Job Details
Job Title: Part-Time Temporary Program Specialist
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 303385
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 a Part-Time Temporary Program Specialist. The part-time temporary staff will train and instruct current Physical Therapy admissions specialist in all admissions processes for the Doctorate (DPT) program in the Physical Therapy Department, and will serves as the primary source of training for department/university tours, transcript and application document review, GPA calculations, application management, and maintenance of admissions records with PTCAS and WebAdmit. This trainer is expected to exercise significant initiative, independent judgment, and discretion while providing comprehensive training on admissions-related responsibilities. The part-time temporary staff trainer will also attend admissions committee meetings. 19 hours weekly is preferred for this part-time temporary position.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
Responsibilities
- Will train current admissions staff member in evaluating transcripts and referring students to faculty Admissions Committee for interviews and possible acceptance into the program. Will train staff in PTCAS (Physical Therapy Centralized Application System), and score applications for admissions committee review.
- Will train current admissions staff to coordinate open houses for department and conduct tours of PT Department with applicant and parents
- Will train current admissions staff to work collaboratively with DPT Admissions Committee and other university departments (including, but not limited to, Financial Aid, Student Health Services, Graduate Admissions, Undergrad Admissions, Business Office, Card Services, academic departments, IT, student groups such as Rho Tau, GSS, and class officers).
- Will train current admissions staff to coordinate interviews for all perspective students with the DPT Admissions Committee; confirming time of interview for both potential students and faculty and clinicians to meet.
- Will train current admissions staff in collecting student confirmation fee before entering the program, working closely with the business office to ensure proper credit is given to student's account.
- Will train current admissions staff in communications with university faculty advisors in other departments regarding pre-requisites and requirements. Will train incumbent DPT admissions staff to verify prerequisites are complete and collect copies of immunizations and transcripts from new students.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of office/administrative practices, procedures, technological systems and equipment.
- Familiarity with the University System standards and polices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to be extremely organized, thorough, detail-oriented, and set priorities. self-motivator.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Travel to area schools and universities for promotion of program.
- UNG Admissions experience required.
- Experience with collection and maintenance of records/database systems and use of essential math-based skills required
Preferred Qualifications
- PTCAS system/ Banner skills preferred.
- Experience evaluating transcripts or student affairs experience preferred.
- WebAdmit experience preferred.
Proposed Salary
- The proposed salary range 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