Experiential Education Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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 over 50,000 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
Manages and promotes internships, fellowships, co-ops, service-learning, and studio-based experiential learning opportunities primarily through experiential learning (EL) platforms while collaborating closely with campus partners. Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and employers, supporting engagement with experiential learning programs. Contributes to the development, assessment, and promotion of experiential learning resources and events to ensure alignment with department and University goals, helping students build career readiness skills and meaningful professional experiences.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as the primary contact for students exploring experiential learning opportunities, including internships, fellowships, co-ops, service-learning, studio-based coursework, and on-campus positions
2. Reviews, approves, and manages experiential learning opportunities, ensuring compliance with institutional guidelines, standards, and eligibility criteria
3. Track student participation, processes forms, and manages deadlines
4. Engages directly with employers to understand internship and co-op opportunities, application processes, hiring timelines, and professional development expectations
5. Collaborates with campus departments, faculty, and student organizations to identify, evaluate, and promote experiential learning opportunities aligned with students' academic and career goals
6. Develops and delivers experiential learning programming, including workshops, presentations, classroom sessions, tabling initiatives, and outreach activities for students and employers
7. Designs and facilitates presentations to guide students and employers on experiential learning opportunities, academic credit requirements, and career readiness skills
8. Audit, evaluate, and improve experiential learning platforms and resources, researching emerging tools, enhancing usability, and promoting engagement among students, faculty, and staff.
9. Track and report on experiential learning participation, maintaining databases and preparing statistical and program evaluation reports.
10. Support broader career readiness initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages student participation across disciplines and backgrounds.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in higher education programming or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of Handshake, Banner, Degree Works, Owl Express or other higher education student information systems
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range for this role is $46,000-$52,000 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!
Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to interpret and apply policies and regulations, maintaining confidentiality and FERPA compliance
Able to quickly learn new technologies
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of career readiness and experiential learning programs, including internships, co-op, study abroad, and service-learning
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, public speaking, and project management skills
Independent and proactive, with problem-solving and program development capabilities
Analytical and reporting skills, able to evaluate programs and produce clear, timely reports
Effective training and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Self-motivation and willingness to learn new skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Mac-based computer software applications, experiential learning platforms (e.g., Handshake))
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 25% - 49% of the time
Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• 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