First Year Experience Instructor & Coordinator

Augusta Technical College; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Technical College is seeking a First Year Experience Instructor & Coordinator to oversee and deliver the First-Year Experience program. The role combines instructional duties with program coordination, ensuring alignment with course standards, assessments, and student success strategies.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, guiding faculty, coordinating schedules, and supporting new student orientation, while maintaining documentation and leveraging LMS tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and three years of related experience.
• Preferred: Master’s or Doctorate with five years of program coordination/administrative experience.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans for instructional courses and updates syllabi.
• Delivers classroom and online instruction in theory and practice.
• Evaluates student progress against course objectives.
• Maintains LMS training and teaches online courses as required.
• Provides coordination and leadership for the First-Year Experience course.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to support new student orientation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Facilitation

Instruction delivery

Teamwork

Organization

Pedagogical knowledge

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: First Year Experience Instructor & Coordinator

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000404

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $55,000.00 - $64,479.96

Job Summary

The First Year Experience Instructor & Coordinator will be responsible for performing all aspects of instruction for the program while serving as the coordinator for First Year Experience courses.

Major Duties

• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses.
• Updates course syllabi using college-provided template.
• Provides classroom and/or online instruction in the theory and practical application of courses.
• Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives based on established course grading requirements.
• Measures program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success, and submits results to the department head.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports in a timely manner.
• Completes college and state-mandated professional development training as required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current trends in the industry/business community and maintains contact with the business/industry community and professional organizations.
• Accesses student information from college-wide data systems for advisement and registration purposes.
• Maintains a copy of up-to-date Knowledge Management System (KMS) program standards and course standards to use as reference in curriculum development and revision.
• Participates in commencement, open house, orientation, and other Augusta Technical College activities.
• Establishes an environment conducive to learning in the classroom and/or laboratory by keeping areas clean, maintaining equipment in safe order, posting safety procedures, and establishing a safety program.
• Maintains course content that is current, well-organized, and related to course objectives using a variety of learning modalities.
• Completes the Learning Management System (LMS) training, implements courses into the LMS, and teaches online courses as required.
• Maintains credentials, licensure, and certifications required for teaching and for the profession.
• Maintains clearly communicated office hours and responds to all correspondence in a timely manner.
• Counsels high-risk students and refers them to the appropriate college resource.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in instructional delivery by analyzing student performance and adjusting instruction as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Coordinator Duties

• Provides day-to-day oversight and leadership for the First-Year Experience course.
• Provides visioning and strategic planning for the class in support of the ATC’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Oversees the design, coordination, management, and execution of the first-year experience course.
• Oversees assessment and evaluation for First-Year Experience course, including student satisfaction, impact on retention, graduation rates, and learning objectives.
• Works in collaboration with the office of marketing and the public relations department to create and disseminate various communications to students.
• Works collaboratively with the academic schools and divisions, such as the Student Affairs division, and the Enrollment & Retention division (i.e., Admissions, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Campus Tutorial Center & Testing, & Registrar's).
• Provides guidance, assistance, and direction to faculty and staff members who teach the first-year experience course.
• Collaborates with student affairs to provide support and assistance with new student orientation programs.
• Investigate literature and best practices to explore first-year programming.
• Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve the objectives and goals of students.
• Establishes a classroom/lab organization and management system containing policies and procedures and demonstrates proper classroom/lab management.
• Coordinates program and faculty schedules.
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Prepares and maintains records of all required documentation, supplies, and equipment, budgetary matters, and administrative reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Augusta Technical College.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with three (3) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s or doctorate degree and at least five (5) years of program coordinator/administrative experience.

Competencies

• Knowledge of academic course standards for degree, diploma, and technical certificates of credit curriculum.
• Have excellent written communication, verbal communication, and facilitation/training skills.
• Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Have experience with in-person and online instruction to include a variety of teaching strategies using advanced instructional technologies.
• Skill to make timely decisions to solve problems.
• Have interpersonal, collaboration/teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Knowledgeable of common software programs (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to implement technology into instruction.
• Experience with student orientation programming, new student seminars, or other areas that support new students.
• Have demonstrated a thorough understanding of pedagogical practice and theory, student development theory, best practices in student orientation and first-year programs, and current issues supporting and retaining students.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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