Assistant Director for New Student Programs and GC Welcome Center

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

The Assistant Director Plans, Coordinates, and implements student programs for new and current students, including, but not limited to, premier visitation days, scholarship competitions, Orientations and other events sponsored by the Division of Enrollment Management. In addition, this position serves as a Co-Advisor to the Student Ambassador Team and the Advisor for the summer Orientation Leader Team. The Assistant Director supervises the GCSU Welcome Center and oversees all aspects of the regular and special campus tour program for prospective students and families.
Plans specific university student program in collaboration with a broad representation of campus constituencies to design programs to showcase the university as well as promote student academic success. Directs and organizes the Welcome Center and campus tours.

Coordinating - 60
Plans specific university student programs in collaboration with a broad representation of campus constituencies to design programs to showcase the university as well as promote student academic success. Directs and organizes the Welcome Center and campus tours.
Directs the everyday operation of the Welcome Center, including updating digital content, monitoring the reservation system ,supervising staff, assisting with presenting information sessions for visitors, working with university departments on student specific needs, serving as liaison to Parking and Transportation, University Housing and others. Works closely with University Communications on content, evaluating effectiveness of visits and making recommendations for improvement.

Records Management - 10
Oversees the maintenance of database records and systems, departmental budgets and purchasing activities, and collection and transmission of fees and payments.
Knowledge of general accounting skills.

Budget - 10
Develops and implements goals and objectives within institutional guidelines which are supportive of divisional goals and objectives. Assists in the preparation, implementation, and management of the budgets serving areas of responsibility. Determines budgetary needs and maintains fiscal accountability for daily revenues. Generates through assigned programs sufficient revenue to pay all direct expenses of the programs to cover a portion of the general departmental overhead.

Supervision - 5
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates program staff, instructors, student workers, and facilitators. Supervises the Welcome Center staff as well as assist with supervision of tour guides.

Financial Management - 10
Enters and records registrations and accepts deposits and payments. Oversees the maintenance of database records and systems, departmental budgets and purchasing activities, and collection and transmission of fees and payments.

Other - 5
Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience

Preferred Experience
Event Coordinating
Records Management and database management
Knowledge of general accounting skills
Supervision skills

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ABILITIES
Proficient in MS Office applications that include Word and Excel; Basic bookkeeping skills; ability to work with large amounts of cash, checks, and credit cards; ability to effectively communicate in person, by phone, and by email.
Ability to lead and train student assistants.
Ability to conceive, develop, implement and supervise innovative programs
Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, administrators, and community members (orally, written, and through presentations).

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of university policies and procedures. Excellent attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to speak and present before groups and use technology to enhance tours and campus events. Event planning knowledge.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general understanding of PC operations.

SKILLS
Records Management and database management skills.
Knowledge of general accounting skills
Supervision skills

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

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

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
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