Honors Program Coordinator

Georgia Southern University
United States, Georgia, Statesboro
Dec 17, 2024
Honors Program Coordinator Job ID: 280322 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA OR Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA Department Information Honors College Job Summary The Honors Program Coordinator develops and organizes student success programming for honors student populations. Serve as advisor to specific honors student groups. Coordinate communications to honors student populations including website, email, and social media. Serve as liaison with campus and/or community partners. Coordinate meetings, honors college events, or other special activities. Provide honors academic advising support in both individual and group settings to ensure student success. In addition, prepare and maintain honors student requirement documentation and records. Responsibilities Coordinate and evaluate designated honors student success program(s) on both the Armstrong and Statesboro campuses May serve as advisor to honors student groups May provide direct supervision to student support staff Advise students on options to satisfy honors degree requirements, honors program changes, resolve issues, evaluate classes, and register students for classes Provide guidance to students on fulfilling honors requirements Educate students on nationally competitive scholarship/fellowship opportunities as well as scholarship/funding opportunities through the university Educate students on resources available to aid in student success, both within the campus and larger community Develop and maintain student files and records Promote, advocate, and expand awareness and participation in designated program(s) and the college Perform assigned financial responsibilities for the program(s) Develop, review, and edit marketing and resource materials for the program(s) Create and maintain processes for data collection, data entry, analyses, and creation of statistical reports Provide information and deliver presentations to stakeholders and represent the college at university events Establish, maintain, and coordinate interactions/relationships with faculty, staff, and both on and off-campus community partners Execute program related meetings, honors college events, or other special activities Manage communications with honors student populations including website, email, and social media Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree Required Experience Two or more years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience Experience with honors or high-ability university students Academic advising experience Background working with co-curricular and extra-curricular programs Proposed Salary $46,513 - $48,541 This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis. Required Documents to Attach Resume Cover Letter Two (2) Professional References Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Consistently exhibit engaging customer service Ability to support various constituencies served by the University Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position Ability to manage website and utilize social media channels Ability to comply with and enforce student privacy regulations such as FERPA KNOWLEDGE Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success Demonstrate familiarity with college and university policies/procedures Demonstrate general understanding of campus resources available to students Demonstrate a general level of understanding of advisement theory and practices SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills Apply Before Date January 6, 2025 Application review may begin on December 20, 2024. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu. For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University 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. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University. Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation. Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community. Proof of valid Driver's License upon hire and throughout employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947. Other Information Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation Work generally performed in an office environment Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours Occasional travel may be required Background Check Position of Trust + Education To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=280322&PostingSeq=1 jeid-1ab65bb606b6c24bafdf517957ade827