Non-Traditional Programs Advising Coordinator

Georgia Department of Revenue; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Technical College seeks a Non-Traditional Programs Advising Coordinator to support outreach, advisement, and student success. You will collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to contact and assist non-traditional program students, develop informational materials, and promote retention through group activities.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Responsibilities include training faculty, monitoring progress, presenting programs, and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years related work experience.
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs in outreach to potential applicants enrolling in non-traditional programs.
• Establish and implement a system to contact and follow-up with newly enrolled students.
• Provide students with individual advisement, career exploration, job placement, and support services.
• Develop informational materials explaining services for non-traditional program students.
• Promote awareness of services by speaking to classes, student groups, and community organizations.
• Develop group activities to promote retention of students.
• Provide training to faculty on working with non-traditional students.
• Monitor course progress and intervene for academic problems.
• Develop programs, seminars, and workshops on time management, study skills, and job search.
• Build resources to help students stay in school and complete their programs.
• Respond professionally to questions from students and the public.
• Establish follow-up procedures and track monthly reporting on direct services and outcomes.

Skills

Outreach

Advising

Communication

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Title

Non-Traditional Programs Advising Coordinator

Agency

Athens Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000000470

Shift

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

SALARY IS COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. STATE OF GEORGIA BENEFITS PACKAGE.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Student Affairs and Academic Affairs in providing outreach to potential applicants enrolling in non-traditional programs.
• Establish and implement a system to contact and follow-up with any newly enrolled students enrolled in non-traditional programs.
• Provide students enrolled in non-traditional programs with individual assistance in academic advisement, career exploration, job placement, and support services.
• Develop appropriate informational materials explaining services offered to students interested and enrolled in non-traditional programs.
• Promote awareness of services for students enrolled in non-traditional programs by speaking to classes and student groups in the college and civic organizations in the community.
• Develop and conduct group activities to promote retention of students enrolled in non-traditional programs at the college.
• Provide training to faculty on how to understand and effectively work with students enrolled in non-traditional programs.
• Work with instructors of students enrolled in non-traditional programs to monitor course progress and provide intervention for academic problems.
• Develop and present programs, seminars, workshops, and other activities for students enrolled in non-traditional programs, such as time management, study skills, goal setting, money management, and job search.
• Develop a bank of resources that can be used by students enrolled in non-traditional programs to enhance their ability to remain in school and complete their programs of study.
• Respond in a professional manner with accurate and complete information to any questions or concerns registered by students or members of the general public.
• Establish, coordinate, and maintain follow-up procedures to evaluate student response to non-traditional program services.
• Track, document, and communicate monthly reporting, to include direct services to students, outreach, student outcomes, and supports provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience working with non-traditional programs.

Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to [e-mail].

If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact Athens Technical College Human Resources Department at [phone].

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Athens Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college’s implementation of nondiscrimination policies:

• Lindsey Brooker, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Office K-614A, [e-mail] , 706/355-5081, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.
• Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources ; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, [e-mail] , 706/583-2818, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.
• Susan Fyffe, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, [e-mail] , 706/355-5029, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.

Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of credit and/or all appropriate background checks.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree *and* Two (2) years related work experience - -Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

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.