Temporary - Military & Veteran Services - Office Clerical

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Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America¿s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department of Military and Veteran Services

The Temporary employee will support the Military & Veteran Services department on the Statesboro campus.

The Temporary employee will coordinate the successful enrollment of military-affiliated students through: university-wide and external community outreach and training; outbound student and partner communications; student transition and support programming; new student recruitment; and other efforts to meet the goals of Georgia Southern University.

Temporary employees are employed according to departmental need and the length of time will vary by workload and may not exceed 1300 hours worked in a 12-consecutive month period.

• In coordination with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, serve as the primary coordinator for recruiting and orientation/transition activities for military-affiliated students 
• Hire, train, and supervise VA and Georgia Southern student employees on the Statesboro Campus 
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Military Resource Center and student support to Military & Veteran Services offices on the Statesboro Campus 
• Coordinate and monitor all newsletters, websites, and other communications for the department 
• Plan and administer training programs for departments, faculty, staff, and students to support military and veteran initiatives including Green Zone training 
• Participate in SOARs, high school fairs, military education fairs, coordinate Military Visit Days and all military connected orientation activities 
• Participate in community and civic outreach programs and external agency engagement efforts in support of the University¿s vision for military-affiliated students 
• Design, deliver, and maintain programs and special events aimed at Veteran student 
• Success, retention, progression, and graduation 
• Provide strategy on marketing materials that highlight the University's military-affiliated students and outreach and educational activities to support them 
• Plan and conduct events aimed at providing a military and veteran-friendly campus culture including programming for military-affiliated students 
• Collect data and interpret results to improve outreach, persistence, retention and completion rates for military-affiliated students 
• When required, certify Tuition Assistance requests from active duty, guard and reserve service members

Shift Specifics

• 20 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Shifts available Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Educational Requirements

• Completion of 60 credit hours in Higher Education

$20.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure information sensitive in nature 
• Ability to work well collaboratively and independently 
• Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position 
• Knowledgeable about military culture, terminology and the military-affiliated population 
• Working knowledge of University services
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

April 24, 2024

Application review may begin as early as April 17, 2024.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University 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.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.

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