Description

Sponsor Funded Executive- Program Director

University Advisement Center

Atlanta Campus

Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM 

These are exciting times at the University Advisement Center Department. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!  We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team. 

The University Advisement Center Department is seeking (1) Sponsor Funded Executive- Program Director to join the already awesome team taking the University Advisement Center Department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The University Advisement Center Department A GREAT PLACE?

·     A flexible work environment

·     Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

·     A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

·     Professional development opportunity and mentorship

·     A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Program Director of College Advising Corps (CAC) leads and manages day-to-day operations for Georgia State University College Advising Corps, a partner program of the College Advising Corps. The College Advising Corps is a non-profit organization that works to increase the rates of college enrollment and completion among low-income, first-generation college and underrepresented high school students. College Advising Corps places well-trained, recent college graduates as full-time advisers in the nation’s persistently lowest-performing schools. College Advising Corps provides the support that high-need students require to navigate the complex processes of college admissions and matriculation and securing financial aid. Advisers work to foster a college-going culture within the schools they serve, which is one of the best predictors of whether students will pursue higher education at all. Advisers also support all seniors in postsecondary planning. The Program Director of College Advising Corps (CAC) works with our CAC, Achieve Atlanta, leadership within the Atlanta Public School system, and organizations in Atlanta that provide post-secondary access support. Program management and leadership:

•Manages and oversees the entire College Advising Corp program, this includes recruiting, hiring, and training 12 CAC advisers daily.

•Proactively identify and implement methods for publicizing and promoting the activities of Georgia State University College Advising Corps.

•Establish, nurture, and sustain relationships, communication, and collaboration between and among the host institution, College Advising Corps, partner high schools and districts, and other stakeholders.

•Contribute to best practice sharing with fellow Program Directors in the College Advising Corps’ national network.

 Supervision of advisers:

•Manage a team of 12 CAC Advisers.

•Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate advisers.

•Lead the planning and implementation of on-campus pre-and in-service training.

•Assist each adviser in the development of site-specific strategic plans.

•Assess advisers’ effectiveness and encourage professional development.

•Provide effective supervision, coaching, and leadership for advisers.

• Communicate regularly with advisers, visit advisers in their service communities, and implement additional methods for assuring advisers meet the College Advising Corps goals.

 Management of relationships with partner high schools and community:

• Work with school partners’ site supervisors and leadership to resolve issues that arise. Maintain regular contact with high school counselors and administrators in support of Georgia State University’s College Advising Corps program.

• Consult regularly with partner school principals, counselors, teachers, and district leadership.

• Communicate frequently and effectively with the site supervisor at each school.

Budgets and grants management:

• Oversee Georgia State University’s College Advising Corps program budget.

• Manage aspects of grant funding as needed (e.g., assure deliverables, complete and submit reports, coordinate site visits, coordinate inquiries from grant agencies)

• Track and manage grant funds to ensure their proper use, maintain records, and prepare financial reports as necessary.

• Work in collegiality with College Advising Corps funders and provide reports regarding Advising Corps outcomes, progress, and activities as requested.

 Evaluation and assessment:

• Oversee ongoing data collection and analysis processes and program outcomes reports (e.g., liaison to the national office, work closely with program data analyst and data contacts at school districts and in partner high schools).

• Evaluate the performance of the program through visits to high schools regularly and development and oversight of a formal.

• Review processes with high schools to ensure program goals are being met.

• Regularly analyze data collected to gauge the effectiveness and impact of individual advisers and the program as a whole.

Development: 

• Work with staff from the College Advising Corps development office and others to identify and implement activities to generate financial support for the College Advising Corps program.

• Represent the program to media, community organizations, and other interested parties.

• Host funders for site visits as needed.

 • Establish and nurture relationships with other college access and community programs in the area and beyond – community agencies, the business community, alumni, and community members to increase collaboration and fundraising opportunities.

 Competencies:

• The Program Director will be a mature leader with experience in managing programs in college access or advising, national service, college admissions, school counseling, K- 12, nonprofit management, and/or higher education.

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of supervisory/management experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications: 

Six months of experience working in an institutional, industrial, or commercial setting.

·         Ability to perform heavy lifting when required.

·         Some knowledge of custodial services practices, techniques, and procedures.

College/Business Unit
11/03/24, 3:59:00 AM

College/Business Unit: Enrollment Management
Location: Atlanta Campus
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