Program Admissions Specialist

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Dahlonega

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Program Admissions Specialist. The program admissions specialist will provide administrative management of Nursing BSN program admissions.

Serves as the admissions coordinator for the Traditional BSN track. Manage continuous rolling admissions for the Dahlonega, Gainesville, Cumming, and Blue Ridge campuses. Verify applicant eligibility, prerequisite completion, and admission requirements. Calculate and tabulate application scores based on GPA and HESI entrance exam results. Verify and upload HESI entrance exam scores into Banner for official UNG recordkeeping. Prepare applicant spreadsheets and files for Admissions Committee review. Issue official notifications of acceptance, denial, and alternate status. Coordinate Banner application updates and revisions with Admissions and IT. Serve as liaison between Admissions Committee, professional advisors, and nursing administration. Track Traditional BSN student progression, non-progression, failures, and withdrawals from entry through program completion. Compile retention and attrition data for accreditation reporting. Maintain official academic files and records. Register Traditional BSN students and generate reports for faculty and leadership. Record, prepare, and distribute official minutes for committees as assigned. Assist with onboarding new Dahlonega faculty and training of new staff as assigned. Monitor D2L compliance for syllabi, course calendars, and end-of-course evaluations for Traditional BSN courses; notify faculty of missing documentation. Review and approve/deny classroom and lab reservations as assigned via 25Live for Nursing and other departments. Assist and attend Traditional BSN pre-orientation and New Student orientation each semester for all new cohorts. Manage registration logistics, attendance tracking, and signage. Represent the Traditional BSN program at other student-facing events as needed. Manage high-volume communications across assigned email accounts. Provide guidance and information to applicants, students, faculty, and campus partners. Compose and produce complex documents utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, and database systems. Performs other job related duties as needed.

Bachelor's Degree required. One year of administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 .

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance. Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

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