Associate Director of Admissions

Associate Director of Admissions

Job ID: 223835
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

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.

Department Information
0711100 - Office of Admissions

Job Summary
Lead application file processing for new undergraduate admissions. Provide strategic, procedural, and developmental recommendations for resources that impact admissions operations processes and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University
• Lead day-to-day Office of Admissions operations and processing team, including direct supervision of a document specialist, transfer credit evaluators, a lead freshmen processor, and the Assistant Director
• Along with Assistant Director of Admissions Technology, maintains data integrity, conducts system testing and upgrades, trains staff on operations processes, and oversees admission-related system Academic Data Collection
• Serve as member of departmental leadership team, shaping policy for all staff
• Collaborate with Division partners to ensure consistent student record keeping, transfer credit articulation, and system/state policies enforcement
• Supervise tuition classification and residency processes for new undergraduate students
• Maintain strong relationships with campus partners, specifically Academic Advising, Registrar, Financial Aid, Military and Veterans Services, International Student Admissions and Programs, and Student-Athlete Services

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience

• Five or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience

• Experience with Banner or similar student information system
• Experience in Admissions Operations or Processing

Proposed Salary
$56,300 - Commensurate with Experience

Required Documents to Attach

• Please attach three (3) professional references to the Required Documents to Attach section of your application.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Navigate web access and email with or without reasonable accommodation
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

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

SKILLS

• Demonstrate commitment to inclusiveness by working well with diverse populations
• Demonstrate appropriate organizational skills as required for specific position
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, leadership, management, problem solving, team building and human relations skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service-centered work ethic
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Apply Before Date
March 22, 2021

Contact Information
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 hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment
• Maintain valid driver's license
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicant 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 America with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in office environment
• Workweek often extends beyond 40 hours to evenings and weekends
• Travel required (may be required to drive university vehicle)

Background Check
Standard and Education

Other Information
Believing that diversity, equity, and inclusion contribute to excellence in the workplace and to the quality of the University's academic environment, Georgia Southern University is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse faculty and staff to support, promote, and serve a diverse student body and promote Inclusive Excellence. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers the institution's Inclusive Excellence goals, and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=223835&PostingSeq=1

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