Educational Program Specialist - Clarkston Campus

Georgia State University•Clarkston, GA

11h

About The Position

Perimeter College at Georgia State University is seeking an Educational Program Specialist for the External Relations and Workforce Development Department (EOC Grant). The position provides academic, career, and educational advising to adult participants, supporting their entry into, return to, or continuation in postsecondary education. It also helps participants navigate college admissions, financial aid, financial literacy, career pathways, school reentry, and High School Equivalency testing. Working with the Director and Assistant Director, the specialist determines and verifies participant eligibility, maintains participant documentation, and monitors records to support federal grant compliance, reporting, and program goals. The role also develops community outreach and partnerships, represents the program at events, and helps participants access tutoring and academic support services through Georgia State University’s Learning and Tutoring Centers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive academic, career, and educational advising to approximately 410 of the 1,160 adult participants annually.
Guide participants through college admissions and financial aid processes, financial literacy, career pathways, school reentry, and High School Equivalency testing.
Coordinate with the Director and Assistant Director to determine and verify participant eligibility in accordance with program requirements.
Maintain complete and timely participant records documenting eligibility, services, progress, and outcomes, and monitor documentation for federal grant compliance, reporting obligations, and program performance goals.
Conduct outreach with community organizations and partners near Perimeter College campuses to promote services, identify prospective participants, and strengthen partnerships.
Represent the program at community events and coordinate outreach to support participant recruitment and enrollment goals.
Help participants identify and access tutoring and academic support through Georgia State University’s Learning and Tutoring Centers; coordinate referrals and follow up as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.