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ADMISSIONS OFFICER III

VPI-Admissions Office

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

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 (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 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 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Must be able to work some nights and weekends.

Commensurate with Experience

06/23/2022

Yes

08/01/2022

Athens Area

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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Student Services Professional

Exempt

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Master’s Degree Preferred

The Admissions Officer III is the third in a series of progressively responsible positions within the Office of Admissions. The Admissions Officer III provides services and answers questions for prospective students, their families, and their school or transfer counselor; second, serves as an effective member of the recruitment team to encourage a diverse group of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia. Additionally this position will be responsible for managing a recruitment territory and assisting with the file reading and review process. This individual is responsible for managing various Admissions programs and or projects as needs of the office are determined throughout the admissions cycle.

Considerable knowledge of admissions policies and procedures. Considerable knowledge of recruitment, orientation planning, and counseling. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people. Ability to communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally before large groups. Ability to maintain accurate records, assemble and organize data, and to prepare reports.

Lift 35 lbs., drive, stand and/or sit for long periods of time.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

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.

Application File Reading – Fully participate in file reader training. Serve as a full time reader(or as designated) in the application file reading process as a professional reader. This is to assist with our holistic review process of applications for undergraduate admission to UGA in assisting to shape the incoming class and awarding of scholarships provided by our office. Readers are expected to take reasonable and appropriate notes and to read the expected volume to aid the office in meeting deadlines to release decisions in a timely manner. This will also include at times of the year reviewing of final high school transcripts prior to admitted student enrollment.

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Manage travel territory as assigned under leadership of associate director and senior associate director for marketing and recruitment with consultation of director of admission. Work with travel team leaders utilizing data determining the schools to target within the assigned territory and the appropriate means for impact while providing quality, timely customer service to those schools, counselors, students and parents throughout the college search, application, and selection process. This may be through virtual and or in person college fairs, panels, high school visits and or visits to our campus.

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Manage and assist in specific program(s) and/or initiatives. Work includes developing, planning, and directing projects of special significance to encourage a diverse group of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia. Oversees the daily workflow related to projects and their development.

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Serve as primary counselor and facilitate campus visit experiences on a scheduled basis or as needed virtually and in person. Recruitment staff are expected to provide quality customer service and knowledge of the UGA admissions process and be able to present that in a professional manner at all times. Recruitment staff are to conduct dynamic presentations and effectively answer questions about admission and application processes; provide admission counseling and information sessions with visiting students and families, in person, in group settings, virtually as well as by phone, correspondence, and e-mail. They are to also serve as leaders and as a resource for newer and less experienced staff in this area.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Melinda DeMaria

mdemaria@uga.edu

706-542-2112