The University of Georgia · 3 months ago
Academic Program Coordinator
Athens, GA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid LevelThe University of Georgia is a prestigious institution known for its commitment to higher education. The Academic Program Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Director of Graduate Studies and Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator while also offering academic advising to students and managing course scheduling and program assessments.
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to Director of Graduate Studies and Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator
Manage student records, admissions, and program acceptance using UGA and Graduate School systems
Prepare graduate assistantship offer letters and manage related fee/tuition charge entries in consultation with the Business Manager and Department Head
Organize data for undergraduate and graduate program assessment
Work with Director of Graduate Studies to maintain and update the Graduate Student handbook
Serve as a resource to graduate students on departmental and Graduate School procedures and policies
Work with the Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator/ Director of Graduate Studies on course schedules, to ensure all courses are entered into the course scheduling platforms and create any research sections, special courses, thesis and dissertation research and writing courses, and other courses as needed as needed
Provide PODs and other clearances and clear academic holds for student registrations
Enter new departmental courses and course changes into CAPA and work with Director of Graduate Studies and Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator to provide updates to majors and degree programs in PARC
Coordinate MOUs for student internships for undergraduate students
Assist with department course evaluations
Manage departmental scholarship application process and summarize for evaluation and notification. Work with the business office to administer and post scholarships in Scholarship Universe
Manage applications and submission of college and graduate school awards including travel awards, fellowships and scholarships. Work with the business office to administer funded awards. Coordinate planning and execution on undergraduate and graduate academic activities
Meet with students to recommend courses for upcoming semester, prepare advising forms, answer student questions, direct students to campus resources on campus. This involves extensive preparation time, competency in advising-related software, and awareness of campus resources. Interaction with and routine participation in advising events (e.g. workshops, Orientation for assigned students), and CAES advisor meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred
Master's degree
Prior professional advising experience
Prior course scheduling and academic programs support
Knowledge of the University's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to student degree completion
Effective problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to interpret policies and procedures and communicate these effectively to students and faculty
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
Founded in 1785
10001+ employees
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