Full-Time High School Initiatives Coordinator

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Job Title:  

Full-Time High School Initiatives Coordinator

Agency:

Atlanta Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004730

Shift:

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$55,000 ANNUALLY

Job Description:

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its Full-Time High School Initiatives Coordinator position in the Academic & Student Affairs division, High School Initiatives department. This position is located at Atlanta Tech's Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.    

Under the direct supervision of the Director of High School Initiatives, the Full-Time High School Initiatives Coordinator assists state, secondary, and post-secondary instructional leadership in the planning and development of career programs of study, including dual, joint, enrollment opportunities to high school students in service delivery area that leads to either and industry recognized credential, postsecondary certificate of credit, diploma or associate's degree.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Develops and implements career and technical programs of study;
• Tracks data for dual, joint, and articulated credit enrollees and graduates for completion/graduation from the technical college;
• Coordinates the development and implementation of dual, joint, enrollment programs at college;
• Serves as primary point of contact for and collaborates with high school administrators, counselors, and staff to promote Career and Technical Education, dual enrollment, etc. between high schools within the service delivery area and the college;
• Maintains up-to-date written procedures for dual and joint enrollment;
• Coordinates articulation testing with local high schools within service delivery area;
• Coordinates with appropriate high school management and college management to finalize dual enrollment and articulation agreements within service delivery area;
• Coordinates with all appropriate personnel at high schools in service delivery area regarding the registration and withdrawal of students in dual enrollment program;
• Providing information to potential students and their parents on dual enrollment program offerings at the college to ensure they have adequate information to make informed decisions;
• Coordinates between dual enrollment students and high schools when there is an issue regarding testing, registration, schedules, and/or grades;
• Assists in attaining textbooks for dual-enrolled students; to include coordinating book orders with campus bookstore and ensuring student accounts remain accurate, and delivering textbooks for dual-enrolled students;
• Coordinates efforts with college Director of Marketing to provide information on dual enrollment opportunities within service delivery area;
• Serves as liaison with educational, industrial, and community partners to encourage cooperation and partnerships for dual enrollment within service delivery area and;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of college’s admission and financial aid guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of how high school and college calendars, registration, graduation requirements and schedules work together
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess and demonstrate a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of directly related work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Three (3) or more years of demonstrated support of students in academic development, college and career readiness, and/or social-emotional counseling.

*** May be required to work at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

                                   

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BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.  All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu . Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu .

Do not send résumés to any of the email addressed above, they will not be opened or reviewed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.