Job Details
Job Title: Coordinator of the Launchpad Academy and Lecturer
Location: Clayton State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 303791
About Us
Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.
The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.
Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.
Job Summary
The Launchpad Academy is a leadership academy at Clayton State University that supports students and faculty in adapting to technical, social, and business expectations of the 21st century workforce. The Coordinator of the Launchpad Academy will be responsible for recruiting and supporting the Academy's cohort of students throughout the program, including communication with the industry partner to ensure program progress and success. The Coordinator of the Launchpad Academy will also be responsible to grow the Academy by identifying new industry partners to join the program. The coordinator will also teach at least one course per semester to ensure Launchpad student progress.
Responsibilities
- Visiting local High schools to Recruit for CSTEM programs, symposium, Networking, Camps Recruit, Manage LLA Scholarship and awards.
- Oversee and mentor students in the Academy to assist with retention and academic success.
- Assist with placement of students participating in Academy and job shadowing tour.
- Manage and oversee academy instructional offering activities and assist with summer camps.
- Work with faculty to coordinate students research and internship and invite talk manage Launchpad Academy designated spaces and events (symposium).
- Ensure professional and regular communication with industry partners and serve as liaison.
- Generate, cultivate, and maintain relationships with industry partners to assist in the solicitation of internal and external funding sources in support of the Academy.
- Teach at least one course per semester to provide supervision and support to Launchpad Leadership Academy students.
- Direct student projects and work with student research advisors, organize and help students to attend workshops and events (poster).
- Analyzing student data, feedback and submit end of the semester reports.
- Tracking academic performance and student.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree required.
- One year of experience teaching and mentoring students.
- Three years of experience in a professional office environment working with external partners.
- Three years of high-level project management experience required, preferably in a higher education or non-profit setting; or a combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fundraising experience.
Required Documents to Attach
- CV/Resume
- Unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire)
- List of references
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to manage a classroom and provide academic support to students.
- Knowledge of development processes and programs.
- Ability in successfully working with students, external partners, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Experience in identifying donor prospects and supporting prospect pipelines.
- Superior written and oral communications skills and analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work comfortably with computer systems and databases.
- Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-values and https://www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies.
