Student Support & Engagement Coordinator

Student Support & Engagement Coordinator – Blue Ridge Campus

Location:

Blue Ridge Campus, University of North Georgia

• In addition to background checks for all cardholders, O.C.G.A. § 50-5-83 requires a credit check on all employees issued a purchasing card. Credit checks must also be run at the time of Pcard renewal.
• This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and holds the responsibility of serving as a mandatory reporter for all Clery Act crimes.

• Foster engagement and belonging on Blue Ridge campus by developing and implementing large- and small-scale programs for students in partnership with university departments, rooted in UNG’s 4 Pillars for Student Success (Academic Achievement, Sense of Purpose, Well-Being, and Belonging & Engagement). Collaborate on signature events and initiatives like Orientation, Weeks of Welcome, Nighthawk Kickoff, and LiveWellUNG.
• Serve as a resource and central point of contact for the Office of the Dean of Students, Center for Student Engagement and Leadership, and other departments within the Division of Student Engagement and Success on the Blue Ridge Campus.
• Serve as an advisor to the Student Government Association on the Blue Ridge Campus and use the P-card for purchases on behalf of SGA.
• Respond to referrals made to the Office of the Dean of Students for students on Blue Ridge campus. Manage a student support caseload of mild to elevated level concerns, providing individualized care, tailored intervention, and timely follow-up to students, and referring parties. Make referrals to and coordinate services with other departments as needed, utilizing diplomacy and discretion when working with students, faculty, and parents.
  
  Maintain student case files in Maxient, ensuring case notes and other records are kept in accordance with university policies and federal and state regulations.
• Provide crisis intervention services and resource referrals to students as needed. Collaborate with the university’s Behavioral Intervention Team as needed.
• Attend SES meetings and serve on a variety of committees, representing the Blue Ridge campus.
• Assist with analyzing data to assess the impact of programming effort and student support service delivery to identify areas for improvement in effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in areas of event programming, student engagement, student success, student life, or related fields.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Education in social work, higher education, counseling, or a related field preferred.

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit

• Familiar with support services within a higher education or community setting to assist students or clients.

• $21.20 per hour.

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, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. UNG is also a federal contractor and welcomes referrals of protected veterans.

All employment decisions are made in accordance with federal, state and local laws.