Educational Program Specialist - Clarkston Campus

Employer: Georgia State University
Location: Atlanta, GA

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Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Educational Program Specialist

Perimeter College, Clarkson Campus

Georgia State University

Introduction to the Department

For more than 60 years, Perimeter College has been a gateway to higher education for the Atlanta region and beyond. On five campuses and online, students take advantage of our support and small classes to build a solid academic foundation that enables them to reach their goals. Perimeter College-Georgia State University is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education through learner-centered and innovative educational approaches that prepare students for professional careers and lifelong learning. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence.

The External Relations and Workforce Development Department (EOC Grant) is seeking (1) dedicated and experienced Educational Program Specialist

WHAT MAKES PERIMETER COLLEGE GREAT PLACE?

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

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

· Professional development opportunities and mentorship

· A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of the SFA Educational Program Specialist are the following:

· Provides comprehensive academic, career, and educational advising to approximately 410 of the 1160 adult participants annually, assisting individuals in entering, reentering, or continuing postsecondary education. Provides guidance on college admissions and financial aid processes, financial literacy, career pathways, school reentry, and High School Equivalency testing.

· In coordination with the Director and Assistant Director, determines and verifies participant eligibility in accordance with program requirements and ensures accurate documentation of eligibility, services provided, participant progress, and outcomes. Maintains complete and timely participant records and monitors documentation to support compliance with federal grant requirements, reporting obligations, and program performance goals.

· Develops and conducts outreach with community organizations and partners surrounding Perimeter College campuses to increase awareness of program services, identify prospective participants, and strengthen community partnerships. Represents the program at community events and activities and coordinates outreach efforts to support participant recruitment and program enrollment goals.

· Assists participants in identifying and accessing appropriate tutoring and academic support services through Georgia State University’s Learning and Tutoring Centers. Coordinates referrals and follows up with participants as needed to support academic progress and successful educational outcomes. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

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

College/Business Unit
11/02/26, 11:59:00 PM

College/Business Unit: Perimeter College
Location: Clarkston Campus
Job Posting: 10/28/26, 7:41:31 AM

Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.

Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.

More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.

The University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.

Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.

The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.

The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.