Temporary Hourly Professional FT(King Sejong Institute Valdosta )

Valdosta State University; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta State University is seeking a temporary staff member to perform professional and coordination duties in support of assigned university functions. The incumbent may handle program coordination, compliance review, HR processes, records and database maintenance, data analysis, and report writing.

The role requires strong Korean language skills for work with Korean-language materials and systems, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience.
• Strong Korean language proficiency in reading, writing, and communication.
• Ability to use and manage Korean-language administrative systems, NBMS platform.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties including processing and maintaining documentation.
• Achieve goals by delivering reports and program tasks.
• Coordinate activities with university faculty, staff, students, and partners.
• Ensure work complies with policies and regulations.

Skills

Korean language proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

King Sejong NBMS platform

Job description

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Job Summary

Perform professional and coordination duties in support of assigned university functions, which may include performing program coordination, compliance review, human resources processes, electronic records and database maintenance, data analysis, report writing, and other functions as assigned. The incumbent in this position is a temporary employee.

Responsibilities

Typical Allocation of Duties:

• Perform professional duties - 50% Perform clerical and other related duties, including processing, verifying, and maintaining documentation, office support, customer service, and other duties as assigned.
• Achieve goals - 20% Work to achieve established goals and/or products, reports, program tasks, etc.
• Coordinate activities with other stakeholders - 20% Coordinate work with a variety of stakeholders, including university faculty and staff, department heads and/or supervisors, students, representatives of other institutions, a variety of professionals, etc.
• Compliance - 10% Ensure work is performed in compliance with relevant policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Supervisor Expectations

Strong Korean language proficiency in reading, writing, and communication is required, as the position regularly works with Korean-language materials, systems, and partner organizations.

• Ability to use and manage Korean-language administrative systems, including the King Sejong Institute's NBMS platform, which is primarily operated in Korean.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, course schedules, and program activities simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in both Korean and English, with the ability to communicate professionally with students, faculty, staff, community members, and domestic and international partners.
• Ability to support the planning, coordination, and implementation of Korean language courses, cultural programs, special events, and community engagement activities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate participant records, course information, program documentation, and administrative records.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment and coordinate with partner institutions in Korea.
• Flexibility to work regular evening hours and some Saturdays as required by Korean language class schedules, cultural programs, and special events.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately to day-to-day program needs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

$18.46/hr.

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 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.

Conditions of Employment

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment, view social media outlets, and remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon: successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check reference checks Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position: satisfactory credit check, successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), pre-employment drug testing, confirmation of credentials.

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training: New employee orientation, VSU's Annual Compliance Training: USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Drug Free Workplace, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Motor Vehicle Policy, Workers Compensation (new hires), Georgia Open Records Act (new hires), USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly), Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Accommodations

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Special Applicant Instructions

Valdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case‑by‑case basis and is not available for all positions. Applicants who anticipate requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future are encouraged to contact Human Resources early in the recruitment process with questions regarding sponsorship eligibility.

Clery Disclosure

The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/asfr-2026-ybl.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing [e-mail].