Program Coordinator - International Recruitment and Special Partnerships

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a Program Coordinator for International Recruitment and Special Partnerships in Kennesaw, GA. This full-time role supports credential evaluations, recruitment events, and international outreach across multiple campuses.

The position entails planning, implementation, and coordination of programs, with travel up to 10% and collaboration with EducationUSA and international partners. A relevant advanced degree is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentations skills.
• Knowledge of graduate education admission recruitment practices and understanding the requirements for admissions to Graduate Programs

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, and coordinates the implementation and execution of programs, special projects, events, and other initiatives designed to achieve the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the assigned program(s) and/or department(s)
• Oversees and administers all facets and activities related today-to-day operations of the assigned program(s) and/or departments
• Serves as liaison with internal and external clients on all matters relating to program and/or department activities
• Provides, administers, and/or coordinates the provision of technical guidance, consultation, and related support to clientele within area of program focus
• Assists with forecast projections and budget for each fiscal year and evaluates progress towards financial goals and may be responsible for the program or department’s purchasing card
• Prepares and delivers presentations and collateral for program and/or department and events
• Coordinates and administers the collection, compilation, and analysis of program activity data, prepares comprehensive program reports and evaluation summaries
• May coordinate, administer and monitor social media presence and program outreach
• May supervise and/or lead assigned staff and/or student assistants

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Coordinator - International Recruitment and SpecialPartnerships

Job ID: 304058

Location: Kennesaw, 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 ofthe University System ofGeorgia. We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities)

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

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

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs the accurate and efficient processing ofundergraduate and graduate international credential evaluationsacross multiple countries, processing official documents, transfercourse

equivalencies, articulations, and credit,admission reviews and decisions, and yield/pre enrollmentactivities such as working with Education USA and InternationalRecruitment Partners.

2. Post and/or enter updates, decisions, and other transactions,evaluate and/or post transfer credit, provide customer service, andwatch over reports and communications, according to

applicable guidelines and protocol and bestpractices in international credential evaluation.

3. Support recruitment and event initiatives, as well asinternational recruitment efforts and related functions.

4. Assists with the planning, implementation and execution ofspecial promotional activities and events (i.e., on and off campusor advising events, Open House programs)

5. May involve up to 10% of domestic and internationaladmissions recruitment related travel

6. Provides admissions and information session coverage on bothcampuses as needed

7. Occasionally provides coverage for the customer service areaif needed.

8. Responds to assigned work tickets and inquiries fromstudents

9. Assists prospective students with navigating the university¿sacademic and co-curricular landscape

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ANDABILITIES*:

¿ The ideal candidate will have the following experience:student/customer service, credential evaluation, transfer credit,course advisement and placement, admission reviewing anddecision

rendering, imaging, and pre-enrollment strategies andactivities.

¿ Knowledge of graduate education admission recruitmentpractices and understanding the requirements for admissions toGraduate Programs

Job Summary

Plans and implements program initiatives for the assignedcollege, department, and/or unit. Participates in the generation ofprogram resources, communication, design and development ofoperating goals, objectives, and protocols. Serves as primary pointfor program implementation and operational matters. Providestechnical, professional and programmatic guidance, consultation,and support.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops, plans, and coordinates the implementation andexecution of programs, special projects, events, and otherinitiatives designed to achieve the overall mission, goals, andobjectives of the assigned program(s) and/or department(s)

2. Oversees and administers all facets and activities related today-to-day operations of the assigned program(s) and/ordepartments

3. Serves as liaison with internal and external clients on allmatters relating to program and/or department activities

4. Provides, administers, and/or coordinates the provision oftechnical guidance, consultation, and related support to clientelewithin area of program focus

5. Assists with forecast projections and budget for each fiscalyear and evaluates progress towards financial goals and may beresponsible for the program or department¿s purchasing card(PCard)

6. Prepares and delivers presentations and collateral for programand/or department and events

7. Coordinates and administers the collection, compilation, andanalysis of program activity data, prepares comprehensive programreports and evaluation summaries

8. May coordinate, administer and monitor social media presence andprogram outreach

9. May supervise and/or lead assigned staff and/or studentsassistants

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field

Required Experience

One (1) year work experience related to the position

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred EducationalQualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience with program development and coordination

Previous experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to devise, develop, collect and analyze statisticalinformation and reports

Able to handle multiple tasks or project at one time meetingassigned deadlines

Ability to make administrative and/or procedural decisions andjudgments

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrated professional knowledge and operational expertisewithin designated area of program focus

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 thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standard s.More details on the USG Statement 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment 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), sexualorientation  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 oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina 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 not 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

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