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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state’s designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university’s beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O’Connor, ’45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O’Connor’s former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
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JOB SUMMARY

The Student Life Program Coordinator will help to support various Student Life initiatives. Reporting directly to the Special Assistant to the Vice President, the SL Program Coordinator will assist in special division wide initiatives that support the mission and vision of the Division of Student Life as well as Georgia College & State University.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Prior involvement as a student leader in co-curricular programs

PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Enrollment in graduate level courses in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related discipline

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory

ABILITIES

Collaborate with various campus departments with a high degree of professionalism
Represent Student Life publicly through events like orientation and admission preview days
Develop and implement innovative programs that appeal to students

KNOWLEDGE

Technology skills such as database management, spreadsheets, graphic design, and social media

SKILLS

Self-motivated, energetic, service-minded, and adept at problem-solving

Assist the Office of Student Life by answering the phone, greeting guests, and other general office responsibilities.

• Managing requests for Don’t Cancel Class sessions, scheduling and communicating with faculty
• Assisting BobcatsFIRST with survey administration, scheduling classroom visits and managing data to create reports
• Provides purchasing support for the Office of Student Life.
• Managing attendance tracking and Path completion in GC Connect
• Scheduling spaces and resources for events using 25Live and Smartsheets
• Serve as record keeper for Bobcats FIRST committee meetings and distribute minutes and other communication to committee