Admissions and Certification Coordinator

Job Summary

The College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) is seeking candidates who have experience working with students from various backgrounds and have a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for students from populations underrepresented at Augusta University. This position in the College of Education and Human Development supports students and faculty in the admissions process for both undergraduate and graduate programs, assists teacher education students with state credentialing processes, and works collaboratively with the COEHD recruiter.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

ADMISSION APPLICATIONS:

• Process all teacher education undergraduate admissions applications
• Collaborate with Program Coordinators to plan Undergraduate Orientations
• Participate in all Undergraduate and Graduate Orientations (in person and online)
• Ensure new admits have "closed" pre-service application before enrolling
• Review (confirm pre-requisites are met), make decisions, and notify incoming undergraduates of admissions decision

PROCESSES:

• Assist interested students and process all graduate admissions applications
• Track admissions for each COEHD graduate program while working with Program Coordinators and The Graduate School (TGS) when necessary, regarding admissions decisions
• Check that graduate applicant teaching certifications align with selected concentration and work with applicants to resolve discrepancies
• Process and track AU criminal background check forms that go to Field Experience Coordinator.
• Work with graduate applicants to ensure completion of Certiphi Background Checks process
• Monitor and report Certiphi Background Checks each semester
• Ensure support documents are finalized and submitted each term.
• Lead admissions requirements and information updates annually
• Coordinate with COEHD Communications and Marketing Coordinator to ensure admissions website information is current
• Coordinate with Graduate Admissions Operations to update SLATE approver protocols and processes annually
• Facilitate Slate training with Program Coordinators and maintain COEHD user access with the admissions office
• Set up Slate mailings for all graduate programs each term
• Finalize/clean up all admissions decisions after acceptances at the end of each admission cycle
• Create Applications to Enrollment reports for all programs each term and upon request

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Process all Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) certification applications
• Maintain Traditional Program Management System (TPMS), the certification system for the GaPSC
• Align student records updates/changes with advisor in TPMS each semester
• Track and Maintain endorsements and Extended Ed.S. endorsements
• Host Certification Workshop each term and provide current online resources for students

INFORMATION SESSIONS:

• Assist COEHD Admissions Recruiter, as needed
• Co-manage COEHD email
• Co-lead COEHD events and Information Sessions as needed

TITLE II:

• Complete Title II report annually
• Manage and monitor all admissions bins in Slate
• Grant access to testing assessments
• Provide status reports to Advisors and Program Coordinators
• Complete out-of-state verification forms for previous students
• Attend certification conferences as provided by GaPSC

MEETINGS:

• Attend Enrollment Management Council meetings and other university meetings related to the position.

OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one year of professional level experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Knowledge of education programs is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Experience working in an executive office environment

SKILLS

Excellent organizational skills and strong technology skills
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment using multiple databases and software
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Effective time management skills and reliability
Experience in customer service

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work independently without extensive supervision
Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to interact and develop relationships with a broad range of individuals
Resourcefulness in conducting effective and efficient office operation to facilitate and support the mission of the college
Cross-departmental collaboration

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B7
Salary: Minimum $42,200/annual - Midpoint:$52,700/annual
Salary to be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: 4/28/2026-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!