Job Title: Dual Enrollment & Student Success Coordinator
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 254014
About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University – a four-year institution – cultivates excellence in learning and teaching that encourages intellectual, personal, and social growth for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Georgia Southwestern State University is a comprehensive state university within the University System of Georgia that offers a full range of bachelor degree programs, along with selected master’s and specialist degree programs.

Georgia Southwestern is committed to serving the needs of its developing region with educational programs for high school, for professional and technical graduates; post-graduate professional training; research and business services; and cultural enrichment. Through its national and international affiliations, the University links Southwest Georgia with the global economy and actively fosters a greater understanding of international business and culture.

Job Summary This position is responsible for providing success, transition, academic advising, recruitment, and retention services to promote student success.

Responsibilities

Recruitment, admission, and advisement of Dual Enrollment students. (35%)Process admission for dual enrollment students through the use of the Banner Processing System.Provide academic advisement, registration, and orientation to dual enrollment students.Provide academic support through administration of testing options.Serve as a liaison for local and state stakeholders; attend community events to promote the University’s Dual Enrollment program.Process dual enrollment funding applications.Coordinate the delivery of course resources with Auxiliary Services.

Provides administrative support for international student services. (30%)Serve as a university Designated School Official (DSO) for International Student Engagement and provide support to the PDSO, as needed.Maintain and supervise the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for data entry and collection system; ensure the system is current and accurate. Collaborate with Enrollment Management Division and Department of Athletics on the recruitment and retention of F-1 Student Athletes. Provide immigration information to potential and continuing international students, monitor and track student immigration status, and provide documentation of immigration updates.Maintain data and generate reports on a semesterly basis. Function as a liaison between student and related local, state, and federal agencies concerning international student issues. Collaborate with campus and community resources to provide access to community services and resources.Provide SEVIS registration guidance to students and meet regularly with International students. Assist with the on-campus job opportunities for international students with Human Resources and Accounting Services.Facilitate the J-1 traveling Scholar Program in coordination with Georgia Rotary Student Program and the Office of Academic Affairs. Oversee the development and maintenance of the international studies website and supporting forms.Advises students. (25%)Provides academic advisement to students.Creates and modifies schedules for incoming freshman.Assists students with course selection, registration, and schedule revision.Monitors and tracks advisee progress.Maintains correspondence with advisees concerning appointments and other matters.Refers students to campus and community resources.Processes drop/add forms, withdrawal forms, registration, name changes, and changes in programs of study.Develops and supports procedures for identifying at-risk students.Assists students with changes in majors.Work collaboratively with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and other related to departments to provide holistic student advisement and support.Collaborate with university constituent groups to advance Momentum Approach priorities. Responsible for student retention through intentional outreach initiatives, intrusive advising, and academic partnerships. Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)Including but not limited to new student orientation, STORM Day, registration days, and Parent/Family programs.Keeps abreast of current best practices related to First-Year Experience and academic advising.Maintains up-to-date knowledge and implements continuous best practices related to student development, diversity and inclusion, and student engagement.Maintains a thorough knowledge of federal, state, USG, and university policies and regulations as they relate to student engagement and success.Serve as an instructor for a student success course when necessary.Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field required. More than two years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred. Experience with Banner and/or DegreeWorks is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of university policies and procedures.Knowledge of F-1 Visa Policies.Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.Knowledge of college registration procedures.Skill in decision making and problem solving.Skill in the completion of a variety of reports.Skill in oral and written communication.Ability to communicate with a diverse community.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.