Director, Civic Engagement - Clarkston Campus

Georgia State University; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

Georgia State University, Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus, invites applications for a Director, Civic Engagement. The role leads a grant-funded program, guiding educational advising, college admission assistance, and financial literacy services for participating students.

The successful candidate will oversee operations, budgets, and compliance with TRIO and federal requirements, while building partnerships with technical colleges and community organizations to expand access to higher

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in education, guidance and counseling, student personnel services or related field with five years related work experience.
• Combination of work experience, including training and education, may be substituted for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the Plan of Operation and leads direct reports to deliver advising services to ~340 of 1,160 participants yearly.
• Manages the project's budget and reviews expenditures for allowability and alignment with grant requirements.
• Ensures participant eligibility per federal regulations and documented records.
• Develops strategic partnerships with area colleges and internal units to advance program goals.
• Monitors formative data and annual evaluation; submits performance reports to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Trains and supervises staff; ensures annual TRIO training compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic partnerships

Staff supervision

Educational advising

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Director, Civic Engagement

Georgia State University - Perimeter College

Clarkston Campus

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 Department is seeking(1) dedicated and experienced Director, CivicEngagement

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 the Director, Civic Engagement are the following:

• Oversees and is accountable for all aspects of the project's Planof Operation, while providing leadership and guidance to directreports in delivering comprehensive educational advising servicesto approximately 340 of the 1160 participants annually. Servicesinclude assistance with entering, reentering, or continuingpostsecondary education; college admissions and financial aidapplications; financial literacy; academic, career, and educationaladvising; and guidance related to school reentry and High SchoolEquivalency testing.
• Manages and oversees the project's budget and conducts monthlyexpenditure reviews to ensure expenditures are accurately accountedfor, allowable and allocable to the project, and any unallowable ornon-project-related expenditures are identified and removed.
• Ensures and verifies participant eligibility in accordance withfederal regulations, grant requirements, and established programcriteria, maintaining accurate and complete supportingdocumentation.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with area technicalcolleges, community organizations, and internal Georgia StateUniversity units to advance program goals and support theachievement of project objectives.
• Reviews formative assessment data, oversees the annual summativeevaluation, and prepares and submits the annual performance reportto the U.S. Department of Education in accordance with grantrequirements and established deadlines.
• Trains, supervises, and provides ongoing guidance to theAssistant Director and Educational Program Specialist and ensuresall EOC staff complete required annual training on TRIOregulations, federal requirements, and program policies. Otherduties as assigned.

SPONSOR FUNDED:

***This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campusand online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grantfunding.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in education, guidance and counseling,student personnel services or related field and five years ofrelated work experience, or a combination of education and relatedexperience.
• A combination of work experience, including training andeducation, may be substituted for degree.