Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist

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, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for development, administration and support of academic and recruitment support and initiatives for assigned college/academic graduate programs. Collaborates with academic program partners in the Graduate College to identify and expand prospect pools, recruitment strategies and execute outreach campaigns to meet program goals. Serves as a liaison with the college and campus partners, such as graduate and undergraduate admissions, registrars office and bursars office. Provides advisement to graduate students to promote student success.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supports the admission, administrative, and recruitment efforts for the assigned college/graduate programs, including addressing all inquiries, providing appropriate and up-to-date information and/or materials
2. Participates in recruitment activities such as recruitment fairs, and organizes and facilitates information sessions for assigned programs
3. Assists with the organization and facilitation of new student orientation
4. Assists the faculty program coordinator with campus collaborative efforts
5. Assists with the development, and procurement of recruitment and instructional materials for prospective and current students
6. Provides guidance, counseling, and advisement to students in the program(s) regarding curriculum requirements, course selection and planning, progression monitoring and university policies, processes and resources
7. Provides administrative support to students within program including registration, override, and prerequisite management
8. Maintains accurate and comprehensive student records
9. Assists program leaders on student success initiatives
10. May assist with the development or maintenance of program website, social media and other platforms ensuring accurate information is provided

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in a discipline within the assigned college

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted drivers' license

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Degree in computing related fields such as computing science, information technology from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Experience in a higher education setting

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $51,600 to $71,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to always display professionalism and discernment
Ability to be self-directed and initiate and lead projects
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with internal and external partners
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Familiar with Banner and student admission and registration procedures and programs

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

USG Core Values

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 .

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 on this policy, 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 225, 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
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• 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