Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Typically, Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary $50,000 + commensurate with experience Posting Date 12/24/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Student Services Pro I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The FinTech & AI Certificate Program Coordinator serves as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and industry partners involved in both the FinTech Certificate and AI Certificate Program. This role provides academic advising to current and prospective students, guiding them through program requirements, course prerequisites, and application procedures. The coordinator is responsible for communicating application outcomes and program approvals, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements from UGA and USG. Additionally, the coordinator facilitates 12-15 corporate-sponsored student projects each semester, supporting collaboration between students, faculty, and industry partners. The position also manages major annual events such as the Truist Immersive Learning experience and the USG FinTech Academy Academic Summit, overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution. A key responsibility includes assisting more than 200 active students in securing required fintech internships prior to program completion by developing and maintaining relationships with corporate partners to expand internship opportunities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Possess a strong knowledge of the MS Office suite, as well as proficiency with Google Forms, DocuSign, and workflow approval tools.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with students, faculty, and industry partners.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to demonstrate effective use of time management
• Ability to utilize collaboration platforms such as MS Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom, as well as a high level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies

Physical Demands
Working in a normal office environment.
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
FinTech and AI Certificate Academic Advising:
The FinTech & AI Certificate Program Coordinator will work with both current and intended Fintech certificate students to assure they understand the program architecture, course pre-requisites and application deadlines, internship approval process and submission, and the types of career opportunities that this type of education can provide.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Experiential Learning Project Coordination:

This work includes helping the instructors build the portfolio of experiential learning projects that are delivered in the two sections of BUSN 3700. This also includes orientation of new business partners, administration of NDA and Waiver of IP forms, collection of fees associated with industry participation in the program, and finally a semester ending QA process to assure all industry partners are satisfied with the student work.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
FinTech Student Internship Coordinator:

This role assists students with securing an internship that meets the academic requirements of the program. This employee helps students complete the application and approval process and assures the students understand the three deliverables associated with successful completion of the internship class for academic credit.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
FinTech & AI Student Applications Acceptance/Denial Process:

The Program Coordinator's responsibility is to help students with any questions, requirements and communications associated with the application through the admissions process for both the FinTech and AI Certificate. This includes managing the applications open and close windows, downloading the completed application files, and working with the certificate directors who make final admission decisions. The coordinator will be the point of contact for admission status for each application and send communications to both accepted and denied applicants once the decision is made. The program coordinator will also be the first point of contact for students with questions after admission decision are made. Both certificates will have admission windows in the spring and fall terms.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
FinTech Immersive Learning Event(s):

The coordinator assists with marketing and supports the Immersive Learning Event. This includes some event planning, project management and selection of students to assist with the overall event success.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
FinTech and AI Student Reporting and Data Analytics:

This position maintains applications, enrollment, graduation and placement statistics for all of the students in the programs. This information would be made available for the MIS Department chair and the USG FinTech Academy.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Miscellaneous:
Other duties as assigned by the Director.
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 Gerald Kane Recruitment Contact Email gerald.kane@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. List of References with Contact Information

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