High School Initiatives /Student Affairs Assistant

Georgia Piedmont Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Sick and annual leave

Health and flexible benefits

Job summary

State of Georgia invites applications for the High School Initiatives / Student Affairs Assistant at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. The role focuses on coordinating dual enrollment, admissions processes, and articulation between high schools and the technical college.

The successful candidate will work across Newton and Rockdale counties, guiding students through admissions, financial aid, and course sequencing while liaising with high school personnel and campus staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of work experience in a secondary or post-secondary environment.
• Official transcripts required within 60 days of employment.
• Preferred qualifications include admissions counseling and recruitment experience at a college.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact for high school administrators, counselors and staff to promote a seamless guidance system between secondary and postsecondary institutions.
• Secures signatures required by the Technical College System of Georgia and DOE for dual/joint enrollment programs and articulation agreements.
• Provides information to students on program offerings and facilitates admissions, placement testing, transcripts, and financial aid completion.
• Coordinates with high schools for student registration and withdrawal in an organized, timely manner.
• Initiates entry of application data into the student information system and ensures courses align with program of study for aid purposes.

Skills

Admissions counseling

Recruitment experience

K-12/postsecondary familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2 years of relevant experience

Tools

BANNER

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: High School Initiatives /Student Affairs Assistant

Agency: Georgia Piedmont Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000006645

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: Job Description: POSITION: HIGH SCHOOL INITIATIVES COORDINATOR PRIMARY LOCATION: NEWTON CAMPUS DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, assists state, secondary and postsecondary instructional leadership in the planning and development of career programs of study including articulation, Dual Enrollment opportunities that leads to either an industry recognized credential, postsecondary certificate of credit, diploma, or associates degree. This position will primarily serve Newton and Rockdale Counties. Travel within the GPTC service area will be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Serves as primary point of contact for and collaborates with high school administrators, counselors and staff to promote a seamless guidance system between secondary and post-secondary institutions in a professional manner.
• 2. Secures proper signatures required by the Technical College System of Georgia and the Department of Education (DOE) for dual and joint enrollment programs and articulation agreements in a timely manner.
• 3. Provides information to students on program offerings and facilitates the admissions process, including arranging for placement testing, application collection, transfer of transcripts, and financial aid completion.
• 4. Coordinates with high schools, the registration and withdrawal of students in the program in an organized and timely manner.
• 5. Responsible for the initial and continuing education of public and private middle and high school administrators, counselors, and teachers relative to Dual Enrollment.
• 6. Evaluates Dual Enrollment applicants' files to ensure that specific admission criteria have been met.
• 7. Coordinates with financial aid staff regarding tuition, fees, and GA Futures in a professional and timely manner.
• 8. Initiates the entry of application information into the student information system.
• 9. Verifies each student is in the appropriate program of study based on schedule of classes and that each student's classes are within the program of study for financial aid purposes.
• 10. Provides high school personnel with semester schedules for students participating in off-campus programs.
• 11. Enrolls students into their requested courses using BANNER.
• 12. Communicates and educates secondary staff about the Dual Enrollment and articulation matrices.
• 13. Facilitates the awarding of individual student articulated credit at the technical college level.
• 14. Plans and executes orientations for DE students.
• 15. Maintains accurate records of ACCUPLACER scores for Dual Enrollment students and articulated credit awards. Enters data within specified time frames.
• 16. Assists in maintaining the acquisition and distribution process of textbooks for students; to include coordinating book orders with campus bookstore and ensuring student accounts remain accurate, and delivering text books for students.
• 17. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university *and* two (2) years of work experience in a secondary or post-secondary environment. All applicants must complete an online application, upload resume, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter. Official Transcripts are required within 60 days of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications: Admissions counseling and recruitment experience at a college or technical college. Instructional experience in a high school setting. Work experience in post-secondary education using a student information system or K-12 school system. Knowledge of and experience with the application of BANNER or other administrative systems, knowledge of regional databases; knowledge of state regulations regarding admissions, international students and residency.

SALARY/BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $48,000. This is a full-time position with paid state holidays, accrued annual and sick leave and the State of Georgia Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

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. Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.