PROGRAM COORDINATOR III
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S13951P
Working Title
PROGRAM COORDINATOR III
Department
Honors-Morehead Honors College
About the University of Georgia About the College/Unit/Department
Home - UGA Morehead Honors College
College/Unit/Department website
honors@uga.edu
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time
Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary
52,000-58,000
Posting Date
08/04/2025
Open until filled
No
Closing Date
09/01/2025
Proposed Starting Date
10/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement USG Core Values Statement
Position Information
Classification Title
Public Service Professional AD
FLSA FTE
1.00
Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator, serving on a team of professionals in the Jere W. Morehead Honors College, is a full-time recruiter reporting directly to the Dean of the Honors College. Working with the Dean, the individual has responsibility for enrollment management as well as overseeing the processing of applications to the Honors College from high school, current UGA , and transfer students. In concert with leadership and staff, this individual works to enroll a talented incoming class with a superior academic profile. This position has accountability for the performance of the Honors College in meeting this goal. In addition to overseeing the at-large Honors College recruitment process, the position collaborates with UGA Undergraduate Admissions and assists in supporting the College's internal scholarship processes. The Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator monitors and analyzes current and historical application and admission data as well as creating and implementing yield activities, including on-campus events, on an independent basis. This position is also responsible for assisting with individual campus visits and arranging group visits by prospective students. The position involves occasional work during evenings and weekends in order to meet notification deadlines or provide timely information. Initiative and independent judgment are necessary and daily aspects of this role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Strong written and oral communication skills, including speaking to small and large groups; supervisory skills; experience with Slate and Smartsheet; ability to multitask; ability to collect and analyze data; self-motivation; ability to work with little supervision; and highly organized with good attention to detail.
Physical Demands
• Possible occasional travel to high schools for recruitment purposes, including evening and weekend information and yield events.
• Standing for periods of time
• Driving to perform job related duties
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
Yes
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?
Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy Background Investigation Policy
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
• The Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator is responsible for enrolling a targeted number of first-year Honors students with a superior academic profile. Successfully meeting this goal involves recruitment, acceptance, and yield activities, as well as enrollment management.
• This position leads the overall Honors College recruitment effort and is responsible for developing creative strategies to guide this effort. Working with the Dean, this position develops an annual strategic plan to identify students, high schools, and regions for recruitment.
• Implementation of the recruitment plan may include travel to high schools for recruitment purposes, including some evening and weekend information and yield events. Communication with individual students includes email and phone campaigns; publications; and interactions with prospective students and parents through information sessions, on-campus events, and individual appointments. Project management for this position includes engagement with institutional data, intervention planning, managing the application read process, and training readers. The position also works closely with the Honors College Ambassador group.
• To control enrollment and make acceptance decisions, the position monitors historical Honors enrollment patterns and data in setting target admission and yield numbers. The Coordinator oversees the processing of applications to the Honors College from high school, current UGA , and transfer students. The admission cycle may necessitate reading files during evenings and weekends at peak times in order to meet notification deadlines. Initiative and independent judgment is a necessary and daily aspect of this role.
Percentage of time
60
Duties/Responsibilities
Supervises an Administrative Associate and Graduate Assistant, who assist with recruitment efforts and perform key tasks, including processing applications and conducting student notifications.
Percentage of time
20
Duties/Responsibilities
Serves as the Honors College liaison to UGA Undergraduate Admissions and also collaborates with other campus entities as needed to coordinate recruitment efforts. Collaboratively works with campus partners in line with UGA enrollment targets.
Percentage of time
15
Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned by the Dean.
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
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open