Civic Engagement Lead, Adult Education & Workforce

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University - Perimeter College seeks an Assistant Director, Civic Engagement to lead outreach and support for adult learners in the Clarkston area. The role focuses on advising, FAFSA completion, and evaluating-costs of career pathways within the Perimeter College communities.

The position directs the Learning and Employment Records initiative, coordinating training and services to document participants' workforce knowledge, skills, and abilities, while ensuring eligibility and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group advising and hands-on assistance to approximately 410 of the 1160 adult participants annually with apprenticeship and college applications, FAFSA completion, and evaluation of the long-term costs and benefits of various career pathways in communities surrounding Perimeter College campuses, as assigned.
• Leads the program's Learning and Employment Records (LER) initiative by developing, coordinating, and implementing training and support services that assist adult participants in documenting and demonstrating their workforce knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ensures and documents participant eligibility and accurately records all services provided to each participant in accordance with program requirements and federal grant regulations.
• Leads and coordinates the project's recruitment schedule to ensure adults throughout the 10-county target area have timely access to information about and opportunities to participate in project services.
• Connects participants with appropriate tutoring and academic support services through Georgia State University's Learning and Tutoring Centers and facilitates access to available resources.
• Provides ongoing guidance and support to the Educational Program Specialist to ensure effective and timely delivery of program services. Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Georgia State University - Perimeter College seeks an Assistant Director, Civic Engagement to lead outreach and support for adult learners in the Clarkston area. The role focuses on advising, FAFSA completion, and evaluating-costs of career pathways within the Perimeter College communities.

The position directs the Learning and Employment Records initiative, coordinating training and services to document participants' workforce knowledge, skills, and abilities, while ensuring eligibility and