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10018304 Orientation Coordinator (INTERNAL)

Employer
Middle Georgia State University
Location
Macon

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Staff Application - please complete and email with supporting documentsSchool/Department: Office of Admissions Primary Location: Macon Position: Staff Job Type: Full Time Position Close Date: Until Filled Description:

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination of the New Student Orientation and campus tour programs at Middle Georgia State University.

MAJOR DUTIES:

  • Event management:
    • Plans and executes orientation programs for new students entering the University.
    • Coordinates weekday and special campus tour programs, and other programs that may be assigned.
    • Works with academic departments and other university offices to coordinate the new student orientation program, on-campus recruitment events, and campus tours.
  • Supervising and training of student workers:
    • Assists in recruiting, selecting, and training student workers who work with campus tours and the new student orientation program.
    • Assumes primary responsibility for supervising student workers who work with campus tours and the orientation program.
  • Administrative duties:
    • Maintains accurate and current data in the customer relationship management system (CRM), scheduling process and staffing for all weekday and special campus tours.
    • Assists in preparing, compiling, and analyzing evaluations and surveys for new student orientation programs, prospective student open houses and campus tours.
    • Assists in preparing and revising media presentations, publications, training manuals, and reports used by the Admissions Office for new student orientation and campus tours.
  • Performs a variety of related duties:
    • Represents the Admissions Office at on-campus presentations and on committees, as needed; and occasionally at off-campus presentations and recruitment events.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

  • Knowledge of Middle Georgia State University admissions requirements.
  • Knowledge of Middle Georgia State University academic programs, schools and departments and related degree requirements.
  • Knowledge of college recruitment rules, regulations, policies and standards.
  • Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
  • Skill in decision making and problem solving.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in event planning.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Associate Director of Strategic Enrollment Operations assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot- checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include college and University System of Georgia policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

  • The work consists of travel and varied student recruitment duties. Scheduling conflicts contribute to the complexity of the position.
  • The purpose of this position is to recruit students for Middle Georgia State Success in this position contributes to overall enrollment goals of the college.

CONTACTS:

  • Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college employees, students, prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and members of the general public.
  • Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects.
  • The work is typically performed in an office, on a college campus, or on high school campuses.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over student workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION:

  • Non-exempt
  • Salary Grade 19

TO APPLY: Application materials should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe.pdf attachment to: recruitment@mga.edu with the subject line “10018304 Orientation Coordinator 4.5.2021”. Application materials are to include a resume, an MGA Staff application; a letter of interest; and three professional references. Paper application materials will not be accepted.

Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Staff Application - please complete and email with supporting documentsA Unit of the University System of Georgia

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Organization

One of 31 institutions in the University System of Georgia, Middle Georgia State was created in 2013 by the con­solidation of Macon State College and Middle Georgia College.

Middle Georgia State College strives to offer bachelor’s degrees that enhance the educational, economic, and cultural lives of Middle Georgians. Additionally, the college offers a wide array of associate’s degrees that meet the educational interests of traditional and non-traditional students in the region. With low tuition, robust financial aid, a commitment to the success of each student and a vibrant residence life program on three of our five campuses, Middle Georgia State promises an affordable, challenging, and rewarding college experience leading to degrees of proven quality. Our success is measured best by the accomplishments of our graduates in their chosen professions, as well as by the contributions they make to their communities.

 

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