Educational Program Specialist
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The Office of TRIO Student Support Services
Newton Campus
The Office of TRIO Student Support Servicesat Georgia State University Perimeter College is seeking to recruitan Educational Program Specialistfor theNewtoncampus. The EducationalProgram Specialistis responsible forproviding academicservicesthroughthe Student Support Services Program (SSS). ThisTRIOprogramis federally funded through theU.S. Department of Educationand servesstudents who arefirst-generationcome fromlow-incomebackgrounds and/or studentswith purpose of the program is toincrease the retention and graduation rates of these students. Through a holistic approach this position will provide students with the skills and inspiration needed to be successful in higher education and continue on to graduate/professionalschool. Other responsibilities include advising (academic career personal financial) conductingworkshops and trackingstudent Program Specialist should have great communication skills necessary to develop a good rapport with undergraduate students faculty and university staff.
WHAT MAKES THE OFFICE OF TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES A GREAT PLACE
- Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
- Professional development opportunity and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
A successful candidate should possess the following skills:
- Ability to make oral presentations to undergraduate level students
- Possess experienceadvisingfirst-generation college students and individuals with disabilities
- Proven ability to advocate coordinate services and perform liaison duties for underrepresented populations is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and maintain program records.
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
A complete and accurate GSU application Resume Cover Letter (Recommended)
Finalcandidates must provide three professional references.
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SPONSOR FUNDED:
***This is a regular full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
- Masters degree and two years experience counseling low-income academically under-prepared high school or college students in either a postsecondary educational or community-based human service agency.
- Masters degree and two years experience counseling low-income academically under-prepared high school or college students in either a postsecondary educational or community-based human service agency.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
