Academic Services Professional - Horticulture

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Standard Work Hours - 40 Hours Per Week
Monday - Friday

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

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Experience with Banner, Argos, Athena, 25Live, or similar programs. Experience working in higher education.

This position provides academic, administrative and financial support for graduate and undergraduate programs in Horticulture. The position will include duties such as attending and contributing to College-level recruitment meetings, assisting in planning and tabling at recruitment events (some of which may require travel), serving as a contact for CAES to meet with perspective students and giving facility tours, organizing and scheduling meetings, seminars, conference calls, orientations and academic retreats, including planning for perspective student travel needs and day-of logistics.

The administrative support will include maintaining student records and managing student acceptance into the program, connecting existing students with internship/job opportunities, assisting with course registration, removal of advising holds and the completion of MOUs with internship sites.

The financial support will include providing support and training for students for travel authorities and expense reports, creating purchase orders for conference and retreat planning, promotional items as well as general supplies, etc., conducting regular training for both existing and onboarding students on travel policy and expense processing, entering tuition waivers for graduate students in consultation with the Business Support Leader and Department Head.

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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 .