Assistant Director, Civic Engagement - Clarkston Campus
About The Position
Perimeter College-Georgia State University’s External Relations and Workforce Development Department is seeking an Assistant Director, Civic Engagement. The role supports adult participants in communities surrounding Perimeter College campuses and throughout a 10-county target area. The Assistant Director provides advising and hands-on assistance with apprenticeship and college applications, FAFSA completion, and evaluating career pathways. The position also leads the program’s Learning and Employment Records (LER) initiative, coordinates recruitment, ensures participant eligibility and service documentation, connects participants with academic support, and guides an Educational Program Specialist.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
- A combination of work experience, including training and education, may be substituted for a degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group advising and hands-on assistance to approximately 410 of the 1,160 adult participants annually with apprenticeship and college applications, FAFSA completion, and evaluation of the long-term costs and benefits of career pathways.
- Lead the program’s Learning and Employment Records (LER) initiative by developing, coordinating, and implementing training and support services that help adult participants document and demonstrate their workforce knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Ensure and document participant eligibility and accurately record services provided in accordance with program requirements and federal grant regulations.
- Lead and coordinate the project’s recruitment schedule to ensure adults throughout the 10-county target area have timely access to information about and opportunities to participate in project services.
- Connect participants with appropriate tutoring and academic support services through Georgia State University’s Learning and Tutoring Centers and facilitate access to available resources.
- Provide ongoing guidance and support to the Educational Program Specialist to ensure effective and timely delivery of program services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement benefits
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
