Honors Program Advising Coord

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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 10,500 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 make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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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

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

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to :

EVENT PLANNING : Collaborate with both campus partners (e.g., the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship and the Study Abroad office) and other AUHP staff to build a network of volunteer and community engagement opportunities and promote them to students. Assist other AUHP staff in organizing AUHP events and programming.

HPSA : Manage Honors Program Student Association officers and chairs and assist them with the planning and execution of service and social activities. Provide mentorship and advising to all current and previous officers.

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY : Develop and lead the Augusta University Honors Program Living Learning Community (LLC) and LLC mentorship program. Develop and host programming and events for LLC students. Complete annual assessments of the program and track student success and engagement for both active and past members. Provide mentorship and advising to all current and previous LLC students.

ADVISING SPECIAL POPULATIONS WITHIN THE AUHP : Assist Advising Coordinator and Assistant Director of Academic Affairs with the AUHP advising load by advising all previous and current LLC members as well as all current and previous HPSA executive members. Assist in tracking HP track students. Assist in cultivating the DPT pathway by advising DPT interested students.

STUDENT RECRUITING : Collaborate with Assistant Director of Academic Affairs to review and manage incoming / rolling applications for AUHP.

SPECIAL PATHWAY MANAGEMENT : Identify and recruit students to DPT pathway. Collaborate with the AUHP Director to identify research and creative opportunities for thesis students including partnerships with the Graduate School and other departments. Work with the AUHP Director to identify, recruit and prepare HP students for internship pathways.

ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY : Working with campus organizations to publicize AUHP events and accomplishments. Maintain an active and collegial relationship with Communication & Marketing to ensure marketing compliance. Oversee AUHP social media accounts to publicize current AUHP events & student accomplishments. Coordinate with HPSA executive board to disseminate AUHP newsletters.

OTHER : Perform all 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

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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software.

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

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

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.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability and willingness to learn Banner, Slate, Crystal and JagTrax.

Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively as a team member.

Ability to work independently and to be self-directed and self-motivated.

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.

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