Student Experience and Programs Coordinator

Position Information

Classification Title Program Coordinator II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

* The preferred qualifications for this position include a master's degree in higher education, student personnel administration, or related field.

* Career services, student affairs, and/or mentorship program experience is preferred.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Manager, the Student Experience and Programs Coordinator will manage, administer, and provide operational and administrative coordination for established student programs and initiatives across the Carl Vinson Institute of Government (Institute) which currently include: the Vinson Institute Fellows Program, PROPEL Rural Scholars Program, and Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP); as well as new student orientation, student engagement, student professional development, and student recruitment efforts.

This position supports student participation, mentor engagement, meetings, communications, events and program logistics. The incumbent will also collaborate with the HR team on the broader student employee experience.

The Student Experience and Programs Coordinator will collaborate internally across each of the Institute's eight divisions to accomplish tasks. This position will also serve as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including but not limited to, schools/colleges, Graduate School, Experiential Learning, Student Affairs, Office of Academic and Community Engagement, Career Center, etc to support coordination and communication efforts related to student engagement programs and experiential learning opportunities.

Independent judgment is involved to plan, prioritize and organize the workload, as well manage operational activities, implement program processes, and support ongoing program administration and evaluation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or

Competencies:

* Understand and appreciate the values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and public service.

* Ability to coordinate multiple student programs, projects, and operational activities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

* Strong organizational skills to manage a high volume of multi-faceted tasks in a timely manner.

* Possess strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative work style, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

* Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and internal and external stakeholders.

* Work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.

* Remember, organize, and consistently focus on a large amount of detail and derive appropriate conclusions.

* Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.

* Creative thinker who can receive constructive feedback on ideas.

* Articulate a proposal clearly and concisely for a new strategy or solution to a problem so that others can quickly and easily understand.

* Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands

* Drive long distances within the state of Georgia

* Sit and work at a computer workstation for an extended amount of time

* Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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