Access Control Coordinator

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 over 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 accepting applications for an Access Control Coordinator on the Gainesville campus. The position will oversee key access functions of the Genetec access control system for the Gainesville Campus. Duties include maintaining system accuracy; entering, retrieving, and auditing access control data; producing audit and compliance reports; and serving as the primary point of contact for software and hardware troubleshooting. This role acts as the lead project manager for all Genetec access control initiatives across the Gainesville campus and ensures audits are completed accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all Genetec key access control technology for the UNG Gainesville Campus, including being on call outside working hours (nights/weekends) for emergency requests. Monitors the 25Live event scheduler to ensure requested access after hours have been approved. Manage emergency alerts, to ensure all buildings are properly closed due to any unforeseen closures. Manages all holiday closures and ensure schedules are set to resume correctly. Assists public safety and facilities with access control in event of emergencies.
• Responsible for monitoring Gainesville campus building access control user levels, including all faculty, staff, and students requiring access to locations using Genetec software. Assigns access levels to cardholders. Serves as a backup for: developing time zones and access levels and maintaining an updated and accurate system based on evolving needs of institution leadership and department heads, monitoring data imports into the system for accurate user access to UNG facilities; initiates access removals, including sensitive ones that may require immediate after hours action.
• Provides training on Access Control System to Gainesville Campus Genetec users. Addresses technology and user issues and general setup. Assists with technology development functions for all campus space conversions to the Genetec System for the Gainesville campus. Identifies problem situations, formulates solutions, and ensures follow through to successfully complete problem-solving tasks. Respond quickly to changing needs and requirements.
• Responsible for compliance and enforcement of internal and external policies. Maintains record keeping of all procedures regarding access control. Assists Access Systems Administrator in completing a year access control audit.
• Provides support for physical key distribution and Access Office activities, including incoming student orientations and camps. Serves as a backup representative, assisting customers with card services, parking, and access-related needs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Excel, Banner, Instant ID, Transact, and Genetec Access Control System is preferred.
• Knowledge of various office machines, including copier, Instant ID Printer, and POS System.
• Customer service and time management skills are a must.
• Computer skills and great customer service.
• Strong technology, reporting, and analysis skills; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are also important in this fast-paced environment.
• Day-to-day job responsibilities require cell phone for frequent response to urgent UNG business at any time of the day or night.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of software technology preferred

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary is: $21.20-$23.32 hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

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 is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced

Organization

The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state’s largest public universities. The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate’s degrees to professional doctoral programs.

The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.

UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.

The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.

At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN).

Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).

The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

UNG’s campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the the Appalachian Trail.

The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.

To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at 706-864-1800, or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.