Student Affairs Specialist

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a full time Student Affairs Specialist. This individual will be responsible for advising students during early registration, open registration, and drop/add periods; Assist with recruitment and other duties in support of Student Affairs Division. This position is full-time/non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Assists students, faculty and staff with admissions process
• Conducts information sessions for prospective students
• Process admissions applications
• Keep abreast of college deadlines and important information
• Answer community inquiries from email and phone calls
• Advises students during early registration, open registration and drop/add periods
• Conducts information sessions for prospective students
• Interprets college transcripts and makes acceptance decisions
• Answers application processing questions for new students
• Processes new student applications
• Assists faculty with student issues with registration, advisement and academics
Communicate admissions decisions to applicantsAssist other departments with special activities as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field *and * Three (3) years of work experience in a related field

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience using BANNER software
• Work experience in a post-secondary institution in admissions or registrar's office. 

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Applications accepted until June 14, 2026. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume, and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (incomplete submissions will not be considered). Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

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