Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist, College of Computing

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition waiver

Retirement plans

Wellness options

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist at Kennesaw State University works with the College of Computing & Software Engineering to provide academic advisement to graduate students and support recruitment initiatives. The role collaborates with the Graduate College, admissions, and registrar offices to promote student success and manage complex student records.

The position emphasizes outreach, material development, and coordination of orientation and information sessions to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Two years of related experience and ability to drive.
• Preferred: Advanced degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Supports admission, administrative, and recruitment efforts for assigned graduate programs.
• Participates in recruitment events and information sessions.
• Assists with new student orientation.
• Supports program coordinators with campus collaborations.
• Develops recruitment and instructional materials for prospective and current students.
• Advises students regarding curriculum, course selection, and policy.
• Manages student registration, overrides, and prerequisites.
• Maintains accurate student records and supports student success initiatives.
• Assists with program website and social media updates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist, College ofComputing & Software Engineering

Job ID: 304751

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Weare searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State Universityin our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Marietta campus is located at 1100South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

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

Job Summary

Responsible for development, administration and support ofacademic and recruitment support and initiatives for assignedcollege/academic graduate programs. Collaborates with academicprogram partners in the Graduate College to identify and expandprospect pools, recruitment strategies and execute outreachcampaigns to meet program goals. Serves as a liaison with thecollege and campus partners, such as graduate and undergraduateadmissions, registrar's office and bursar's office. Providesadvisement to graduate students to promote student success.

Responsibilities

• 1. Supports the admission, administrative, and recruitment effortsfor the assigned college/graduate programs, including addressingall inquiries, providing appropriate and up-todate informationand/or materials
• 2. Participates in recruitment activities such as recruitmentfairs, and organizes and facilitates information sessions forassigned programs
• 3. Assists with the organization and facilitation of new studentorientation
• 4. Assists the faculty program coordinator with campuscollaborative efforts
• 5. Assists with the development, and procurement of recruitment andinstructional materials for prospective and current students
• 6. Provides guidance, counseling, and advisement to students in theprogram(s) regarding curriculum requirements, course selection andplanning, progression monitoring and university policies, processesand resources
• 7. Provides administrative support to students within programincluding 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 programwebsite, social media and other platforms ensuring accurateinformation is provided

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation, preferably in a discipline within the assignedcollege
• 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 highereducation
• Preferred Experience
• Experience in a higher education setting

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this role is $52,880-$68,780annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paidholidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver,wellness options, and 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 andexternal partners
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines
• KNOWLEDGE
• Familiar with Banner and student admission and registrationprocedures and programs
• SKILLS
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management and presentationskills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe 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 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan 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 inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, [e-mail].

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
• Education
• MVR

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility

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

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