S13000P

Student Affairs and Communications Coordinator

CAES Ag & Applied Economics

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 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.

https://agecon.uga.edu/

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Commensurate with Experience

12/06/2024

Yes

02/01/2025

Athens Area

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Student Services Professional

Exempt

1.00

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.

This position carries a high level of responsibility, serving as the primary administrative resource for student services and communications in the department. It acts as a liaison between the department and other University units related to student services, communications and marketing, and other departmental activities. Overall duties include representing the department’s graduate and undergraduate programs to various stakeholders, including current and prospective students, alumni, and industry partners.

Responsibilities for the graduate program include recruiting students, both domestic and international. For the undergraduate program, responsibilities include recruiting students, developing engagement strategies, and fostering interactions with alumni, potential employers, and internship providers to enhance learning and career outcomes for current and future students.

This position supports the graduate and undergraduate coordinators in the department, along with key personnel in the CAES Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs. It involves working closely with students and department student organizations, such as the Agricultural Economics Club, the Environmental Economics and Management Club, Eta Sigma Delta, and the AAEC Graduate Student Association. Additionally, this role assists faculty in the development, student recruitment, and implementation of experiential learning opportunities, including international study abroad programs.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple competing projects in an organized and efficient manner by prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to operate effectively in both independent and leadership roles
• Excellent computer skills, including student systems, Adobe Experience Manager, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and WordPress
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging social media content and web-based materials for communication and engagement with students, alumni, and industry
• Extensive knowledge of the requirements of both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs
• Organizational skills, self-motivation, good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Strong interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills, as well as a positive, collaborative approach to working with students and colleagues
• Experience in advising students and student organizations
• Thorough knowledge of UGA academic policies and procedures

• Lift 10 pounds
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks

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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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Recruitment and Retention

• Coordinate undergraduate and graduate recruiting programs and materials
• Co-chair departmental communications and recruiting committees with a faculty co-chair
• Lead in the development of departmental short and long-term goals and action plans
• Serve as primary departmental liaison with CAES professional advisors and recruitment staff
• Coordinate and guide undergraduate student club activities
• Develop external foundation reports on recruiting, budget development for communications and recruitment, and programmatic goal development for recruiting and alumni relations
• Serve as the primary supervisor for external student ambassadors, which includes mentorship and leading the professional development for the group
• Coordinate and collaborate with 4-H, FFA, middle school and high school students, counselors, and other appropriate people/organizations for departmental recruiting programs

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Communications and Marketing

• Develop and implement departmental communication strategies (newsletters, website, social media) and other publications
• Departmental website and social media design and maintenance
• Draft articles for the departmental webpage. Contact and interview faculty, students, and alumni and develop webpage articles highlighting their activities

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Event Planning

• Coordinate department events including the annual J.W. Fanning Lecture and Luncheon, Conner Connects awards
• Assist in the coordination of the annual HOST conference, the Rod Ziemer lecture, and GA Ag Forecast
• Develop undergraduate experiential learning and community-building events and activities

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Undergraduate Experiential Learning

• Manage the approval process for undergraduate students’ internship applications and Memorandum of Approval for each site location in conjunction with CAES Experiential Learning and UGA Legal department
• Connect with current and potential internship providers to develop opportunities for current and future students
• Assist faculty with the development and implementation of experiential learning opportunities, including study abroad programs and industry visits

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

Greg Colson

gcolson@uga.edu