Coordinator Of Academic Programs

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Job Title:

Coordinator of Academic Programs

Department:

Academic & Advising Services

College/Division:

General University

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

Mercer University is searching for a Coordinator of Academic Programs on the Macon campus.

Responsibilities:

The Coordinator of Academic Programs will work to provide ongoing support to first-year and new transfer students through programming sponsored by the Office of Academic and Advising Services. Duties include assisting with advising, registration, retention, and intervention initiatives for undergraduate Mercer students, primarily on the Macon campus, and advising responsibilities to include teaching first-year experience courses. Work with New Student Orientation programs is also required.

Qualifications:

A master's degree in or related to higher education administration, college student personnel, student development, or a related field and one year of prior related higher education experience, which may include experience gained during a graduate degree program are required. Candidates with recent academic advising and/or coaching experience in a higher education setting with work in first-year experience theory/classes/offices and/or a knowledge of Mercer University are highly desirable.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier as this position may require some travel.

Required Software Experience:

• Student Information System,

• Excel,

• Content Management System,

• Social Media Platforms

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• ability to work as a team player

• excellent written and oral communication skills

• recent experience working with college students, faculty, staff, and family members

• ability to create and deliver engaging presentations/workshops to diverse audiences

• excellent organizational and analytical skills

• ability to work occasional flexible hours and weekends (as dictated by office programming)

• ability to multi-task, work under pressure, prioritize, and meet deadlines with overlapping projects

• ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail on both large-scale and small-scale events

• creative approaches to exploring issues

Background Check Contingencies:

• Criminal Background Check

• Credit History Check

• Driver's History Check Required

Required Document Attachments:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Reference List

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Staff Student Operations Exempt

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.