Assistant Director, Civic Engagement - Clarkston Campus

Georgia State University; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, Clarkson Campus, seeks an Assistant Director of Civic Engagement in the External Relations and Workforce Development Department. The role focuses on advising adult learners, coordinating the Learning and Employment Records initiative, and ensuring eligibility and service documentation in alignment with federal grants.

The position involves leading recruitment efforts across a 10-county area, connecting participants with tutoring resources, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
• Substitution of work experience/education may be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group advising to adult participants with apprenticeship and college applications and FAFSA.
• Leads the Learning and Employment Records (LER) initiative by developing training and support services.
• Ensures participant eligibility and records services in accordance with program requirements and federal grant regulations.
• Leads and coordinates the project's recruitment schedule to reach adults in the 10-county target area.
• Connects participants with tutoring and academic support services at GSU Learning and Tutoring Centers.
• Provides ongoing guidance to the Educational Program Specialist to ensure timely delivery of services.

Education

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Assistant Director, Civic Engagement

Perimeter College, Clarkson Campus

Georgia State University

Introduction to the Department

For more than 60 years, Perimeter College has been a gateway tohigher education for the Atlanta region and beyond. On fivecampuses and online, students take advantage of our support andsmall classes to build a solid academic foundation that enablesthem to reach their goals. Perimeter College-Georgia StateUniversity is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, andaffordable education through learner-centered and innovativeeducational approaches that prepare students for professionalcareers and lifelong learning. We strive to create an environmentthat fosters collaboration, innovation, and academicexcellence.

The External Relations and WorkforceDevelopment Department is seeking (1) dedicated andexperienced Assistant Director, Civic Engagement.

WHAT MAKES PERIMETER COLLEGE GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuitionassistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively withdiverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of theAssistant Director, Civic Engagement are thefollowing:

• Provides individual and group advising and hands-on assistance toapproximately 410 of the 1160 adult participants annually withapprenticeship and college applications, FAFSA completion, andevaluation of the long-term costs and benefits of various careerpathways in communities surrounding Perimeter College campuses, asassigned.
• Leads the program's Learning and Employment Records (LER)initiative by developing, coordinating, and implementing trainingand support services that assist adult participants in documentingand demonstrating their workforce knowledge, skills, andabilities.
• Ensures and documents participant eligibility and accuratelyrecords all services provided to each participant in accordancewith program requirements and federal grant regulations.
• Leads and coordinates the project's recruitment schedule toensure adults throughout the 10-county target area have timelyaccess to information about and opportunities to participate inproject services.
• Connects participants with appropriate tutoring and academicsupport services through Georgia State University's Learning andTutoring Centers and facilitates access to availableresources.
• Provides ongoing guidance and support to the Educational ProgramSpecialist to ensure effective and timely delivery of programservices. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree and three years of related experience, or acombination of education and related experience.
• A combination of work experience, including training andeducation, may be substituted for degree.