Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Program Admissions Specialist on the Dahlonega campus. The Program Admissions Specialist (PAS) coordinates, facilitates, and manages admissions for the College of Education¿s post baccalaureate, Master of Arts in Teaching, endorsement programs, and undergraduate programs and collects, maintains, and monitors data associated with the admissions process for COE programs. The PAS works with school districts to hold recruitment sessions, communicates and meets with students applying to programs, and holds orientation sessions to help prepare upcoming applicants. The PAS collaborates with COE administration, faculty, and staff and offices across campus including Academic Advising, Graduate Admissions, Instructional Technology, the Registrar, and other departments to manage admissions and aggregate and review data for transmission to the state reporting system and for the purposes of accreditation and program approval. This position ensures we are responsive to the parameters provided by the UNG Registrar and various state and national regulations, accreditation, and reporting agencies, and this position assists faculty in the programs with logistics, including helping students with registration, inputting their information into Banner, collecting grades, and sending suspension and probation letters as needed.
- Manage program admissions by processing all application materials and evaluating student eligibility for admission into programs.
- Create and maintain meticulous admissions records of College of Education applicants; analyze admissions data and provides reports for assessment and accreditation purposes; provide admissions data as requested.
- Research and develop new policies and procedures as new rules are established from accreditation and program approval bodies; collaborate with IT to maintain online admission system and reports; regularly meet with department heads and program coordinators to review admissions cycles and associated policies and procedures; regularly meet with Field Placement Coordinator to review admissions data for field and clinical placement purposes. Participate in Student Support Services staff team to provide appropriate admissions support to all students.
- Utilize Banner System and D2L to register students for courses and update coding for admitted students. Monitor all candidates provisionally accepted until all conditions for acceptance are met, including pre-service certification; and communicate with the appropriate offices accordingly (i.e., field placement, assessment).
- Manage all inquiries concerning admissions; schedule meetings with students with questions/concerns or students who need assistance with the admission process; monitor and communicate through the "COEUndergrads" and "COEgrads" email exchanges. Attend meetings, classes, and orientations to speak to stakeholders about admissions requirements. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Facilitate the COE admissions appeals process and general monitoring of student progress, including monitoring all student grades and GPAs at the end of each semester to identify where students may need support services and determine program continuation, administer probation or suspension letters, and maintain all associated records.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.
- Requires knowledge of office practices, procedures, systems and equipment; ability to prioritize tasks; ability to maintain meticulous records, gather and process information; ability to work unsupervised; ability to work with a diverse student, faculty, and parent population as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and follow all FERPA rules and regulations.
- Skills using Banner and Microsoft Office, including Excel, strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- One (1) year of related clerical or administrative experience required;
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for three professional references.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
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