Careers at Young Harris

SUMMARY

Greets faculty, staff, students and visitors and gives information to callers. Assists management with miscellaneous bookkeeping tasks and journal entries. Monitors student accounts receivable system-generated data for accuracy and ensures that student account information is submitted for payment on a timely basis. Receipts all incoming payments received.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Greets faculty, staff, students and visitors, ascertain nature of business, and conduct them to appropriate person.

• Answer all accounts receivable phone inquiries, research any questions/complaints, and act accordingly.

• Responsible for opening all accounts receivable mail received on a daily basis in the presence of another employee.

• Research and verify system-generated charges initiated by other departments for accuracy.

• Research and verify financial aid transactions generated by the Financial Aid department for accuracy.

• Responsible for emailing student account information and collecting any unpaid balance and for billing 3rd party vendors for tuition payments. Flagging or coding problem student accounts.

• Responsible for communicating student charges and the Business Office policy information at all student orientations, or other events. Update Powerpoint handouts for weekend sessions.

• Responsible for maintaining and reconciling Nelnet payment plans.

• Receipt incoming payments for accounts receivable, institutional advancement and miscellaneous income received on a daily basis. Balance and reconcile all monies received at days end.

• Prepare and/or enter journal entries to the General Ledger.

• Process all incoming and outgoing mail and packages for the college and maintain postage equipment.

• Responsible for scheduling driver assigning training courses, distributing keys for, and maintaining the college fleet vehicles.

• Supervises all student worker(s) assigned to the Business Office. Responsible for all duties performed by the student worker(s) if the student worker(s) is not working that

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises student worker(s) when assigned to the office.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bookkeeping/ Accounting experience desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex , age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

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Young Harris College seeks energetic and innovative professional candidates to interview for the Assistant Director/Coordinator of Campus Recreation and Student Activities. The Office of Campus Life supports the academic mission of the College by creating experiential learning opportunities and activities outside the classroom, encouraging student engagement on campus. Additionally, the Assistant Director/Coordinator will help guide the operations of campus recreation and student activities. This position is exempt. To oversee student programming and major campus wide events, the Assistant Director/Coordinator must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Collaborate with Campus Life team to create campus wide events

· Plan and offer events during large campus-wide events like Orientation, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Fall Fest, Spring Fest, and Graduation activities

· Assess the needs and wants of students for campus events.

· Select, train, advise, and evaluate the Campus Activities Board (CAB).

· Assist the Campus Activities Board in planning, budgeting, executing, and assessing campus-wide programming events and activities so that members of CAB learn skills and students have a variety of involvement opportunities.

· Create programming that incorporates learning about diverse cultures and backgrounds

· Plan a variety of large campus wide events and small events for every month during fall and spring semesters.

· Develop, manage, and assess the Student Involvement budget

· Oversee the execution of required documents and contracts for events.

· Create and implement assessment plans for student programming

· Create and lead Campus Recreation and Fitness programs for a wide variety of interests including intramural sports programming, fitness programming, special events and adventure trips

· Recruit, train, lead and evaluate student employees

· Enforce and establish policies and procedures for intramural sports and other recreational events

· Schedule intramural events and coordinate other special events

· Schedule student workers for intramural events and fitness center

· Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises members of the Campus Activities Board and the Campus Recreation staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the College’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and assessing effectiveness of programs.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous programming experience. Leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Sports and Recreation, College Student Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or other related field; two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous programming experience.

At least three to five years’ experience in higher education administration and experience working in a small college environment are highly desirable.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

· Requires the ability to sit for long periods, with frequent interruptions

· Requires getting up and down from chairs, climbing stairs, and reaching/bending

· Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work

· Requires talking, hearing, and seeing as important elements for completing assigned tasks

· Requires occasionally lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

· Requires the use of various electronic tools

· Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes

· Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others: and responding appropriately to constructive feedback from management.

Applications

Applications must include a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants must apply online using the College’s HR portal. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position’s expected start date is 1 August 2026 but may be negotiable.

Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

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Young Harris College invites applications for an adjunct professor of Computer Science position beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will have earned at least a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology(IT), Information Systems(IS), or a related degree. Strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts undergraduate curriculum is required. Candidate must be comfortable with technology and experience with Moodle is a plus.

Duties will primarily include teaching CSCI 1100: Introduction to Personal Computing. This is an introductory course that describes how computers are applied to solving problems in our information-oriented society. Included is a study of fundamental hardware, operating systems, networking, computer privacy and security, and the social, economic, and legal impact of information systems. Standard business-based software packages (MS Office) are used by students to solve a variety of problems. This course is required for many of our science majors who use Excel in their coursework and is also an elective for a diverse set of students across campus.

Applications should include a two-page cover letter that includes teaching experience and philosophy, a CV, transcripts and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check.

Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.

Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V.

Instructor | Assistant | Associate Professor of Kinesiology & Sport

Young Harris College invites applications for a full-time Instructor or tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology & Sport, beginning August 1, 2026. Candidates must hold at least a master’s degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Community Recreation, Sport Management, or a closely related field; an earned doctorate is preferred. A strong commitment to teaching in an undergraduate, liberal arts setting is essential. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Health and Wellness; Risk Management in Sport and Recreation; Facility, Area, and Event Management; and Sport and Recreation Management, along with other courses based on departmental needs and the candidate’s areas of expertise. The successful candidate will join the Department of Kinesiology, Sport, and Outdoor Studies and will contribute to program development, assessment, and ongoing curricular initiatives; support and help guide the continued growth of majors and minors; and may have the opportunity to serve as the Program Coordinator for Kinesiology & Sport, depending on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications. Additional expectations include strong written and oral communication skills, a record of scholarly activity and/or relevant professional experience, and a commitment to effective teaching, student engagement, and collegial participation in departmental and institutional service.

Candidates should apply electronically. Please include the following in your application: a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references. Official transcripts are required of the chosen hire prior to beginning employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. Our faculty and students are highly engaged in academics, research, music programs, athletics, sustainability, and service. Located in a vibrant community providing outdoor recreation, agriculture, and tourism, Young Harris is committed to offering high-engagement education in a small classroom environment. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Conference Carolinas.

Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE M/F/D/V.

The Young Harris College Department of Theatre and Dance invites applications for a full-time tenure tracked Assistant Professor of Theatre who will teach courses in musical theatre and theater as well as direct in the mainstage season. The position is based in the city of Young Harris, which is in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of North Georgia.

The successful candidate must hold a terminal degree in theatre or a closely related field and be capable of teaching acting courses and directing productions. The ideal applicant will be a creative collaborator with significant professional experience in musical theatre as well as experience in higher education. The ability to teach another specialty is also highly desirable. These possible areas include but are not limited to the following: stage movement, performance for musical theatre, voice and diction, history and literature, audition techniques, applied voice, and stage makeup. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as received. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Theatre Young Harris is a highly successful program offering three degrees; a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre, a B.A. in Theatre Performance, and a B.A. in Theatrical Design and Production. We maintain between 30-45 majors in these degrees, as well as offering a minor in Theatre, a minor in Dance, and a new B.S. in Arts Administration. For more than a decade, most of our students have attained paid jobs, paid internships, or “paid for” graduate school within 12 months of graduation. As a department we produce 4 mainstage productions per year (two musicals and two dramatic presentations), as well as an additional 4-6 shows in our Second Season and Studio Series.

Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE M/F/D/V.

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Job Title: Instructional Designer

Reports to: Dean of Dual Enrollment & Distance Learning

Summary:

The Instructional Designer, an on-campus and in-person position, leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of classroom, online, and hybrid courses and programs. This position partners closely with faculty to enhance teaching effectiveness through the integration of sound pedagogical practices and instructional technologies that support student engagement and learning outcomes. The position supports institutional goals related to quality assurance, academic integrity, accessibility, and innovation in digital learning

Serving as the primary resource for the institution’s learning management system (LMS), the Instructional Designer provides both strategic oversight and day-to-day support for online course delivery. The role collaborates extensively with academic leadership and the Office of Information Technology to ensure the effective implementation and support of instructional technologies aligned with the college’s academic mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and revise classroom, online, and hybrid course materials, aligning pedagogical objectives with appropriate instructional technologies

· Coordinate the proposal, development, review, and evaluation of online courses, and support decision-making related to online course offerings in collaboration with the Dean of Dual Enrollment & Distance Learning

· Plan and deliver individual and group training for faculty on instructional technologies and effective teaching methodologies, in collaboration with academic leadership

· Serve as the primary resource for faculty on the use of the LMS and other digital tools to support the delivery of course content

· Develop and maintain online training materials and resources to support faculty use of educational technologies

· Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging instructional technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance course design, delivery, and support

· Collaborate with the Office of Information Technology to ensure the reliability, functionality, and effectiveness of the LMS and other instructional systems

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, or a related field is required.

· Master’s degree is preferred.

· Demonstrated experience designing and developing online, in-person, or hybrid courses within a higher education environment is required.

· Strong knowledge of instructional design frameworks, learning theory, and effective online pedagogy is required.

· Experience applying accessibility standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in digital course design is required.

· Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult effectively across disciplines and organizational levels is required.

· Proficiency with learning management systems and related instructional technologies is required. Moodle experience is strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated success partnering with faculty and academic leadership to advance institutional goals for teaching and learning is preferred.

· Familiarity with Quality Matters or other recognized quality assurance frameworks for online learning is preferred.

· Commitment to and experience with ensuring academic integrity through technologies and course design.

Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  EOE M/F/D/V.