, faculty, and staff.; Ability to organize information, develop a plan of communication, and completion of tasks while working independently to contribute to the goals of the team.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Young , Hiring Manager, via email at young_melissa@columbusstate.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
Background Check

• Standard

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