TRIO Educational Specialist - (Thomaston )

Atlanta Metropolitan State College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is seeking a full-time TRIO Educational Specialist to support first-generation students. This role involves coordinating activities, providing academic advisement, and ensuring student success in college admissions and financial aid processes. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in an educational setting serving diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of scholarship searches and college admissions procedures.
• TRIO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all student activities and provide academic advisement.
• Conduct group and individual counseling sessions.
• Chaperone ETS activities and assist with tutoring.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, or a related field

Job description

Job Title: TRIO Educational Specialist - (Thomaston )
Location: Atl Metropolitan State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 281410
About Us At Atlanta Metropolitan State College, we are committed to creating a vibrant, growth-oriented community where innovation thrives, collaboration is celebrated, and contributions are valued. As a proud member of the University System of Georgia (USG) and fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), AMSC is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives. AMSC embraces core values¿Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Belonging, and Public Service¿that guide our culture and work. We strive to create an atmosphere where individuals feel respected, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. Here, gratitude and recognition are not just practices but embedded in everything we do.Located on a picturesque campus in Southwest Atlanta, AMSC offers the perfect blend of accessibility and opportunity. Just ten minutes from downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, our campus is an ideal destination for those ready to make a meaningful impact.Job Summary

This is a full-time, twelve-month position that reports to the Director of the Educational Talent Search Program. Responsibilities include coordinating all student activities; conducting group and individual counseling sessions; providing academic advisement; assisting seniors with college admissions and financial aid; recruiting potential students; conducting workshops with parents and students; chaperoning all ETS activities; visiting target schools weekly to meet with students; assisting academic instructors with after-school tutoring supervision; maintaining student files; recruiting students for the program; interviewing parents of potential students; assisting the Director with orientation for new students and parents; maintaining relationships with target school counselors and other essential school personnel; coordinating pre and post testing of students; coordinating follow-up of program graduates; coordinating summer class schedules for students; assisting the Director with grant writing; assisting the director with program evaluation; other duties as assigned by the Director.

Campus Security Authority (CSA) Responsibilities
This position is classified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As a CSA, the employee will have specific responsibilities to report any Clery Act qualifying crimes that they are made aware of to the institution's designated office. CSA duties include promptly reporting incidents and cooperating with Clery Act compliance efforts, including attending required training.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Education, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, or a related field

Experience: at least two years of experience in an educational setting varies student populations to include first-generation and minors. Applicants should be knowledgeable of scholarship searches, FAFSA requirements, and college admissions procedures. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

TRIO experience preferred.

Proposed Salary

The Salary Range of $46,500 - $48,000 is commensurate with qualifications and experiences contingent upon the continuation of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Education.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG).

Equal Employment Opportunity Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the AMSC to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the AMSC's Human Resources at 404.756.4047. Background Check Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted.Accommodations The physical demands are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.Special Applicant Instructions To apply, please ensure that you fully complete all application questions and fields. Be sure to attach all required documents, including:

• Unofficial transcripts
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Contact information for references

Submitting a complete and thorough application helps us better assess your qualifications and ensures a smooth review process.