Augusta University

in Augusta, GA

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 03/06/2024
Category: Academic Advising

Honors Program Advising Coordinator
Job ID: 269511
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. We are part of the University System of Georgia.
Location
Augusta University
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
Job Summary
The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating the advising of honors program students. Applicant will also collaborate with the Director, Assistant Director, and Honors Program (HP) Coordinator with such tasks as student recruitment, advising current students for fellowships and scholarships, running workshops, and tracking and publicizing HP student achievements.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM PATHWAY MANAGEMENT: Develop advising programs for use in one-on-one advising during the student's undergraduate career based on the requirements of honors programs and the student's interests. Develop and deliver timely, supportive advising services to honors students, in-service professional development, and training for internal collaborators. Advise honors students for career/program choices, clinical experiences, extra-curricular activities, professional development, leadership skills, service orientation, interpersonal skills, and interview skills. Meet every semester with new and current honors students to advise and mentor them regarding their honors curriculum, including opportunities for research, scholarship, and creative activity that align with their abilities, interests, and personal goals.
CONFERENCE/SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATION: Recruit and advise honors students for prestigious national fellowship and scholarship opportunities and opportunities to present research or creative activity at honors or professional conferences.
RPG: Monitor the retention, progression, and graduation (RPG) of honors students. Maintain advising records by tracking advisee performance at the end of each semester in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
COMMUNITY BUILDING: Cultivate supportive year-round communication with active and prospective students to help them navigate their academic journey. Provide a welcoming and supportive environment, always demonstrated through utmost professionalism.
GUIDE CONTINUING STUDENTS: Offer proactive outreach for those students who are at academic or social risk. Connect such students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services that promote their success. Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of such services.
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Collaborate with the College Advising Offices, other advisors and faculty mentors, other units across campus, and local/regional institutions/agencies. Maintain collaborative partnerships with student services, faculty, and career and academic staff.
OTHER DUTIES: Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with at least two years of experience working with students in a higher education setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited institution/university.
Experience with advising and program coordination at a college or university.
At least one year of experience working with an honors program or a similar student population.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Experience with databases; computer networks; desktop publishing, spreadsheets, email, and word processing
Knowledge of U.S. and international university programs, academic issues, and procedures
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Good public speaking and editing skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and organization skills.
Detailed-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills.
ABILITIES
Ability and willingness to learn Banner, Slate, Crystal, and JagTrax. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively as a team member
Ability to work independently and to be self-directed and self-motivated
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Monday-Friday
Pay Grade: 12
Salary: Minimum: $15.06/Hourly - Midpoint: $19.58/Hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 269511
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS _APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=269511&PostingSeq=1
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