Sponsor Funded Administrative - Educational Program Specialist

Sponsor Funded Administrative - Educational Program Specialist

Provost & VP of Academic Affairs

Educational Opp & TRIO Programs

Location: Alpharetta Campus

TRIO Student Support Services aims to increase the academic potential of participants and are provided at no cost to eligible students. The goal of SSS is to increase the retention and graduation rates of college students who demonstrate academic need and who are either first-generation, and/or low-income, and/or have a documented disability. This goal is based upon the belief that all students, regardless of age, family background, learning style, or presence of a disability, should have equal opportunity to reach their full personal, academic, and career potential.

WHAT MAKES TRIO A GREAT PLACE?

* A flexible work environment

* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

* Professional development opportunity and mentorship

* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Office of TRIO Student Support Services is seeking to recruit an Educational Program Specialist for the Alpharetta campus. The Educational Program Specialist is responsible for providing academic services through the Student Support Services Program (SSS). This TRIO program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education and serves students who are first-generation, come from low-income backgrounds, and/or students with disabilities. The purpose of the program is to increase the retention and graduation rates of these students. Through a holistic approach, this position will provide students with the skills and inspiration needed to be successful in higher education and continue on to graduate/professional school. Other responsibilities include advising (academic, career, personal, financial), conducting workshops, and tracking student records. The Educational Program Specialist should have great communication skills necessary to develop a good rapport with undergraduate students, faculty, and university staff.

A successful candidate should possess the following skills:
- Ability to make oral presentations to undergraduate-level students
- Possess experience advising first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities
- Proven ability to advocate, coordinate services, and perform liaison duties for underrepresented populations is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor and maintain program records.

SPONSOR FUNDED:

***This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Master's degree and two years experience counseling low-income academically under-prepared high school or
College students in either a postsecondary educational or community-based human service agency.