Job Details

Enrollment Advisor - BSC-CPE-Professional Edu. Dept

Position Number: 6514689
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Enrollment Advisor - BSC-CPE-Professional Edu. Dept

Job ID: 289464
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? 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 Job Responsibilities) 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

Responsible for coordinating and attending activities in support of recruitment, advising, and enrollment services. Learns and maintains specific and extensive program knowledge, objectives, and career opportunities for assigned program verticals. Serves as liaison for the Registration and Program Departments to attain, convey and communicate information relating to program enrollment. Assists prospective students with selecting programs that are the best fit for their career objectives. Collaborates with multiple departments to improve the student experience from inquiry to enrollment. Creates, edits, merges, and registers students in enrollment CRM management systems. Responsible for records maintenance, document imaging, and processing record requests.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Serves as point of contact for prospective students on information related to community and professional certificate programs
2. Supports prospective student engagement by providing outreach and follow-up communication from inquiry through registration
3. Field inbound calls and inquiries through digital channels (website, digital ads, directories, etc.) from prospective students
4. Provides students with guidance and information regarding programs, costs, financial aid options, and career research
5. Provides guidance to prospective students on the application process for financial assistance
6. Enrolls applicants into courses of study beneficial to the students' career objectives
7. Manages enrollment process including processing cash, checks, or credit cards when applicable
8. Serves as a liaison between the department and funding offices to gather and validate information on students approved for a WIOA grant
9. Creates, edits, merges, and registers students in enrollment management system
10. Responsible for records maintenance, document imaging, and processing record requests.
11. Processes refunds and/or transfers according to established guidelines, regulations, policies and/or procedures
12. Collaborates with program managers and directors on improving processes and recruitment and marketing strategies

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Two (2) years related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Experience working in advising and/or records management at an institution of higher education or similar field

Proposed Salary

https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to build, foster, and maintain positive professional relationships
Able to answer work related questions and/or interpret and apply these guidelines
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of computerized student information systems
Knowledge of department and college policies, procedures, and practices

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite and related athletics software programs)
Strong data and records management skills
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 on this policy, 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 has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
DMV

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
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=289464&PostingSeq=1