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Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.
Location
Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.
Job Summary
Summer Success Academy (SSA) is a six-week living learning experience for accepted freshmen at Albany State University. Students are enrolled in 7-9 hours of college credit while gaining classroom, networking, and college success skills. The program is supported by a team of student and staff counselors who perform various roles throughout the program's term.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Responsibilities
SSA Student Counselor:
SSA Student Counselors serve as embedded student leaders within the assigned residential hall during Summer Success Academy. Counselors facilitate programming to promote social integration, relationship-building, and appreciation for self-care. They provide support and access to student services and accompany students for off-campus experiential activities. They serve under the general supervision of the Summer Success Academy and Leadership Coordinator. Evening and weekend hours as necessary are required. Students work between 19-40 hours per week depending on their summer enrollment status.
Minimum qualifications:
Currently Enrolled Students:
Must be an enrolled student at Albany State University with at least a 2.75 GPA at the time of application, with no active student conduct violations, or any previous student conduct violations involving drugs, alcohol, or physical violence.
Preference will be given to candidates with previous student leadership experience and a working knowledge of campus resources.
SSA Staff Counselor:
SSA Staff Counselors support the Summer Success Academy Coordinator by providing evening and weekend supervision of student counselors and SSA participants. SSA Staff Counselors handle emergencies, communicate concerns and issues to the coordinator, work to resolve conflicts between participants, facilitate conflict resolution, mental health, empowerment, and self-management workshops, and train student counselors how to recognize crises and de-escalate conflict. They also monitor the residential hall and serve as chaperones for off-campus experiential activities. This is an evening and weekend part-time position.
Minimum qualifications:
Staff Counselors must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience working with college student populations.
Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in advising, mental health, social work, or first-year experience.
SSA Advising Support
SSA Advising Support is a part-time position assisting the Coordinator of Summer Success Academy with SSA registration for Summer, Fall, and Spring. This includes scheduling appointments, resolving transcript issues, reviewing DegreeWorks, discussing major options, and registering students for classes. Work is conducted in person, via phone, and virtually under the supervision of the Coordinator of Summer Success Academy. Evening and weekend work is required.
Minimum qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with previous advising experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Cover letter.
Resume.
Transcripts.
A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to various personality types and diverse groups of people.
Highly organized and motivated individual passionate about supporting students and helping others.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.
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 .
Institutional Values
Excellence
We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.
Respect
We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.
Community
We strive to build community and value a good mindset.
Teamwork
We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.
Learning
We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.
Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:
* a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
* a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
* a successful pre-employment drug test
Equal Employment Opportunity
Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. 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 ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.