Director, Civic Engagement - Clarkston Campus

Georgia State University•Clarkston, GA

11h

About The Position

Georgia State University - Perimeter College seeks a Director, Civic Engagement for its Clarkston Campus. The Director oversees the project’s Plan of Operation and leads staff in providing educational advising services to participants. The role also manages the project budget, verifies participant eligibility and documentation, develops strategic partnerships, oversees assessment and evaluation, and submits annual performance reports to the U.S. Department of Education. The position involves on-campus and online duties. It is a regular, full-time, sponsor-funded position, and continuation depends on grant funding.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in education, guidance and counseling, student personnel services or a related field, and five years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
A combination of work experience, including training and education, may be substituted for a degree.

Responsibilities

Oversee and be accountable for all aspects of the project’s Plan of Operation, providing leadership and guidance to direct reports delivering educational advising services to approximately 340 of 1,160 participants annually.
Oversee advising services covering postsecondary entry, reentry or continuation; college admissions and financial aid applications; financial literacy; academic, career and educational advising; school reentry; and High School Equivalency testing.
Manage the project budget and conduct monthly expenditure reviews to ensure expenses are accurately accounted for, allowable and allocable, and unrelated or unallowable expenses are identified and removed.
Ensure and verify participant eligibility under federal regulations, grant requirements and program criteria, maintaining complete supporting documentation.
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with area technical colleges, community organizations and Georgia State University units to advance program goals.
Review formative assessment data, oversee the annual summative evaluation, and prepare and submit the annual performance report to the U.S. Department of Education by required deadlines.
Train, supervise and guide the Assistant Director and Educational Program Specialist.
Ensure EOC staff complete required annual training on TRIO regulations, federal requirements and program policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.