Overview
Academic Advisor – High School Equivalency Program Jobs in Valdosta, USA at Valdosta State University
Position: Academic Advisor I – High School Equivalency Program
Overview
Job Title:
Academic Advisor I – High School Equivalency Program
Location:
Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job
Summary
Advise students on course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and post-college plans to help meet their educational needs and realize student scholastic goals.
Grant Funded Position
This is a grant funded position; therefore, the university will incur no salary obligation beyond funding derived from this source. This position will continue as long as adequate funds are available.
Based on the recent Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.
Responsibilities
Department Summary
The Valdosta State University High School Equivalency Program (HEP) is a federally funded grant program that supports eligible adult learners, particularly those from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds, in earning their high school equivalency credential and transitioning to postsecondary education, training, or employment. The program provides academic instruction, advising, and support services designed to promote persistence, completion, and successful outcomes, while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines through ongoing data collection, reporting, and program evaluation.
Typical Allocation of Duties
:
- Advising – 45%
- Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal and social development needs. Refer students to academic and personal resources as appropriate. Assist students in selecting courses.
- Interpret polices – 15%
- Clarify and interpret academic policies and degree requirements.
- Student files – 15%
- Maintain and update student files and records. Ensure compliance with FERPA regulations.
- Student transition services – 15%
- Facilitate programs that help students explore career and post-bachelor’s degree options. Assist students in the transition from high school to college and provide appropriate referral to University offices and resources as needed.
- Monitor student progress – 10%
- Monitor student academic progress and provide developmental programming focused on student academic needs. Advise, monitor, and work closely with students on academic probation and those returning from academic suspension.
Supervisor Expectations
:
- Deliver individualized advising and retention support, meeting with students at a frequency based on their needs (e.g., weekly for at-risk students, monthly for others).
- Establish rapport with diverse adult learners through strong interpersonal skills and consistent, supportive communication in English and/or Spanish.
- Identify barriers to persistence and connect students to appropriate academic, social, and community resources (e.g., childcare, housing, food, transportation).
- Accurately monitor academic progress and maintain timely, detailed communication logs and student records in accordance with program requirements.
- Conduct both in-person and virtual advising sessions using technology effectively, including communication platforms and data systems.
- Work closely with instructors, recruiters, and community partners to coordinate support services and ensure a holistic approach to student success.
- Proactively identify student needs, follow up consistently, and adapt strategies to ensure students remain engaged and on track toward completion.
Qualifications
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of related work experience.
Salary
Proposed Salary: $40,737
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Title: Academic Advisor – High School Equivalency Program
Company: Valdosta State University
Location: Valdosta, USA
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