Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S03094P Working Title Academic Services Paraprofessional/Professional Department VP of Instruction About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https://ovpi.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Schedule subject to change as needed

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 05/03/2019 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 05/13/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Academic Services Paraprofessional/Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family Administrative FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred
UGA experience preferred

Position Summary

This is responsible professional work, which involves providing administrative support for various programs and functions within the Office of Curriculum Systems, including the First-Year Odyssey Seminar Program, the Double Dawgs programs, the University Curriculum Committee, the UGA Bulletin, and other curriculum-related processes. An employee in this position is expected to perform, with a high degree of autonomy, those tasks necessary to assure the effectiveness of any program or service within the area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Experience in academic advising and/or working with curriculum, general office experience, strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Working knowledge of office practices and procedures; organizational skills; ability to use discretion with confidential information; ability to use independent judgment; ability to pay close attention to detail; ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects; skill in the use of database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or presentation software.

Physical Demands

Normal for office environment

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Credit and P-Card policy

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

First-Year Odyssey Seminar Program
- Assist with the First-Year Odyssey Seminar Program by loading seminar sections in Athena, collecting and organizing submitted forms, purchasing supplies, attending summer orientation sessions, monitoring enrollment.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Double Dawgs Program
-Assist with support of the Double Dawgs program, including the review of proposals, attending recruiting events and summer orientation, and responding to questions about the program from faculty, staff, students and administrators

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Other Curriculum Processes
-Assist with other curriculum processes, including Bulletin changes and Major Requirements system updates, supporting the University Curriculum Committee and subcommittees, Banner course attributes, off schedule and evening exam requests, CAPA system, Study Abroad/Field Study Programs and Courses, Syllabus System and Lab/Supply Fees

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

General Office
- Phone coverage, filing, copying, mail pick-up and distribution, ordering of office supplies, miscellaneous tasks.

Percentage of time 10 Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents #1
2. Other Documents #2
3. List of References with Contact Information