Experiential Education Advisor
Job ID: 279821
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
(Primary Location for Assigned Duties) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Supports the review and processing of experiential learning requests for academic credit. Provides administrative support to department leaders. Directly supports faculty and student inquiries regarding experiential learning (internships, co-ops, etc.) such as explaining the process of receiving academic credit for experiential learning from start to finish. Manages the approval flow of experiential learning documents that lead to the student enrolling in experiential learning courses. Contributes to the team leading the department's responsibilities in experiential learning activities. Assists with the analysis of experiential learning engagement, and reports results.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Utilizes Handshake, Banner, Owl Express, and/or other relevant programs to process academic credit requests for internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning experiences
2. Presents to classes regarding the impact of experiential learning on career trajectory and academic credit process
3. Liaises with career and internship staff on eligibility, criteria, and opportunities for major-specific experiential learning
4. Communicates efficiently and effectively with students, faculty, and staff regarding internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning experiences, particularly focusing on attaining academic credit
5. Collaborates with work-based learning and development leaders to review data on current experiential learning engagement and suggest strategies to increase engagement
6. Collaborates with the employer relations team to ensure seamless communication among employers with whom the department works with
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in administrative, customer service and/or related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Handshake, Banner, Degree Works, Owl Express or other higher education student information systems
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of workflow
Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision
Able to learn new technologies and information systems with adaptive computer skills
Able to analyze data and draw conclusions
Able to reliably meet deadlines
Able to work effectively in a team environment
Able to maintain confidentiality in the context of FERPA
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Excellent working knowledge of computer software technology and advanced computer skills
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, and project management skills
Presentation and public speaking skills
Self-motivation and willingness to learn new skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite and Mac-based computer software applications)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
Background Check
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
- DMV
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
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=43000&JobOpeningId=279821&PostingSeq=1
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