"Administrative Coordinator - Academic Initiatives"

Administrative Coordinator - Academic Initiatives

Job ID: 291336

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 'high research' university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses ' the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville ' Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. In 2018, Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Academic Affairs, Provost & VP

Job Summary

The Administrative Coordinator provides high-level administrative and programmatic support for multiple academic initiatives within the Institute for Innovative and Integrated Studies. Areas of responsibility include Interdisciplinary Studies, Adult and Online Learning, Embedded Dual-Enrollment, Continuing and Professional Education, and other units as assigned. This position supports the Assistant Provost, Directors, and Faculty Fellows by coordinating daily operations, managing communications, and assisting with strategic projects that advance institutional goals in innovation, access, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for departmental inquiries, ensuring prompt referral of student, faculty, and partner questions
• Provide general administrative support to the Assistant Provost, Directors, and Faculty Fellows, including scheduling, correspondence, and project support
• Manage and monitor departmental social media platforms, including content creation, scheduling, and responding to inquiries
• Support student engagement by monitoring Folio spaces and collecting assessment data for Adult and Online Learning and Interdisciplinary Studies
• Curate, maintain, and update website content for Interdisciplinary Studies and Adult and Online Learning, ensuring accessibility and accuracy
• Assist with data collection, communication, and compliance efforts related to professional licensure disclosures and NC-SARA requirements
• Coordinate the Digital Badging program, including record-keeping, communication, and reporting in collaboration with relevant units
• Provide administrative and logistical support for on-campus and off-campus events, including planning, promotion, and day-of coordination
• Track and support instructional design service requests, course scheduling, enrollment processes, and compliance programs like Conversations with Professors
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and divisional research projects, including data collection, report preparation, and presentations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software such as Banner, Digital Badging, Workday Adaptive, WordPress, Excel, and/or Smartsheet

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) or more years of higher education experience

Proposed Salary

$23.29 - $25.88 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Proficient in spreadsheets or project management software
• Proficient in web content editing

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Strong collaborative and multitasking skills, with the ability to work with multiple constituents

Apply Before Date

October 30, 2025. Application review may begin on October 15, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.