Coordinator of Orientation

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the coordination of the New Student Orientation programs and other Admissions events and campus visits at Middle Georgia State University.

Responsibilities

Event Management (50%) -

• Plans and executes orientation programs for new students entering the University.
• Plans and executes campus tours and events, such as Open House, etc., for prospective students of the University.
• Works with academic departments and other university offices to coordinate the new student orientation program.

Administrative Duties (30%) -

• Maintains accurate and current data in the customer relationship management system (CRM) for Orientation, campus tours, and other events.
• Assists in preparing, compiling, and analyzing evaluations and surveys for new student orientation programs.
• Assists in preparing and revising media presentations, publications, training manuals, and reports used by the Admissions Office for new student orientation and campus tours.
• Assists in recruiting, selecting, and training student workers who work with campus tours and the new student orientation program.
• Assumes primary responsibility for supervising student workers who work with campus tours, the orientation program, and general office tasks.
• Assumes primary responsibility for maintaining and management of the online orientation platform.

Supervising and Training (20%) -

• Interviews, hires, and trains student workers who work with campus tours and the new student orientation program.
• Assumes primary responsibility for supervising student workers who work with campus tours, the orientation program, and general office tasks.
• Interviews, hires, and trains Orientation Specialists.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Other Required Qualifications
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Required Experience
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Project management experience.
• Experience managing staff and/or student workers.
• Salesforce administrator level experience.
• Social media experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Middle Georgia State University admissions requirements.
• Knowledge of Middle Georgia State University academic programs, schools and departments and related degree requirements.
• Knowledge of college recruitment rules, regulations, policies and standards.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in event planning.

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

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.