Student Engagement Coordinator
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S09995P
Working Title
Student Engagement Coordinator
Department
Terry-Ugrad Stdnt Srvcs & Corp
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary
$40,000 to $48,000 +Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date
02/27/2023
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date Proposed Starting Date
04/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
Classification Title
Student Services Paraprofessional/Professional
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This incumbent plays an important role in the Terry College and is responsible for coordinating programs and events outside the classroom for Terry College undergraduate students and intended business students. The incumbent counsels and advises students on networking opportunities and offers career advice. The employee also plays a major role in alumni engagement, keeping Terry students connected to College Alumni through engagement opportunities. Through all of the responsibilities, this employee is critical to enhancing the undergraduate Terry student experience, creating a Terry community, and prepares business students for life after graduation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relationship skills, and the ability to influence others.
• Strong business acumen and organizational skills are also necessary.
Physical Demands
• Working in a normal office environment.
• Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds of boxes, materials and/or equipment, as needed.
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Is this a Position of Trust?
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Leads Intended Business Student Programs and Special Events:
• Terry Sophomore Series
• Terry Direct Program
• New Dawgs
• Scholar Initium
• Get to Know Terry
• Terry Majors Fair
• Terry Leadership Connection Mentor Program
• Charged with creating new events and programs to build out intended student programming in efforts to better prepare intended students for their Terry experience.
Percentage of time
25
Duties/Responsibilities
Works with Assistant Director of Student Engagement to coordinate student-alumni programs and special events:
• Terry Alumni Panels, 4 each semester.
• Works with Assistant Director of Student Experience and Young Alumni Board to secure alumni speakers.
• Handles all logistics of room set up, catering, promotion of events.
• Serves as USSCR representative for the New Student Orientation event held each semester.
• Organizes yearly Open Mic with the Dean event.
• Assists with coordinating and facilitating Terry Talks, Alum of the Day and Day in the Life alumni events for Terry students. Averages 7 - 10 of each per semester.
• Coordinates Terry student-alumni mentor program.
• Meets with interested students to review guidelines.
• Advertises program to students.
• Works with Young Alumni Board in recruiting alumni mentors.
• Manages Mentee Orientation Sessions.
• Facilitates monthly emails to keep mentor relationships on track.
• Works with UGA Career Center staff to coordinate student programming for the year.
• Works with Assistant Director of Student Experience to develop budget for annual student services programs.
• Tracks student participation in events, providing yearly comparison spreadsheets to evaluate student event attendance statistics, email open rate stats, alumni visits, etc.
Percentage of time
20
Duties/Responsibilities
Works with Assistant Director of Student Engagement to coordinate Young Alumni Board Undergraduate Support Committee, group of alumni volunteers (approx. 20 people):
• Plans monthly conference calls
• Helps develop project ideas for the committee
• Compiles reports and PowerPoint presentations for the Young Alumni Board meetings
• Works to solicit Young Alumni support as needed for:
• Alumni Panels
• New Student Orientation
• Kickoff
• Mentor Program
• Other events as needed
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervises weekly html "News and Events" email for current Terry undergraduates highlighting upcoming events, application deadlines and employment opportunities.
• Oversees the creation and distribution to all business and intended-business students.
• Much collaboration with all departments within the College to promote events as this is the single source of communication with all Terry students.
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Coordinates tours and prospective student donor visits with many units within the College.
This includes any/all of the following: Terry campus tour, North Campus/Tate/ MLC tour, class visits, meetings with department heads, meetings with Terry admissions counselors, lunch with current students. This responsibility involves a great deal of collaboration with many units in the College.
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
Co-manages the Terry Student Ambassador Program.
• Manages group of 40 current students who serve as ambassadors for the College.
• Coordinates monthly meetings.
• Organizes ambassadors' assignments.
• Trains the group as needed for assignments and helps coordinate their team-building retreat to begin the year.
• Manages recruitment of new members and organizes application and interview process.
• Works with this group on the Senior Class Gift fundraising campaign.
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Counsels students on extracurricular involvement and career exploration and opportunities.
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Supports Terry student organizations and helps promote collaboration between these groups.
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervises one 20/hour/week student worker.
Percentage of time
5
Duties/Responsibilities
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Percentage of time
5
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Summary
Company
University of Georgia
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
Open