SR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 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 employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Able to Work Some Evenings/Nights and Weekends.

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).

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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Student Service Professional is responsible for educating school counselors, administrators, prospective students, their families, and alumni on academic and social engagement opportunities UGA. Additionally, this incumbent provides knowledge on the admissions review process, financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and/or other student services offered at UGA. Responsibilities may include responding to school counselor, student, supporter, or alumni inquiries through multiple mediums in providing guidance at in-person events, email, and virtual programming. This individual serves as an effective member of the recruitment team to encourage a wide range of professional and academic experiences, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia. Individual is responsible for managing various Admissions programs.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Application File Reading -

Fully participate in file reader training. Serve as a full time reader(or as designated) in the application file reading process as a professional reader. This is to assist with our holistic review process of applications for undergraduate admission to UGA in assisting to shape the incoming class and awarding of scholarships provided by our office. Readers are needed to take reasonable and appropriate notes and to read the expected volume to aid the office in meeting deadlines to release decisions in a timely manner. This will also include at times of the year reviewing of final high school transcripts prior to admitted student enrollment.

Manage travel territory as assigned under leadership of associate director and senior associate director for marketing and recruitment with consultation of director of admission. Work with travel team leaders utilizing data determining the schools to target within the assigned territory and the appropriate means for impact while providing quality, timely customer service to those schools, counselors, students, and parents throughout the college search, application, and selection process. This may be through virtual and or in person college fairs, panels, high school visits, and or visits to our campus.

Manage and assist in specific program(s) and/or initiatives. Work includes developing, planning, and directing projects of special significance to encourage academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students from a variety of student populations to attend the University of Georgia. Oversees the daily workflow related to projects and their development.

Provides supervision to counseling staff in support of university recruitment and yield initiatives.

Serve as primary counselor and facilitate campus visit experiences on a scheduled basis or as needed virtually and in person. Recruitment staff are needed to provide quality customer service and knowledge of the UGA admissions process and be able to present that in a professional manner at all times. Recruitment staff are to conduct dynamic presentations and effectively answer questions about admission and application processes; provide admission counseling and information sessions with visiting students and families, in person, in group settings, virtually as well as by phone, correspondence, and e-mail. They are to also serve as leaders and as a resource for newer and less experienced staff in this area.