Admissions Officer

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 currently accepting applications for an Admissions Officer on the Dahlonega campus. The admissions officer provides accurate and timely information about UNG academic and co-curricular program offerings, services, costs and financial aid to prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, and other influencers, evaluates applications for admission and makes admission decisions (including those for international applicants), counsels prospective students, parents, guidance counselors, and other influencers on the admissions and enrollment process.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.

As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at .

Responsibilities

* Evaluates applications for admission and makes admission decisions.

* Acts as Admissions Officer of the Day (AOD) which involves presenting information to tour groups and communicating with prospective students, parents and/or influencers via phone, e-mail, or in person.

* Assists the Associate Director by evaluating international student application evaluations, and is responsible for meeting with and/or counseling prospective international students on the Dahlonega campus.

* Assists with weekly file evaluation auditing reports and serves on various admissions or UNG committees as assigned by the Assistant Director.

* Generates and processes acceptance letters and keeps a monthly inventory of acceptance letter supplied.

* Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to make strong presentations to groups of prospective students and parents.

* Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds, work without supervision, multi-task, manage workload, and meet deadlines.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Two years of higher education experience to include enrollment management and/or admissions and/or Financial Aid and/or Sales & Marketing preferred.

* Proficiency with the SCT Banner student information system desired.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel) is desired.

Proposed Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $19.72 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

* Resume

* Cover letter

* Unofficial Transcripts

* 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

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…