Student and Success Specialist

Position: Student Welcome and Success Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S14524P Working Title Student Welcome and Success Specialist Department Franklin-Deans Academic Serv About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About

the College/Unit/Department

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of the University of Georgia's learning environment, advancing new knowledge, research, scholarship and creative output by faculty, students, and staff in more than 80-degree programs across 40+ units.

College/Unit/Department website  Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

M-F, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 12/17/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 04/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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Position Information

Classification Title Student Services Assistant I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This position assists with the collecting, working with, organizing, and maintaining accurate data and web-based information for the Franklin College Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS). This office includes lower- and upper-division advising and graduation offices for the college, as well as administrative offices that deal directly with student academic services in abroad context. The confidential handling of student information, as well as an awareness of FERPA regulations, are necessary.
This position assists with website issues, changes, and development. It is also assists with data-based report creation for unit-wide assessment, as well as organizational and procedural purposes. A thorough knowledge of the following university data and reporting software is necessary: ARGOS, SAGE, Banner, and Degree Works, as well as Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite, and website management software.
This position helps facilitate Orientation advising for all students advised by Franklin College. It assists with setting schedules for Orientation appointments, reserving rooms, gathering and maintaining incoming student information, facilitating advising assignments for major changes, and performs related duties.forms related duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Familiarity with UGA policies, regulations, procedures, and resources pertaining to prospective, incoming, and continuing transfer students.
• Knowledge of Degree Works, Athena, SAGE, and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail. Ability to maintain and edit web pages.
  
  Ability to collect and organize assessment data and statistics.
• Ability to learn and adapt to…