Reports to the
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management. Responsible for effective
leadership, supervision and processing of new students and administrative functions to meet organizational goals.
Responsibilities:
Supervises admission representatives and
admission office associate.
Participates in development of a comprehensive
enrollment plan.
Manages plan
execution, reviews and approves travel calendars.
Participates in admission recruitment, travel
and phone-call campaigns.
Responsible for international student file
completion and issuance of I-20s.
Coordinates recruitment processes with
identified partners (e.g. KTA)
Develops and leads ongoing training and skill development for admissions staff related
to effective recruitment and admission
procedures.
Oversees
accurate completion of applicant files, file review and works closely with division
chairs as needed.
Ensures campus
visits for individual
and groups are done in a professional manner.
Coordinates
with Vice President for Enrollment and Director of Marketing to ensure
collateral, website and other recruiting communications are up-to-date and
accurate.
Oversees
accuracy of data entry in computer systems.
Monitors and
reviews follow up of inquiries and applicants to ensure timely and appropriate
follow up.
Works
closely with enrollment support offices to ensure students complete the
enrollment process (financial aid, student accounts, student success).
Ensures a positive working environment.
Works flexible hours,
including evenings and weekends, as needed.
The Division of Counseling and Psychology at Thomas
University is seeking applications for the position of Affiliate Assistant
Professor to teach in our online Bachelor of Rehabilitation Studies and Master
of Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Counseling programs beginning Fall Semester
2020. Thomas University
affiliate faculty members are expected to make an outstanding
contribution to teaching and learning.
In contrast to other full-time faculty, the position does not require
participation in governance or committees and holds no expectation for advising
of students.
A doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and proven
excellence in teaching is required. Successful applicants must be
licensed counselors and/or a certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Candidates must be adept in the use of instructional technology
and have experience in hybrid/online course development. College/university
teaching experience is preferred.
Thomas University is a private university located in Thomasville, Georgia,
providing a dynamic learning environment for students earning associate,
bachelor, and graduate degrees. Our quality academic programs combine
innovative learning models with highly-qualified and caring faculty to help
students achieve educational goals in our regional, national, and global communities.
Successful candidates seek a vibrant and collegial university teaching
environment that fosters students’ personal transformation and professional
growth.
Thomas University is committed to diversity; rank, salary
and benefits are commensurate with experience.
This is a nine-month position, with possible summer
employment.
Application deadline: March 15, 2020.
Please complete the online application and send a letter addressing the qualifications cited
above, a curriculum vita, three current
letters of recommendation, and official transcripts to:
The RSA Grant Project Assistant is responsible for confidential documentation management and working closely with the Project Director, federal contacts, RSA Scholars, and TU staff involved in the grant functions.
Major Duties
Manage documentation
Build a spreadsheet of all grant Strategies, Measures, and Responsibilities related to the Project Assistant and update compliance efforts monthly.
Maintain work time log.
Ensure RSA Scholars sign all required documentation at required intervals.
Collect the driver’s license or passport for each Scholar, proving US citizenship.
Upload all student documentation into the Payback Information Management System (PIMS), including all demographic and financial reports at required intervals, usually each semester until RSA Scholar graduation or exit from the RSA grant program.
Keep all scholar contact information up-to-date, in PIMS and as hard copies in our files. This process is done each semester for each Scholar until graduation or Scholars exit the program at which time, RSA federal contractors follow-up with work obligations and/or financial repayment.
Ensure quarterly and annual reports are filed in a timely manner, complete, and uploaded on the correct database.
Quarterly reports provide the federal RSA office with a narrative report of meeting grant outcomes, Scholar graduations, Scholar drop outs, those in qualified employment, and those in repayment as well as providing a budget report.
An Annual Performance Report is made that explains in detail how the goals and objectives have been met, or are being met, as well as any changes that have been made to enhance our Grant performance. This report also includes the expectation of progress for the remaining portion of the federal fiscal year and preparing those for the following year’s Annual Performance Report.
Data Collection
Follow each Scholar through their program with
Obligation tracking (excel spreadsheet)
Manage demographic data
RSA Scholar recruitment
Work with Project Director to engage in recruiting activities such as developing announcements, meeting with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) offices, setting up booths at conferences.
RSA Scholar onboarding
Based on data, anticipate openings in the grant based on graduation or exiting of current RSA Scholars.
Provide each Scholar with paperwork clearly explaining their work obligation upon graduation or exiting the program.
Provide each Scholar with information on their financial obligations incurred if they do not choose to work in qualified employment that is acceptable to the RSA.
Send new RSA Scholars with a Scholar Agreement, Memo, and an RSA Checklist to further explain all benefits and obligations of the scholar.
Notify the TU Business Office to release funds each semester once all documentation is complete and RSA Scholars are ready for the semester.
Be available to answer Scholar questions or concerns throughout the program.
Notify fieldwork placement Coordinator each semester of all the current RSA Scholars so that they can fulfill their course requirements of practicum and internship with proper RSA approved placements.
Attend meetings
Attend federal webinars related to the RSA grant.
Attend quarterly meetings with RSA Scholars.
Attend quarterly meetings with federal Project Manager.
Knowledge, skills, abilities
Knowledge of the RSA grant requirements.
Knowledge of the RSA grant databases.
Knowledge of the university policies and procedures.
Knowledge of online education.
Skill in operating computer and job-related software programs.
The VA Work Study will provide assistance to the Thomas University Veterans Services and Career Transition Center. Candidates must have thorough communication and listening skills, work ethic, and genuine desire to assist stakeholders with acquiring the services and support offered through the center. Other desired skills include good organizational skills, computer skills, detail oriented, data entry, and a strong customer-service focus.
Responsibilities:
Assist with administrative tasks associated with recruiting and retention of undergraduate and graduate Veteran students into TU degree programs
Maintain the TU Vet Center daily operations
Assist with preparation of reports to the Associate Vice President showing all recruitment and retention activities, outcomes, and follow-up procedures used to increase inquiries
Open and close TU Vet Center based on approved hours
Maintain the physical appearance of the center
Connect students with the appropriate service and/or resources
Collect all necessary paperwork for processing education benefits
Qualifications:
Eligible for Veterans Affairs funding
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office suite, Adobe Pro
Confident interpersonal and customer service skills
Superior clerical skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or reminders to complete tasks.
Adherence to professional ethics including confidentiality
Thomas University, Georgia, U.S.A. is seeking to hire nursing faculty members to teach Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) courses in our BSN cooperation programs in China in Spring 2018 (March to June 2018) and Summer 2018 (May to June 2018). Thomas University is granted approval by the U.S. and Chinese governments and its accrediting commissions to deliver the RN-BSN cooperation programs at its partner universities campuses in China.
Qualifications:
A registered nurse who holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited U.S. or other western university/college is required.
The applicant must be a licensed registered nurse from one of the United States and committed to quality nursing education.
Earned doctorate in nursing or a related discipline is highly desirable.
Commitment to teach for a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks for Spring and Summer 2018.
The instructor will teach Thomas University nursing courses at Thomas University’s Chinese partner universities in Wenzhou, Zhejiang or Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China.
Professional Nursing Praxis
Hired instructor will receive competitive instructor’s fees commensurate with teaching and practice experience.
Faculty housing is provided for the instructor at the Chinese partner university.
Budget for roundtrip airfare from the instructor’s location and the teaching site in China is provided.
Teaching Locations in China: Courses will be taught at:
NurWenzhou Medical University (Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province)
Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities (Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region)
This position reports directly to the Housing Manager. He/she oversees the daily operations of the Resident Assistants (RAs) as it relates to university housing and its operations. This position is a ten-month appointment. The director must have the ability to work efficiently with the RAs and provide them guidance when needed. This position requires 24/7 vigilance. This is a live-in position, which requires the RD to live in one of the university dorms
Responsibilities:
• Trains, supports, and supervises all Resident Assistants in the university residence hall • Ensures that university policies and housing procedures are consistently enforce • Ensures compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations and laws • Monitors the conditions of the housing facilities, ensuring security, working facilities, and adequate amenities and reports issues to the Housing Manager • Communicates student concerns to the housing manager • Handles crisis/conduct issues in accordance with university policy • Responds immediately to emergencies beyond the scope and ability of the RAs • Responsible for damage assessment • Performs special projects or duties as assigned
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required • Experience with student life in higher education • Demonstrate organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills technology proficiency
Thomas University an independent, not-for-profit, institution of higher education with undergraduate and graduate programs in Thomasville, Georgia seeks applicants for its adjunct faculty pool. Positions are available on an asneeded basis for both on-campus and online instruction.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a master’s degree or Ph.D. in the teaching discipline.
Practical employment experience is preferred.
Previous teaching experience preferred but not required
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit good judgment in making decisions concurrent with College policy
Ability to work cooperatively with all constituents
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of course content
POSITIONS SOUGHT:
Accounting
Education
Medical Laboratory Science
Anatomy & Physiology
Finance
Nursing – China sites
Biology
Human Resoures
Physics
Chemistry
Management
Psychology
Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling
Reports to the Associate Vice President of Admission. Is primarily responsible for participating in meaningful recruitment travel and events as well as successfully managing a pool of prospective students with the objective of converting prospective students to applicants and converting applicants to enrolled students.
Responsibilities:
Plans, schedules and participates in relevant recruitment events. Works with Associate Vice President of Admission to review travel plans.
Participates in long and short range travel as required. Completes post travel/event reports.
Gives large and small group presentations while speaking informatively and enthusiastically on behalf of the college. its academic programs, student services, athletic teams, clubs and organizations.
Develops and maintains close working relationships with all organizational contacts including counselors, advisors, faculty and other opinion leaders and partners.
Maintains timely communication and enrollment counseling to prospective students and applicants.
Manages applicant files, maintains persistent regular contact with applicants through the drop, and add period. Ensure students have completed all necessary steps to start classes (e.g. housing application, registered for classes, financial aid file complete, transcripts received, etc.)
Provides an informative and welcoming environment for prospective students and their families during a campus visit, campus tour or university event. Assists with group tours.
Documents and schedules all communication and activities with prospective students in the college’s CRM.
Assists with placement exams both on campus and at remote locations.
Represents Thomas University in a positive, non-biased, non-offensive manner.
Works as a team player in order to meet the goals of the university in keeping with the TU mission statement.
Planning and coordinating on campus events for prospective students and families. This may be individual or in large groups.
Evaluating transcripts and test scores to determine admission.
Analyze, evaluate and work with Marketing to create effective materials for recruiting
Works flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, with periods of frequent travel.
Planning and coordinating on campus events for prospective students and families. This may be individual or in large groups.
Evaluating transcripts and test scores to determine admission.
Analyze, evaluate and work with Marketing to create effective materials for recruiting
The director of career services supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the college and department of student life.
Responsibilities
Supports and abides by all rules, regulations, and guidelines of the college and serves as an appropriate role model for students at all times.
Carries out the mission of the career services office. Provides career counseling and referrals to assist students with the career development process, including clarifying objectives and obtaining occupational information.
Provides career planning assistance through appointments with individuals, online assistance, and regularly scheduled workshops with groups.
Provides instruction to career planning in college experience classes.
Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative working relationships with students, alumni, faculty, employers, and the general public. Initiates contact with employers.
Assists students with career development and planning process, including obtaining information on companies, current opportunities for employment and hiring practices, and making the transition from school to career.
Plans and implements job fairs and on-campus recruiting events.
Distributes information on internships, summer jobs, and local part-time jobs.
Provides and updates computer software and library resources.
Maintains online recruitment system and works closely with webmaster to maintain/update career services web site.
Promotes career services to students, alumni, and employers through a variety of marketing efforts.
Establishes office policies and procedures, prepares regular reports, and collects and analyzes data relevant to the career planning and placement of students and alumni.
Assists in the development of a budget, supervises expenditures, and maintains fiscal responsibility.
Supervises graduate interns.
Attends student life staff meetings and training events.
Fulfills other duties as assigned by the vice president for student life.
Qualifications:
The director of career services must have a Master’s or doctorate degree and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification and/or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification.
The Financial Aid Specialist position involves performing customer service job duties and assisting with administrative tasks in the Office of Financial Aid. This position reports to Director of Student Financial Services.
Responsibilities:
Assist with overall management of financial aid programs including federal and state grants, loans and other aid programs including:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Direct Stafford Loan Program
Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG)
Georgia HOPE Scholarship & Zell Miller Scholarship
Scholarships – Thomas University, internal and external
Other sources of financial aid
Assist students with completing the FAFSA, Direct Loan Entrance Counseling, and other required financial aid documents.
Correspond with prospective, current, and former students via in-person office visits, phone, mail or email.
Counsel current and prospective students, as well as parents, regarding financial aid resources and applications.
Evaluate financial aid applications and supporting documents to determine student eligibility.
Conduct verification process for students selected for verification.
Certify and process student loans (federal and private).
Counsel students contemplating withdraw and the possible effects on financial aid eligibility and student debt.
Monitor academic status of students with regard to compliance with federal quantitative and qualitative regulations.
Assist in reconciliation of financial aid data each semester for all financial aid programs.
Assist in compiling data and creating reports for internal and external sources.
Package financial aid awards.
Electronically send/receive Pell and Direct Loan origination and disbursement records.
Research external scholarships for inclusion on the Thomas University website.
Maintain Confidentiality of student records.
Participate in required institution meetings.
Participate in professional training opportunities as provided.
Be available for occasional evening or weekend assignments due to special events or work-related travel.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree is required, plus related experience in higher education.
Prior experience in a Financial office is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
proven ability to think strategically and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or reminders to complete tasks.
Adherence to professional ethics including confidentiality
