Student Services Professional III

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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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.

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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 position is responsible for professional work involving programs and functions within the Curriculum Systems unit in the Office of the Registrar. The position is responsible for oversight of the operations of the First-Year Odyssey Seminar program and the Double Dawgs Program as well as the supervision and management of student workers. Providing support to these programs also has a level of fiscal/budget responsibility. The position is expected to perform these necessary and important tasks with a significant degree of autonomy and independence in order to ensure the effectiveness of the programs and services within the area of assignment.

* Working knowledge of office practices and procedures

* Strong organizational skills

* Ability to use discretion with confidential information

* Ability to use independent judgment

* Ability to pay close attention to detail

* Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects

Sit at a computer for long periods of time. Travel on campus.

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.

Oversight of the day-to-day operations of the First-Year Odyssey Seminar Program and oversight of staff who assist with such duties as:

* Promoting the FYO program at recruitment events including New Student Orientation, Orientation Resources Fair, and Admissions First Look events

* Communicating with and educating students and parents about the FYO program

* Facilitating the FYO seminar submission, review, and approval process

* Loading seminar sections in Banner and facilitating room scheduling process; manage enrollment and overrides.

* Tasks associated with the out-of-class activities process for the FYO program and for planning and facilitating the FYO faculty events and coordinating with the UGA Foundation.

* Tracking students' completion of the FYO requirement

* Administering the faculty compensation process for the FYO program

* FYO event submission, review, and approval process

* Supporting the FYO Advisory Committee

* Resolving issues and communicating with faculty and staff regarding the FYO program

* Working with staff and website developers on the ongoing development of the FYO proposal system and website

* Development of the FYO budget and purchase of FYO promotional items

* Managing the FYO departmental email account responding to questions and concerns from students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and individuals from other institutions

Oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Double Dawgs Program and oversight of staff who assist with such duties as :

* Promoting the Double Dawgs program at recruitment events including New Student Orientation, Orientation Resources Fair, and Admissions First Look events
* Communicating with and educating students and parents about the Double Dawgs program
* Facilitating the Double Dawgs proposal submission, review, and approval process
* Developing and implementing on-going enhancements of the program

* Reviewing Double Dawgs proposals

* Management of the Double Dawgs proposal system

* Management of the Double Dawgs Athena student application and tracking reports

* Management of the Double Dawgs website content review and updates

* Responding to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and administrators

* Double Dawgs Athena application testing

* Assisting with development of the Double Dawgs budget

* Determining and purchasing Double Dawgs promotional items

* Management and coordination of the Double Dawgs departmental funding incentive process

* Meeting with campus units and other institutions to promote the Double Dawgs program and answer questions about the program

* Creating presentations and presenting the program as needed

* Manage the Double Dawgs departmental email account responding to questions and concerns from students, faculty, staff, prospective students, and individuals from other institutions

Oversight of the Hiring and Supervision of Student Workers and General Office Support

* Determining the need for student workers for office and events coverage

* Overseeing posting, interviewing, and hiring process in UGAJobs

* Training new student workers

* Overseeing day-to-day work and tasks of student workers

* Approving student worker time cards

* Providing general office support to Registrar's Office