Educational Program Specialist
Description
Sponsor Funded Professional – Educational Program Specialist
Educational Opp & TRIO Program
This position will be located at the Alpharetta GSU Perimeter College Campus
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programs are federally funded by the United States Department of Education. Through specialized services, their goal is to increase the retention and graduation rates of college students who demonstrate academic need and who are either first-generation, and/or low-income, and/or have a documented disability.
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Identify and recruit eligible participants for TRIO SSS Program
- Maintain a caseload of students and meet regularly with students to provide academic, career, social/personal, financial, and transfer/graduate/professional school advisement.
- Develop, plan, and facilitate seminars and workshops for program participants
- Coordinate academic, cultural, and educational services/activities to meet objectives.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of program data required for federal reporting purposes.
- Generate monthly reports and assist Director with annual performance reporting.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Hiring Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications:
- A successful candidate must have a strong work ethic and ability to maintain strict confidentiality; must have strong organizational, record-keeping, time-management, and multi-tasking skills; Excellent oral, written, listening, and communication skills; Experience advising, counseling, and/or mentoring students; Experience in coordinating program services, creating and conducting presentations and/or facilitating workshops.
- Preference may be given to those who possess a master’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience working as an academic coach, academic or career advisor, or similar role in higher education, nonprofit, or community service organization. Previous TRIO work experience or experience working with low-income, first-generation, and/or students with disabilities is a plus.
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