Admissions, Certification, and Graduate Advising Coordinator - Bagwell College of Education

Job Title: Admissions, Certification, and Graduate Advising Coordinator - Bagwell College of Education
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 268593
About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning?

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Communicates with and counsels prospective students through the admissions processes. Tracks and reviews documentation in order to complete file for an admissions decision. Assists with hosting information sessions and other recruitment activities for prospective students. Provides academic advisement and curriculum overview for current students in the program(s).

****This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding. Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant funding for this position.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Proactively serves and provides guidance, counseling, and advisement to students in the program(s) regarding curriculum requirements, processes and policies (e.g., orientation, course selection, registration, payments, graduation, etc...)
2. Communicates with and processes prospective applicants and directs applicants to compete application files for acceptance or rejection decisions and then follows-up to convert accepted applicants to enrolled students in the programs
3. Monitors the enrollment growth (quantity and quality) of the program
4. Measures and tracks the satisfaction of the current students for all program components
5. Identifies and resolves challenges or opportunities impacting program success and stakeholder satisfaction
6. Provides reports and updates on activities, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the program
7. Analyzes and reports admissions and enrollment data to department leadership

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required Experience
One (1) year of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's from an accredited institution of higher education in related field preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the university, college and program policies and processes
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf