Admissions Counselor-MCG Position Available In Richmond, Georgia

Admissions CounselorMCG
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Augusta University
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About Us
Augusta University is Gia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than , students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Gia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Gia’s only public academic health center, w groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Gia, and worldclass clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values saugusta.eduaboutmission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University’s distinct characteristics in education and research include realworld experiences andmunity engagement, as well as a culture of buildingmunity, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Gia susg.eduhrorientationwee_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office isprised of our 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 ananization, and each USGmunity 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 …. and can be found online at .
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Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus th Street, Augusta, GA Our Summerville Campus Walton Way, Augusta, GA CollegeDepartment Information
The Medical College of Gia is one of the nation¿s largest medical schools by class size, with students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third and fourthyear students across the state and a second fouryear campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Gia. MCG¿s expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Gia currently provides about sites w students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, fromplex care hospitals to smalltown solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than residents and fellows in different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educationapproved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Gia’s and America¿s children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also their expertise with physicians and patients at about clinics and hospitals statewide.
Job Summary
This position is to provide counseling to prospective, current and rejected MCG applicants ( approx. , per year) as well as being the primary responsible for timely processing of these files for admissionsmittee review (evaluate applicant data for required prerequisite coursework, tuition classification, letters of rmendation), protect the privacy of applicants and ensure timely and accurate processing of all applicant files. This position is to maintain quality andpleteness of all applicant files, to respond to all applicant inquiries via email, phone and in person. The individual in this position will participate in local recruitment activities and selected recruitment at designated targeted schools throughout the state. Serve as primary liaison for current and prospective applicants with the Office of Admissions.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to
Ensure accuracy of all files within the AMP application system for designated applicant group and ensure all of these files areplete well in advance of final submission deadline (Aug for early decision and December for regular decision applicants); ensure prior applicant information is available andplete within AMP system.
Ensurepletion of all accepted applicant files within applicant files within designated applicant group to prepare for matriculation (final transcripts, signed acceptance documents, signed technical standards…).
Process any applicant status changes in a timely fashion and notify admissions team (senior Admissions Counselor, Director of Admissions and Associate Dean of Admissions) orally and in writing of any status changes (e.g., applicant withdrawals).
Maintain strict confidentiality of all applicant information.
Maintain working knowledge of MCG Admissions requirements and MCG Offerings (curriculum, student activities…).
Assist with daily transfer of student files from AMCAS to AMP and into BANNER.
Determine GA residency status for current applicants; maintain working knowledge of GA tuition residency requirements and necessary paperwork required for residency determination.
Maintain student Admin email account daily to ensure timely response to designated applicant group questions (up to + daily); contact students via phone when necessary and document conversations within student file in AMP system.
Manage applicant residency documents, transcripts, assessments, Letters of Rmendations, application updates for designated applicant group.
Assist with priority processing of MDPhD applicants.
Serve as backup to the Senior Admissions Counselor in hisher absence maintain processing of applicants in MCG initiative groups; assist with MMIs (assist with MMI overview for applicants, assist with preceptor checkin and checkout to maintain accurate work log; assist with equipment needs during MMI, assist with applicant assignment and rotations during MMIs)
Provide cross coverage for Admissions Counselor in hisher absence.
Assist with daily office duties (phone calls, emails, copies, cleaning…).
Alternate with Admissions Counselor and Senior Admissions Counselor in assisting with setting up and participating in Admissions Committee Meetings.
Assist with MCG Admissions Recruitment and planning.
Assist the Senior Admissions Counselor and Director of Admissions with recruitment materials including but not limited to media, web based media, admissions bulletin, admissions Assist with coordination of MCG students for recruitment purposes (prospective first look tours, admissions recruitment videos, Revisit Day for accepted applicants, and tours during MMI during recruitment season)
Targeted recruitment at designated universities and colleges within the state of Gia ability to build relationships with prehealth advisors and assist with developing prehealth advising within designated institutions
Targeted recruitment of high schools and middle schools within the CSRA region and state of Gia
Maintain travel authorization (TA) forms and travel expense statements (TES) for all work related travel
Be responsible for maintaining all recruitment materials for transport to designated institutions
Enter detailed information from recruitment visits into the AMP prospect module (number of students, prehealth contacts…)
Must have knowledge of AAMC traffic and recruitment rules and be able to make critical decisions regarding applicant counseling, rejection and prerequisite requirements, Travel and recruitment within the state and locally.
Assist with any other needed recruitment activities (including but not limited to ReViait Day, MCG¿s Igniting the Dream of Medicine annual conference, SEEP program, prematriculation program¿)
Perform all other related dutiestasks as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and five years of direct work with admissions applicants, higher education andor administration.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbalmunication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and otherputer softwaredatabases
Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and meet deadlines
Must possess initiative and knowledgeable about college level coursework
Detailoriented with strong prioritization, multitasking andanizational skills
Willingness and ability to travel and participate in recruitment and admissions presentations
Must have knowledge of AAMC traffic and recruitment rules and be able to make critical decisions regarding applicant counseling, rejection and prerequisite requirement
ShiftSalaryBenefits
Shift DaysMF
Pay Band Salary Minimum $.hour $.hour
Salary to bemensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimummidpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to fulltime benefitseligible employees and some of our halftime (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Also, our fulltime employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider ing with us today
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties the candidate will also need to have a credit checkpleted for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires Final candidates will be required to provide proof ofpleted academic degree(s) as well as postsecondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educationalcredential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customerfriendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. “Augusta University is a patientand familycentered care institution, w employees partner every day with patients and families for success.”
Augusta University is a tobaccofree environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer weing applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.