Full-Time Student Success Advisor

Georgia Department of Revenue; Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Student Success Advisor position in the Student Engagement division. This position is located at ATC’s Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Engagement, the Full-Time Student Success Advisor position is highly collaborative and responsible for facilitating intensive, individualized evidence-based interventions and support to foster student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related work experience.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred in counseling, higher education, social work or related field.
• Experience with student retention practices and programs; knowledge of student development and retention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, individualized evidence-based interventions and support to foster student accountability and success.
• Assess individual student needs and work with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Ensure students in high-demand career programs achieve their maximum educational and vocational potential.

Skills

Success coaching

Advising

Counseling

Time management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years experience

Job description

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Job Title:

Full-Time Student Success Advisor

Agency:

Atlanta Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005043

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$50,000 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time Student Success Advisor position in the Student Engagement division. This position is located at Atlanta Tech’s Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Student Engagement, the Full-Time Student Success Advisor position is highly collaborative and responsible for facilitating intensive, individualized evidence-based interventions and support to foster student accountability and overall success. The Student Success Advisor will assess individual student needs and work with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure students enrolled in high-demand career programs at Atlanta Technical College achieve their maximum educational and vocational potential.

COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of and sensitivity to the multicultural differences/needs of students.
• Skilled in providing success coaching, advising and/or counseling to diverse populations of students, including low-income, academically under-prepared college students in a postsecondary education setting.
• Strong time management skills, with focus on the ability to handle multiple project needs simultaneously.
• Willingness to work collaboratively across-cross-functional teams
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess and demonstrate a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND two ( 2 ) years of directly related work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess and demonstrate the following:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in counseling, higher education, social work or related field.
• Experience with student retention practices and programs as well as knowledge of student development and retention strategies, curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and assessments.
• Two ( 2 ) or more years of full-time experience as an academic coach, academic or career advisor or other role in student support services in higher education, nonprofit or community services organization.
• Advanced computer skills and experience with educational technologies, learning software, and online assessment tools such as BANNER or other student database systems.
• Knowledge of Financial Aid practices in a higher education setting.
• Formal Student Success Advisor training.

*** May be required to work at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER** : **

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail]. To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: [e-mail]. Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contactGeorgina Dumay, Director, HumanResources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. [e-mail].

Do not sendrésumésto any of the email addressed above, they will not be opened or reviewed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and Two (2) years of related work experience.

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.