Job Details

Honors Program Advising Coord

Position Number: 6876356
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Academic Advising

Honors Program Advising Coord

Job ID: 294366
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Augusta University Honors Program provides all motivated and high-potential learners the opportunity to enhance their undergraduate education. Our honors curriculum encompasses three central educational goals: knowledge, communication, and professionalism, supported through creative core courses, unique interdisciplinary seminars, and mentored projects. The process of undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity culminates in an honors thesis. Throughout the program, honors students receive advising, instruction, and mentoring from honors staff and faculty and the support to present their findings at appropriate state, regional, and national conferences.

Job Summary

The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating special events and projects, developing and leading the Honors Program (HP) living learning community, and advising the Honors Program Student Association. The coordinator will also collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director on tasks such as student recruitment, advising current students for fellowships and scholarships, running workshops, and tracking and publicizing HP student achievements.

Responsibilities

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM PATHWAY MANAGEMENT: Assist AUHP Assistant Director to develop advising programs for use in one-on-one advising during the student's undergraduate career based on the requirements of honors tracks and student interests. Develop and deliver timely, supportive professional development and training for internal collaborators. Meet every semester with new and current honors students to advise and mentor them regarding their honors curriculum, including opportunities for research, scholarship, and creative activity that align with their abilities, interests, and personal goals. Advise honors students for career/program choices, clinical experiences, extra-curricular activities, professional development, leadership skills, service orientation, interpersonal skills, and interview skills.

RETENTION, PROGRESSION, AND GRADUATION: Monitor the retention, progression, and graduation of honors students. Maintain advising records by tracking advisee performance at the end of each semester in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATION: Recruit and advise honors students for prestigious national fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Track scholarship and fellowship deadlines and disseminate information to students. Review scholarship applications to assist student acceptance rates.

COMMUNITY BUILDING: Cultivate supportive year-round communication with active and prospective students to help them navigate their academic journey. Provide a welcoming and supportive environment, always demonstrated through utmost professionalism.

GUIDE CONTINUING STUDENTS: Offer proactive outreach for those students who are at academic or social risk. Connect such students with appropriate academic and non-academic student services that promote their success. Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of such services.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Collaborate with the College Advising Offices, other advisors and faculty mentors, other units across campus, local/regional institutions/agencies. Maintain collaborative partnerships with student services, faculty, career, and academic staff.

: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least two years of experience working with students in a higher education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience with advising and program coordination at a college or university. At least one year of experience working with an honors program or a similar student population. Experience with advising and program coordination at a college or university.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Experience with databases, computer networks, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, email, and word processing.

Knowledge of U.S. and international university programs, academic issues, and procedures.

SKILLS

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Good public speaking and editing skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability and willingness to learn Banner, Slate, Crystal, and JagTrax.
Ability to work independently and to be self-directed and self-motivated.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively as a team member.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F

Pay Band: B6

Salary: $18.85/hourly-$22.58/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

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=12000&JobOpeningId=294366&PostingSeq=1