Student Success Coordinator (VLD)

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in Valdosta, GA seeks a Student Success Coordinator to provide enrollment, advisement, and retention support for a diverse student population, under leadership of the Dean/Director for Student Success and Enrollment Management.

You will coordinate campus-based and online orientations, assist with admissions, registration, financial aid, and collaborate with academic programs to serve students; the role includes travel between campuses and occasional

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of related experience; a combination may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide enrollment, academic advising, and retention support to a diverse student population under the leadership of the Dean/Director for Student Success and Enrollment Management.
• Assist prospects and students with admissions, registration, financial aid, comprehensive academic planning, and related processes.
• Coordinate campus-based and online new student orientation activities and participate in recruitment activities.
• Collaborate with academic programs to serve students assigned by programs as part of a student success team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean/Director or Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Education

Associate’s Degree

Three years related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

BANNER

DegreeWorks

TargetX

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Student Success Coordinator (VLD)

Agency: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007695

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $45,500/YR.

Job Description:

• Under the leadership of the Dean and or Director for Student Success and Enrollment Management, provides enrollment, academic advising, and retention support services for a diverse student population.
• The enrollment, advisement, and retention processes include, but are not limited to, orienting students to Wiregrass’s academic structure and policies; assisting prospects and students with admissions processes, registration related issues and processes, comprehensive academic planning, and financial aid; and referring students to professional support services offered through Wiregrass and the service area.
• Student Success Coordinators also function as part of a team to serve students assigned by academic programs.
• The successful candidate will coordinate campus-based and online new student orientation activities and participate in recruitment activities.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Dean and or Director for Student Success, or the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities.
• All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [e-mail] to request accommodations.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for performance of duties. Working Conditions: Category III - No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s Degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education *
• Three (3) years of related experience. NOTE: A combination of related experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with BANNER, DegreeWorks, and Target X.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior experience serving as an academic advisor in a post-secondary educational setting.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary is $45,500/yr.. This position is full‐time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as 13 paid holidays, Paid Parental Support Leave, Maternal Birth Leave, other leave accruals, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement.
• This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS

Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for this position. Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to: Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus, Brooks Hall, Room Rm. 548, (229) 333‐5356 or [e-mail]; OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504 Coordinator (all campuses), Dean for Student Engagement, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, (229) 333‐2100 ext. 1236 or [e-mail] *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or 1‐800‐255‐0056 from a TTY/TDD.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education*and* Three (3) years of related experience.--Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience, and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-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.

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