Physical Therapy Program Admissions Specialist
Inside Higher Ed, Dahlonega, GA, United States
Job Title: Physical Therapy Program Admissions Specialist
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 295599
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Physical Therapy Program Admissions Specialist on the Dahlonega campus. This position will manage the admissions process for the Doctorate program in the Physical Therapy Department. The Program Admissions Specialist will be the single point of contact communicating with students, evaluating their transcripts, calculating GPAs, maintaining and updating all applications. The employee is required to exercise considerable initiative, independent judgement and discretion in performing these duties and administrative work. Serves on Admissions Committee for PT department, Safety and Marketing Committees for CH&W. Travel to area schools and universities for recruitment. Review and submit updates for Physical Therapy website.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities
Evaluate transcripts and refer students to faculty Admissions Committee for advisement as needed during application process utilizing PTCAS (Physical Therapy Centralized Application System)/WebAdMIT to score applications for admissions committee.
Coordinate open houses and orientation events for department. Conduct tours of PT with prospective students and parents. For newly accepted students will work collaboratively with DPT Admissions Committee and other university departments (including, but not limited to, Financial Aid, Student Health Services, Graduate Admissions, Undergrad Admissions, Business Office, Card Services, academic departments, IT, student groups such as Rho Tau, GSS, and class officers). This includes assignment of lockers and coordinating the orientation picnic at Pine Valley. GHAS Manage PT social media; Facebook and Instagram; manage pt@ung.edu email for inquiries; virtual meetings to ensure prospective students meet pre-requisites; and assist with all departmental events.
Coordinate interviews for all prospective students with the DPT Admissions Committee; not limited to, confirming their time of interview, coordinating available times for faculty and clinicians to meet with prospective students.
Responsible for collecting student confirmation fee before entering the program, working closely with the business office to ensure proper credit is given to student's account.
Communicate with university faculty advisors in other departments regarding pre-requisites and requirements. Verify prerequisites are complete and collect copies of immunizations and transcripts from new students.
Maintain student photos, current address, eMail, current phone list, and emergency information form for each class; Assist with Post Professional DPT student recruitment and registration for courses, and perform other duties as assigned.
Manage pre‑admit ppDPT files; submit to Director for decision; communicate with Grad admissions. Coordinate ppDPT Orientation event, student handbook signatures; FCCPT process and manage ppDPT reports.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of office/administrative practices, procedures, technological systems and equipment.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ZOOM, and TEAMS software.
Additional software to learn: WebAdmit, Certiphi, Acuity Insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Familiarity with the University System standards and policies.
Ability to be extremely organized, thorough, detail-oriented, and set priorities.
Self‑motivator.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required.
Project management experience required.
Experience with collection and maintenance of records/ database systems and use of essential math‑based skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with admissions preferred.
PTCAS system/WebAdMIT and Banner skills preferred.
Experience evaluating transcripts or student affairs experience preferred.
Proposed Salary
Standard Hiring Range: $21.20 - $23.32
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three professional references.
Conditions of Employment
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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Additionally, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals for protected veterans.
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 1% – 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
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Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 295599
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Physical Therapy Program Admissions Specialist on the Dahlonega campus. This position will manage the admissions process for the Doctorate program in the Physical Therapy Department. The Program Admissions Specialist will be the single point of contact communicating with students, evaluating their transcripts, calculating GPAs, maintaining and updating all applications. The employee is required to exercise considerable initiative, independent judgement and discretion in performing these duties and administrative work. Serves on Admissions Committee for PT department, Safety and Marketing Committees for CH&W. Travel to area schools and universities for recruitment. Review and submit updates for Physical Therapy website.
Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.
As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.
If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.
Responsibilities
Evaluate transcripts and refer students to faculty Admissions Committee for advisement as needed during application process utilizing PTCAS (Physical Therapy Centralized Application System)/WebAdMIT to score applications for admissions committee.
Coordinate open houses and orientation events for department. Conduct tours of PT with prospective students and parents. For newly accepted students will work collaboratively with DPT Admissions Committee and other university departments (including, but not limited to, Financial Aid, Student Health Services, Graduate Admissions, Undergrad Admissions, Business Office, Card Services, academic departments, IT, student groups such as Rho Tau, GSS, and class officers). This includes assignment of lockers and coordinating the orientation picnic at Pine Valley. GHAS Manage PT social media; Facebook and Instagram; manage pt@ung.edu email for inquiries; virtual meetings to ensure prospective students meet pre-requisites; and assist with all departmental events.
Coordinate interviews for all prospective students with the DPT Admissions Committee; not limited to, confirming their time of interview, coordinating available times for faculty and clinicians to meet with prospective students.
Responsible for collecting student confirmation fee before entering the program, working closely with the business office to ensure proper credit is given to student's account.
Communicate with university faculty advisors in other departments regarding pre-requisites and requirements. Verify prerequisites are complete and collect copies of immunizations and transcripts from new students.
Maintain student photos, current address, eMail, current phone list, and emergency information form for each class; Assist with Post Professional DPT student recruitment and registration for courses, and perform other duties as assigned.
Manage pre‑admit ppDPT files; submit to Director for decision; communicate with Grad admissions. Coordinate ppDPT Orientation event, student handbook signatures; FCCPT process and manage ppDPT reports.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge of office/administrative practices, procedures, technological systems and equipment.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ZOOM, and TEAMS software.
Additional software to learn: WebAdmit, Certiphi, Acuity Insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
Familiarity with the University System standards and policies.
Ability to be extremely organized, thorough, detail-oriented, and set priorities.
Self‑motivator.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required.
Project management experience required.
Experience with collection and maintenance of records/ database systems and use of essential math‑based skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with admissions preferred.
PTCAS system/WebAdMIT and Banner skills preferred.
Experience evaluating transcripts or student affairs experience preferred.
Proposed Salary
Standard Hiring Range: $21.20 - $23.32
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three professional references.
Conditions of Employment
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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Additionally, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals for protected veterans.
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 1% – 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Position of Trust
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