Student Services Associate

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university ( https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing.

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Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

The individual will provide student affairs support, academic planning support and data retention/reporting duties for the administrative coordinator, department head, faculty, staff and students. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: serving as the primary point of contact for current and prospective students, referring students to the appropriate faculty to answer any academic related questions, registration holds, assist with grade changes, late-adds and other student issues as they arise, prepare and distribute graduate assistantship letters for signatures submission of tuition waivers, assist Graduate Coordinator with graduate school award nominations, orientations and other duties relevant to the department's graduate programs, serve as liaison with Graduate School on admissions, records, registration and policy, assist in the planning of student related events. Work with faculty to create & maintain course offerings scheduled for future terms, enter course proposals in CAPA, loading courses in Banner, in which includes working with various units on campus to secure classrooms. This position works closely with the administrative coordinator, department head, graduate coordinator, faculty, staff, and students in order to make sure policies and procedures are followed and completed in a timely matter. This position provides student services support for both the Department of Health Policy and Management and the Institute for Disaster Management.

Candidate expected to be a self starter, team player, work with minimal supervision, be detail oriented, organized, conscientious and able to work with a variety of individuals.

Will sit at computer for long periods of time; Light lifting.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.