Senior Academic Support Specialist, WR - BUS

Job Title : Senior Academic Support Specialist, WR - BUS

Location : Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Temporary

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 278515

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

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Coordinates and oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs and interconnected projects, often comprising a series of closely linked subprograms or related activities.

Manages study sessions, developing course-specific learning materials, and fostering an interactive learning environment to enhance student understanding and success.

Serves as a liaison between faculty, students, and academic departments, ensuring alignment with course objectives and student needs.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Manages the design, implementation, and execution of academic programs, research projects, and additional initiatives.

2. Leads instructional sessions, facilitating collaborative learning environments where students can engage with course material and each other.

3. Design and implement instructional materials, study guides, and practice problems tailored to specific courses.

4. Ensures the delivery of high-quality programs that meet the needs of students and instructors and adjusts course content as necessary.

5. Acts as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding all aspects of program activities.

6. May promote the program to students and faculty through class announcements, emails, and other communication channels.

Participates in campus events, workshops, or webinars to increase awareness of the program and its benefits for students.

7. Designates external locations for field experiences, internships, and alternative course delivery venues.

8. Projects enrollment numbers, revenue, and expenses for program

9. Coordinates the activities of staff, instructors, and student assistants as necessary for program success

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience

Five (5) years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Instructional Design experience

Adult Education experience

Program Management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

Able to organize resources and establish priorities

Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of management principles and practices

Participates in program-related associations, memberships, and educational partnerships

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)

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, [email protected]

Other Information

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 may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

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