Georgia Southern University

Position Title: Assistant Director of New Student & Family Programs Pos. #10012735 (Req. # STA002628) Position Summary: Office of Admissions. The Assistant Director of New Student & Family Programs leads new undergraduate student orientation and undergraduate family programming for all campuses of the university. Essential Functions • Performs related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University. • Coordinates new student orientation programming (SOAR) for three campuses of the University. • Supervises two orientation program coordinators and two student orientation teams to transition new students to all three campuses. • Supervises Administrative Assistant and multiple student staff to assist with daily operations. • Collaborates closely with Academic Affairs and Academic Advising for orientation programming. • Leads the SOAR Advisory Council, a team of university constituents, to plan and assess orientation programming. • Supervises one graduate assistant who works with family programming. • Manages online orientation through a third-party software system for all incoming students as a supplement (or substitution for some) to campus-based SOAR. • Creates and analyzes regular assessments of programming to best serve students and families. • Plans and implements family programming on three campuses to serve needs of student families and supporters (i.e., Family Weekends, Off-Campus Social Events). • Advises the Parent & Family Association and Council, the dues-paying family organization. • Serves on Admissions leadership team to shape and implement the University’s strategic enrollment management plan for new undergraduate students. • Provides effective budget management, overseeing multiple complex budgets. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree; three or more years of related work experience; effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment. Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Higher Education/Student Services. Preferred Experience: Six or more years of related work experience; experience with orientation programming and supervising employees. Salary Range: $44,400 - $56,600 Application Deadline: 02/18/2020 To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1793798

Coordinator of Scholarships and Events Georgia Southern University Requisition Number: STA002627 Department: 3900711100-Admissions, Office Of Position Status: Full-Time Position Summary: Office of Admissions. The Coordinator of Scholarships and Events manages the scholarship application and awarding process for new undergraduate students; assists in developing and executing daily campus visits and recruitment events both on- and off-campus to support the enrollment goals of the University. Essential Functions ● Performs related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University. ● Coordinates merit and need based aid for new undergraduate students to include the scholarship application, competitive award interview events, and awarding. ● Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the Honors College faculty and staff. ● Advises the Honors Ambassador team, a group of Honors College volunteers who provide campus tours during scholarship events and assists with Honors College events. ● Serves as the liaison for Admissions to Financial Aid, GS Foundation, and Business Services regarding scholarships and non-resident tuition waivers. ● Manages communication plans for scholarship eligible students and scholarship recipients. ● Informs and counsels students, supporters, school counselors, and others on the scholarship process and Honors College to include high school visits, information sessions, private meetings, phone calls, emails, recruitments, and more. ● Assists with the supervision and coordination of admissions on-campus events; including daily visits, group tours, Eagle Previews, Transfer Fridays, Start Nows, counselor breakfasts and visit days, and accepted students days. ● Assists with planning and implementation of off-campus events, including counselor luncheons, information nights, and Eagle Previews. ● Assists in advising the Southern Ambassador student organization (volunteer tour guides) who primarily work Admissions events, and assists with other department tour requests. ● Serves as counselor on call and gives daily information sessions and campus tours to visitors; provides information about the University to prospective students and their families. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?: No Minimum Experience Required: Three or more years of related work experience Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?: No Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment. Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in higher education or a related field. Preferred Experience:: Experience with higher education admissions. Salary Range: up to $40,000 Job Open Date: 01/28/2020 Job Closing Date: 2/18/2020 Special Instructions Summary: To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1792942 Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, 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) 478-5468 or HR-TDD: (912) 478-0791. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-3bfac0543f54a543927db6eaaaebf48c