Director, Civic Engagement - Clarkston Campus

Director, Civic Engagement

Georgia State University - Perimeter College

Clarkston Campus

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 Department is seeking (1) dedicated and experienced Director, Civic Engagement

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 Director, Civic Engagement are the following:

• Oversees and is accountable for all aspects of the project's Plan of Operation, while providing leadership and guidance to direct reports in delivering comprehensive educational advising services to approximately 340 of the 1160 participants annually. Services include assistance with entering, reentering, or continuing postsecondary education; college admissions and financial aid applications; financial literacy; academic, career, and educational advising; and guidance related to school reentry and High School Equivalency testing.
• Manages and oversees the project's budget and conducts monthly expenditure reviews to ensure expenditures are accurately accounted for, allowable and allocable to the project, and any unallowable or non-project-related expenditures are identified and removed.
• Ensures and verifies participant eligibility in accordance with federal regulations, grant requirements, and established program criteria, maintaining accurate and complete supporting documentation.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with area technical colleges, community organizations, and internal Georgia State University units to advance program goals and support the achievement of project objectives.
• Reviews formative assessment data, oversees the annual summative evaluation, and prepares and submits the annual performance report to the U.S. Department of Education in accordance with grant requirements and established deadlines.
• Trains, supervises, and provides ongoing guidance to the Assistant Director and Educational Program Specialist and ensures all EOC staff complete required annual training on TRIO regulations, federal requirements, and program policies. Other duties as assigned.

SPONSOR FUNDED:

• This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.

Minimum Requirements:

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