Student Support Services Academic Specialist - Limited Term

Student Support Services Academic Specialist - Limited Term

Reporting to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS), the Limited Term Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Specialist will coordinate programming and offer academic advising services to foster students' academic success and personal development. This position will work with campus stakeholders to support student retention, progression, and graduation. The Department of Education federally funds the TRIO Student Support Services program, serving 140 students.

The program offers comprehensive support services, including peer tutoring, math, reading, and English instruction skills, academic advising, counseling, career planning, and financial aid application assistance. In addition, the program provides career development that aligns student interests and academic goals to identify career paths and opportunities for cultural and educational enrichment activities. Position continuation is contingent upon reaching assigned goals, successfully meeting all job responsibilities, continuing the grants/availability of grant funding.

This position will require some evening and weekend hours.

Function 1 -
Provide individualized academic advising to students on course selection, degree requirements, academic policies, and resources available for educational support; provide regular outreach to SSS student participants

Function 2 -
Maintain timely and accurate records of student interactions and program participation

Function 3 -
Make referrals to appropriate student support and campus resources

Function 4 -
Assist participants with planning for postgraduate studies and/or employment

Function 5 -
Coordinate the logistics of programs and activities aimed at enhancing SSS student participants¿ success and engagement and enhance program participants' academic, career, and personal development

Function 6 -
Assist in planning special events such as award ceremonies, National TRIO Day, and others SSS activities

Function 7 -
Implement marketing and advertising strategies to promote the SSS program using various channels, including social media, email campaigns, and campus events

Function 8 -
Participate in campus events including, but not limited to, student success workshops, new student orientation, faculty training, welcome events, and preview days

Function 9 -
Cultivate relationships with campus stakeholders to promote SSS participation in program activities

Function 10 -
Other related duties as assigned

4 Year / Bachelor's Degree required in education, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university

At least three years of relevant experience

At least three years of college academic advising experience
Experience in Federal TRIO, GEAR UP, CAMP, HEP or other grant-funded student success program
Experience planning campus events for various student populations
Experience with BANNER
Experience with Blumen
Experience with the financial aid process
Bilingual
$42,100 - $50,500; Salary offer will be dependent on candidate¿s experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

ABILITIES
Ability to implement strategies to successfully engage and motivate SSS students, faculty, staff, and administration

Ability to work under minimal direction/supervision to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize duties with appropriate follow-through and fluctuating workloads

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and records

Ability to work evenings and weekends

KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of higher education processes, practices of administrative organization, and management

Knowledge of trends, issues and best practices relevant to advising and ability to apply the knowledge to develop and improve advising practices and support student success

Knowledge of educational advising strategies, assessment of student learning styles and learning needs, non-cognitive behavior skills needed for student success, and postsecondary education barriers experienced by low-income and first-generation SSS students

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations

SKILLS
Proficiency in EAB Navigate, 25LIVE

Experience working as part of a team with leadership and effective working relationships

Strong computer/technology, social media, and Microsoft Office software skills, including Degreeworks, D2L, and BANNER

Skills in verbal and written communication.

Skills in interpersonal interactions and relationship building.

Skills in preparing and delivering presentations.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are subject to the applicable federal laws, state laws, statutes, rules and regulations of this institution, and to the bylaws and policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Georgia Gwinnett College 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).
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Position of Trust + Education

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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