Admissions Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S15416P Working Title Admissions Coordinator Department Terry-Full time MBA/MSBA About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Advertised Salary $45,000 + commensurate with experience Posting Date 07/10/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/16/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

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Position Information

Classification Title Student Services Assistant II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This is a front-line marketing, operations, recruitment, and events management position in a highly collaborative department supporting the enrollment objectives of the Full-Time MBA and M.S. Business Analytics Admissions Office. The Admissions Coordinator performs a crucial role as a first point of contact for prospective students, shaping their impression of the Terry College of Business, and will assist the Director and Associate Director with the recruitment of students. This employee is expected to have an in-depth understanding of our programs, other graduate programs offered by the Terry College of Business, and the offerings of our peer, aspirant, and competitor MBA programs. The person in this role is expected to: display strong interpersonal and communication skills; be proficient with and adept at learning new technologies and applications; and pay close attention to details, especially as related to admissions decisions, application processing, and the handling and storage of confidential information.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team skills.
• Attention to detail, organization, and multi-tasking skills.
• Good memory and ability to learn new material quickly.
• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Excellent telephone and email etiquette.
• Comfortable working with detailed software applications.

Physical Demands

Working in a standard office environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Prospect and Applicant Communications

• Writes timely, professional, customer-focused email responses for georgiamba@uga.edu and msba@uga.edu accounts to prospects, applicants, and new students using Slate Inbox and Microsoft Outlook
• Manages preparation and shipping of admitted and deposited applicant gifts
• Monitors UGA Graduate School's Slate instance for updates to MBA/MSBA applicant records and update applicant and/or Terry Graduate Programs' instance of Slate CRM and application system

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

Recruitment:

• Provide a superior level of customer service to prospective applicants and incoming students; interact daily with internal and external customers (prospective applicants, parents, spouses and partners, current students, alumni, faculty, staff, vendors, salespeople, and other departments/divisions of the University of Georgia)
• Advise prospective applicants who contact the office via phone, email, web chat, text message, and in person

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Events Management:

• Serve as lead on planning and execution of departmental events, including admitted student events, Campus Visit Days, Lunch Tours & Chats, on-campus information sessions; schedule interviews and campus visits for candidates and guests.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Support to the Admissions Office

• Maintenance of the Admissions Office calendar, including meeting scheduling on behalf of the department with program staff
• Greets visitors as they enter the facility, answering questions for all walk-in prospects and determining the appropriate follow-up action
• Answers telephone calls to the Admissions Office main line. This includes providing detailed information to prospects and directing calls to other staff and divisions of the university as necessary.
• Maintains and organizes office records, files, and orders supplies
• Manages department inventory of Terry-related merchandise and print materials used in recruiting activities, including researching new items, placing orders, maintaining invoice information, and coordinating approval with the Terry College Office of Marketing and Communications
• Coordinates with Terry College Business Office on any necessary check requests and purchase orders for admissions expenses
• Post graduate assistant waiver codes in Graduate School's system
• Assists incoming graduate assistants with HR onboarding

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by the Director or Associate Director.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Leigh Britton Recruitment Contact Email 706-542-6101 Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents