Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

S15131P

Working Title

Associate Director of Operations

Department

Grad Sch-Admissions

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday

Advertised Salary

Negotiable

Posting Date

05/13/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date

06/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

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

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title

Application Analyst II

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Preferred Qualifications

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Operations provides key support for Graduate Student Services. This position will collaborate on the development and continuous improvement of GradSlate tools that support functional processes associated with graduate student application, admission, enrollment, and student success. The position also assists with providing training and support in GradSlate applications to Graduate School staff and department users as needed. The position will also provide day-to-day support of operations in graduate admissions and enrolled student services, acting as liaison between the Director and the admissions/enrolled student services counselor staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Experience with Slate, Knowledge of Graduate Admission policies, and great communication skills.

Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

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 UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative leadership in GradSlate development for both graduate admissions and enrolled student services.
• This includes continuing to build and enhance GradSlate: query building, form building, source format building, managing checklist rules, designing communications, updating organizations dataset, approval workflow design, and data integrity.

Percentage of time

30

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of Graduate Admissions office, including application processing, transcript and test score management, and decision release.
• This will also involve the analysis and improvement of GradSlate tools in support of these operations

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of Enrolled Student Services office, including administration of all milestones of progress through students' graduate program, leading to graduation.
• This will also involve the analysis and improvement of GradSlate tools for enrolled student processing and student success.

Percentage of time

20

Duties/Responsibilities

• Run various queries/reports in GradSlate to ensure efficient processing and data accuracy.
• This will include a number of data curation queries designed to identify data discrepancies and a lack of synchronization with the SIS Banner.

Percentage of time

15

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with specific campus units that employ external admissions systems to streamline integration with GradSlate.
• This will include design and revision of application data files, document files, and decision files for GradSlate import.

Percentage of time

10

Duties/Responsibilities

• Various other tasks as assigned, including assistance with Graduate Commencement twice a year.

Percentage of time

5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Cheri Bliss

Recruitment Contact Email

cbliss@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter