Summary/Objective
This position primarily serves as a recruiter for special constituencies in the School of Public Affairs (SPA). This position also serves as the academic advisor for graduate students in the Key Executive Leadership Master’s Degree in Public Administration and certificate program. The incumbent participates in campus activities related to the recruitment, conversion, and retention of graduate students who are part of special constituencies. The individual also provides quality academic support services to students as well as advises and counsels new, continuing, and non-degree students regarding their academic, professional, and career goals. The incumbent provides guidance on academic progress and other issues that affect academic performance, monitoring student progress. The incumbent is a key member of the recruitment team and also participates in advising meetings.
Essential Functions
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Full time
- Coordinator/Analyst B
- Exempt
Work Environment
- Some evening and weekend hours are required.
Salary Range
- Commensurate with experience
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- At least three years of relevant work experience are required
Preferred Education and Experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem solving skills with appreciation for diversity.
- Excellent attention to detail with demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in fast-paced, high pressure environment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple constituencies (students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and others raising questions regarding programs in the department) in a diverse environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of a university environment including the organizational, governance, and regulatory structure of major colleges and universities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- To ensure the health and safety of our community AU requires COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff. Click here to learn more about our health and safety directive.
Benefits
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Others
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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