Program Coordinator - Academic Affairs, Griffin Campus

This is the lead position for the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences’ (CAES) Office of Academic Affairs on the UGA Griffin Campus in Griffin, GA. It is responsible for a broad range of student support activities to include student recruitment, academic advising, course and class scheduling, scholarships and financial aid, student enrichment activities (Deans Promise and Experiential Learning), college ambassadors, employer relations, program assessment, fiscal oversight, and other related activities. This is a highly independent role with a dual reporting relationship to the Assistant Provost & Campus Director (Griffin) as well as the CAES Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. 

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Provide student support services with an emphasis on student recruitment and enrichment activities for the Griffin Campus and for CAES, statewide.
• Support CAES faculty and staff by coordinating student academic advising and class scheduling, assisting with course and curriculum administration, and arranging student internships and undergraduate research projects. 
• Provide support to students in the areas of admissions, registration, job placement, study abroad, and CAES sponsored recreational activities, and scholarship assistance. 
• Serve as a liaison for academic policies and procedures to the Assistant Provost and Griffin Campus Director as well as the CAES Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. 
• Attend training sessions; participate in campus and other team meetings as well as professional development opportunities.

 Copy and paste links below for additional information: 
http://students.caes.uga.edu/ 
https://www.caes.uga.edu/departments/griffin-campus.html

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Banner/DegreeWorks student information systems.
• A master’s degree with 4 years of related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Experience with program coordination and/or public relations, preferably in an academic setting.
• Excellent organizational, communication and computer skills are essential.
• The Coordinator will develop, a working knowledge of CAES and UGA academic policies and procedures, including admissions, new student orientation, registration, financial aid, tuition/fee payment, course and room scheduling and student records.

The Coordinator will manage a budget and allocate funds according to policies & procedures.

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 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.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.uga.jobsearch.com. Please see the job posting at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/216526

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).