The University of North Georgia Hiring for Student Services Coordinator (Oconee) at UNG – Oconee Full Time

Job Title: Student Services Coordinator (Oconee)
Location: UNG – Oconee
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 259434
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Student Services Coordinator (Oconee) on the Oconee campus. Reporting to the Dean of Students at the Oconee Campus and in coordination and collaboration with departmental staff in Student Affairs offices at other UNG campuses, this position is a generalist. The generalist provides career services, case management services, and quality promotion and programming related to wellbeing based upon data related to student developmental needs at the Oconee Campus. The position also is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the campus food bank.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in career exploration according to activities such as interest/values inventories and skills assessment; examine potential majors and programs of study or paths that align with strengths; review resources for occupational exploration; Handshake and job search strategies; resume development and critique; interview preparation, portfolio building and exploration of appropriate experiential learning opportunities. Foster positive relationships, serve as a resource, and provide support to local employers. Conduct outreach and provide instruction related to career development and actively engage audiences at orientations, Nighthawk Previews, workshops and other events. Teach UNIV1001 and UNIV1002 courses and serve as liaison pertaining to undecided majors and programming designed to educate students regarding their academic trajectory. Participates in regular meetings with Career Services.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining a campus focus on well-being according to the Student Affairs Division Wellbeing Strategic Plan. Serve as campus rep on University-wide teams involved in the initiatives and structures of the Wellbeing Strategic Plan and provide engaging and interactive promotion and programming to students on the UNG Oconee Campus. Advise and train peer educators.
• Serve as a case manager to an assigned caseload affiliated with student success initiatives or served by the Dean of Students Office. Conduct outreach, build rapport and interact with students to assess needs and connect students to services and policies that are designed to support their wellbeing and success.
• Coordinate the daily operations and promotion of the campus food bank. Retain utilization reports, maintain inventory, and serve on the Food Bank Advisory Committee.
• Creates and maintains reports on assistance and programming provided to students and outcomes, actively contribute to campus, department, and university committees and meetings, and regularly engage in professional development.
• Creates and maintains reports on assistance and programming provided to students and outcomes, actively contribute to campus, department, and university committees and meetings, and regularly engage in professional development.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Familiarity with employment, workforce and student development issues, strategies for job seekers, or career counseling preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and technology skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills; strong time, organizational, and programming skills.
• Strong marketing skills and able to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues, and employers.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Counseling, Public Health or Social Work required.
• One (1) year of case management or higher education experience required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Please submit contact information for three professional references.

Conditions of Employment

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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education