Position Details

Classification Information

Classification TitleAcademic Services SpecialistRegular/TempRegularFull-time/Part-timeFull-TimePosition Notes

All part-time and temporary positions must abide by the ACA rules and regulations. In addition, part-time positions must abide by Valdosta State University regulations including allowed hours worked.

Position Information

Position TitleAcademic Services SpecialistJob Search IdentifierStaffProposed Salary$31,828.00General Summary of Responsibilities

The Academic Services Specialist for the College of Education and Human Services will be pivotal to the college’s mission and continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining program and college data, submitting timely reports for the college, analyzing large sets of data, staying abreast of the college standards for program accreditation and state reports in order to insure appropriate data gathering and processing mechanisms are functional, and performing special projects and other duties as assigned. This position will also promote retention and progression for students seeking admission into select programs and provide support for the national accreditation and program approvals across the college.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 2 years related experience.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in higher education research, data analysis, institutional planning, and/or institutional effectiveness
• Experience working with faculty, students, and administrators
• Experience analyzing detailed information and reports to identify errors or verify accuracy
• Experience working with Banner ERP system
• Working knowledge of national accreditation standards and/or requirements and state program approval standards
• Demonstrable experience in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, R, SPSS, or other data analysis and visualization tools
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Knowledge or experience in SQLquery language and/or programming
• Master’s degree in Statistics and/or research-related field

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Compliance Requirements

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101.

Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.)

Position Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours)Standard Hours40 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Enhance student success by working with students enrolled in admission to the profession courses to meet program admission and progression requirements.

Percentage Of Time25 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Prepare reports concerning, and provide evidence for, addressing standards associated with unit accreditation.

Percentage Of Time25 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Work with Director to define, develop, refine, and implement datasets used for evidence-based continuous improvement initiatives.

Percentage Of Time15 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Responds to inquiries and handles information requests consistent with the position function.

Percentage Of Time15 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Processes student applications for admission to teacher education to support student success.

Percentage Of Time10Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS00880Desired Start DateOpen Date08/28/2019Close DateReference Requests

Reference Requests

Accept Online ReferencesNoMinimum Requests2Maximum Requests3EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Specialist Degree
   • ABD
   • PHD
2. How many years of related experience do you have? Please explain.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents