Inside Higher Ed
Academic Counselor, Achieve Atlanta
Inside Higher Ed – Atlanta Campus
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
What Makes The First-Year Transition Programs Department A Great Place?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
Here Is What You Will Do First‑Year & Transition Programs in the Office of Student Success seeks an Academic Counselor who will focus on retention by helping students make successful transitions in critical academic program areas through various interventions and initiatives. The role will assist with delivering programs focused on undergraduate students’ needs, primarily those in their first year.
Essential Job Functions
Deliver targeted programming, support, and outreach to Achieve Atlanta Scholars
Coordinate events, activities, and initiatives focusing on the retention, progression, and graduation of Achieve Atlanta students
Maintain a high level of accessibility to a growing caseload of approximately 500 students, by providing for academic and personal concerns, serving as an academic counselor to help students identify their potential and eliminate barriers to their academic success
Maintain accurate data and records to track the progress of the student population through use of various data tracking platforms.
Complete semester data reports for internal and external stakeholders
Provide narrative and/or written progress reports as directed, including program assessments/evaluations, budget reports, and program reports
Use data and predictive analytics to design timely and strategic interventions for student support
Partner with university departments to administer programs for scholars
Conduct and lead meetings with campus partners and external stakeholders to report on Achieve Atlanta programming
Work with campus partners in University Advisement Center, University Career Services, Financial Aid, and Dean of Students to create robust and enticing events and activities to support the success of students to Achieve Atlanta.
Lead hiring, training, and supervision of Achieve Atlanta ambassador’s student workers
Answer email inquiries from students, instructors, faculty, and staff
Support First-Year & Transition Program’s initiatives and events including presentations, workshops, events, outreach, administrative processing, and other duties as assigned.
The Academic Counselor will be expected to teach GSU 1010.
Qualifications Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Preference may be given to those who possess a Master’s degree and have experience in creating and implementing programs for retention & progression to graduation and success for all students. Experience presenting to small and large groups; effective verbal and written communication.
College/Business Unit: Student Services Location: Atlanta Campus Job Posting: 12/16/25, 5:42:06 PM
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Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
What Makes The First-Year Transition Programs Department A Great Place?
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
Here Is What You Will Do First‑Year & Transition Programs in the Office of Student Success seeks an Academic Counselor who will focus on retention by helping students make successful transitions in critical academic program areas through various interventions and initiatives. The role will assist with delivering programs focused on undergraduate students’ needs, primarily those in their first year.
Essential Job Functions
Deliver targeted programming, support, and outreach to Achieve Atlanta Scholars
Coordinate events, activities, and initiatives focusing on the retention, progression, and graduation of Achieve Atlanta students
Maintain a high level of accessibility to a growing caseload of approximately 500 students, by providing for academic and personal concerns, serving as an academic counselor to help students identify their potential and eliminate barriers to their academic success
Maintain accurate data and records to track the progress of the student population through use of various data tracking platforms.
Complete semester data reports for internal and external stakeholders
Provide narrative and/or written progress reports as directed, including program assessments/evaluations, budget reports, and program reports
Use data and predictive analytics to design timely and strategic interventions for student support
Partner with university departments to administer programs for scholars
Conduct and lead meetings with campus partners and external stakeholders to report on Achieve Atlanta programming
Work with campus partners in University Advisement Center, University Career Services, Financial Aid, and Dean of Students to create robust and enticing events and activities to support the success of students to Achieve Atlanta.
Lead hiring, training, and supervision of Achieve Atlanta ambassador’s student workers
Answer email inquiries from students, instructors, faculty, and staff
Support First-Year & Transition Program’s initiatives and events including presentations, workshops, events, outreach, administrative processing, and other duties as assigned.
The Academic Counselor will be expected to teach GSU 1010.
Qualifications Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
Preference may be given to those who possess a Master’s degree and have experience in creating and implementing programs for retention & progression to graduation and success for all students. Experience presenting to small and large groups; effective verbal and written communication.
College/Business Unit: Student Services Location: Atlanta Campus Job Posting: 12/16/25, 5:42:06 PM
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