Program Specialist - Student Recruitment (Alpharetta - North Fulton Campus)
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Employment Terms: This job is a part-time, non-benefited, FLSA non-exempt position in the Student Affairs Division that reports to the Coordinator for Recruitment. This position will report to the Alpharetta North-Fulton Campus.
Salary:
Targeted salary is commensurate with education and experience not to exceed the budgeted amount of $20.80 per hour.
Schedule:
19 hours per week, day position. Flexible weekday hours to be determined;
“Occasional Saturday hours during peak times may be required.”
Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 61767):
Associate’s degree *and* Three (3) years of related work experience
Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
Preferred Qualifications: The applicant must be a self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to work under pressure in a professional manner; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and maintain effective relationships with personnel and customers. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to exhibit professional customer service skills. The applicant must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments. The applicant must be a team player, flexible, and have an exceptional customer service attitude.
· Experience with Ellucian banner screens as it relates to college student files.
· Experience with advising high school students regarding high school graduation requirements.
· Experience with assisting students with college admissions requirements.
· Experience with explaining processes and policies to the parents of high school students.
· Intermediate to expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation through the use of pivot tables, V-look up and other functions.
Job Description Summary:
Under general supervision, the Student Recruitment Specialist is a front-facing team member who assists traditional and high school dual enrollment students with information relating to college recruitment efforts. Performs advanced and diversified clerical duties requiring broad experience, skill, and knowledge of organization policies and procedures supporting the department. Completes administrative tasks and special projects as requested, including but not limited to personnel, budgeting, and records management. May assist in purchasing and accounting tasks. May be cross- trained in various assignments related to the operation of the department.
| Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards: | Percentage of Time |
| Assist with coordinating, developing, and implementing recruitment initiatives at a technical college. · Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior · Creates and maintains an up-to-date written process for Gwinnett Technical College | 65% |
| · Provides information to students on program offerings and facilitates the admissions process, including admissions application and student file completion assistance. · Assists students with course registration. · Evaluates Dual Enrollment applicants' files to ensure that specific admission criteria have been met. · Provides high school personnel with college schedules · Tracks data related to Dual Enrollment | |
| Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. · Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility. · Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events. · Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures. · Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately. · Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately. | 20% |
| Assists in attaining textbooks for students. · Assists with book orders with the campus bookstore in a timely manner. | 5% |
| Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending professional development training, workshops, seminars and conferences or by reading professional literature in the related technical field. · Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as requested. · Participates in regular meetings that are applicable to dual enrollment and/or the college · Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others. · Coordinates meetings, establishes agendas and records accurate minutes of meetings. | 5% |
| Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College | 5% |
| Physical Demands: | Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
| Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. | N |
| Requires having a P-Card. | N |
| Driving is a responsibility of this position. | O |
| This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18. | C |
| This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). | C |
| This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
| This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
| This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
| This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
| This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Noisy environments. | O |
| Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
| Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
| Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. | O |
| Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. | C |
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs, and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.