Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist, College of Computing & Software Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University seeks a motivated professional to support academic recruitment initiatives and advisement for graduate programs. The role collaborates with the Graduate College and campus partners to expand prospect pools and execute outreach campaigns.

Responsibilities include advising students on curriculum, managing records, and assisting with orientation and materials development. Based at the KSU campuses in Marietta or Kennesaw, with a focus on student success and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with focus in a related field.
• Two years of related experience in higher education or recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Supports admission, administrative, and recruitment efforts for the assigned college/graduate programs.
• Participates in recruitment fairs and information sessions for assigned programs.
• Assists with the organization and facilitation of new student orientation.
• Assists the faculty program coordinator with campus collaborative efforts.
• Assists with the development and procurement of recruitment and instructional materials.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and advisement to students regarding curriculum requirements and planning.
• Provides administrative support to students including registration, overrides, and prerequisites.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive student records.
• Assists program leaders on student success initiatives.
• May assist with development or maintenance of program website and social media.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independent judgment

Organization

Communication

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Job Details

Job ID: 304751

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Location

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

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

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, registrar's office and bursar's 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-todate 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

Preferred Experience

Experience in a higher education setting

Proposed Salary

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

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, 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 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 25 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, [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 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