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Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!
Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures.
Location
Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.
Department Information
Career & Academic Advising
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting students in the development of their Career and Academic goals/plans, and for guiding students as they explore career development opportunities and employment at the College of Coastal Georgia and beyond. This position is designated as Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Responsibilities
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Provide expert and proactive advising for students through the development of structured academic plans. The advisor will monitor students academic progress and provide interventions or referrals, as necessary
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Provide Career and Academic advising services to students, utilizing career assessments related to career exploration and decision making.
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Communicate and interpret CCGA policies and procedures regarding general education requirements, graduation requirements, curriculum modifications, course adds/drops/withdrawals, etc.
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Collaborate with their supervisor and appropriate faculty to create relevant programming and events to ensure that accurate information is provided to students.
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Travel and provide advising at the Camden Center and participate in occasional evening and weekend activities as necessary
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Facilitate resume, cover letter and job search skill development.
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Facilitate workshops, presentations, individual counseling sessions, and other relevant programs on topics related to Career and Academic development.
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Performs related work as required.
Required Qualifications
- Baccalaureate degree in counseling, education or a course of study related to the occupational field
Other Required Qualifications
- Must possess a current valid driver license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.
Required Experience
- More than one year related experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledgeable of best practices regarding academic advising, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job searching.
- Familiar with a variety of Career and Academic development resources both in print and online
- Knowledge of the local and regional job market.
- Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
- Knowledge of career counseling principles.
- Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
SKILLS
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
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MORE ABOUT US
The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu
DIVERSITY
Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the College's academic environment, the College of Coastal Georgia is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse staff and faculty to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote inclusive excellence. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the College's goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
