"Graduate Program Support and Advising Specialist"

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for development, administration and support of academic and recruitment support and initiatives for assigned college/academic graduate programs. Collaborates with academic program partners in the Graduate College to identify and expand prospect pools, recruitment strategies and execute outreach campaigns to meet program goals. Serves as a liaison with the college and campus partners, such as graduate and undergraduate admissions, registrar's office and bursar's office. Provides advisement to graduate students to promote student success.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the admission, administrative, and recruitment efforts for the assigned college/graduate programs, including addressing all inquiries, providing appropriate and up-to-date information and/or materials
2. Participates in recruitment activities such as recruitment fairs, and organizes and facilitates information sessions for assigned programs
3. Assists with the organization and facilitation of new student orientation
4. Assists the faculty program coordinator with campus collaborative efforts
5. Assists with the development, and procurement of recruitment and instructional materials for prospective and current students
6. Provides guidance, counseling, and advisement to students in the program(s) regarding curriculum requirements, course selection and planning, progression monitoring and university policies, processes and resources
7. Provides administrative support to students within program including registration, override, and prerequisite management
8. Maintains accurate and comprehensive student records
9. Assists program leaders on student success initiatives
10. May assist with the development or maintenance of program website, social media and other platforms ensuring accurate information is provided

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education, preferably in a discipline within the assigned college

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted drivers' license

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Experience in a higher education setting

Additional Qualifications (Preferred qualifications)
Degree in computing related fields such as computing science, information technology from an accredited institution of higher education

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this role is $51,600-$71,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to always display professionalism and discernment
Ability to be self-directed and initiate and lead projects
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with internal and external partners
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Familiar with Banner and student admission and registration procedures and programs

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette