Sponsor Funded Professional – Educational Program SpecialistEducational Opp & TRIO ProgramLocationDunwoody GSU Perimeter College CampusThe TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programs are federally funded by the United States Department of Education. Through specialized services, their goal 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.Job DescriptionThe Educational Program Specialist is responsible for the provision of services to the TRIO SSS participants. Through a holistic approach, this position will advocate for and empower participants toward self‑sufficiency by providing needs assessments and offering advisement and guidance in the areas of academic, financial, career, social, and personal development. Responsibilities include advising (academic, career, personal, and financial), assisting in graduate/professional school preparation, conducting workshops, and tracking student records. The Educational Program Specialist should possess excellent communication skills necessary to develop a strong rapport with undergraduate students, faculty, and university staff.BenefitsGenerous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.A knowledge‑sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.Professional development opportunity and mentorshipA rapidly growing center within an academic settingKey ResponsibilitiesIdentify and recruit eligible participants for TRIO SSS ProgramMaintain a caseload of students and meet regularly with students to provide academic, career, social/personal, financial, and transfer/graduate/professional school advisement.Develop, plan, and facilitate seminars and workshops for program participantsCoordinate academic, cultural, and educational services/activities to meet objectives.Maintain detailed and accurate records of program data required for federal reporting purposes.Generate monthly reports and assist Director with annual performance reporting.Perform other duties as assignedAbility to make oral presentations to undergraduate‑level studentsPossess experience advising first‑generation college students and individuals with disabilitiesPhysical RequirementsThe position may require local travel between campuses to perform required duties, attend meetings, and other responsibilities.Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.Requires adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, and in writing. The job takes place in normal environmental conditions.DisclaimerThis job requisition provides a high‑level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee's direct supervisor.QualificationsMinimum 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.Administrative InformationCollege/Business Unit: Provost & VP Academic AffairsLocation: Dunwoody CampusJob Posting: 06/09/26, 8:00:47 AM#J-18808-Ljbffr
