Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
The Student Affairs Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all enrollment services functions for students at the GA VECTR Center. This position will serve as the intermediary between the VECTR Center and prospective and current military-affiliated students, family members and partners throughout the state, and CGTC. This position represents the VECTR Center and advocates for military-related students with CGTC, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), other TCSG institutions, Board of Regents institutions, and Georgia state agencies. Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Position may require travel within the College’s service area as well as other travel as needed.
Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
§ Establishes a working relationship and serves as the connection between the VECTR Center and CGTC Enrollment Services and other college departments and partners
§ Processes student enrollment records, facilitates financial aid services, registers VECTR students for academic courses, and liaises with program instructors to process roster changes
§ Provides outreach and education to the community and local organizations about VECTR academic programs and resources available
§ Stays up to date with and adheres to policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact VECTR Center initiatives
§ Participates in meetings to ensure VECTR Center goals are in line with agency or technical college goals and other meetings as necessary
§ Stays abreast of changing institutional information including admission requirement, new programs, course changes, deadlines, important dates, costs, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates;
participates in team training sessions as available
§ Provides accurate information to prospective and enrolled students concerning state and federal financial assistance, registration process, vocational opportunities, program choice/change, educational requisites, technical college policy/procedure, state policy etc. throughout the students’ enrollment
§ Assists prospective students with the admission and readmissions processes to include advisement of specific career paths
§ Advises students on academic requirements, selection of courses, developing and personalizing an educational plan
§ Facilitates application process for VA benefits and serves as a VCO for CGTC
§ Completes all assigned trainings in a timely manner
§ Other responsibilities as assigned
Job Competencies:
§ Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
§ Knowledge in admission requirements, financial aid, academic requirement, developing career plans, federal and state regulations, and graduation requirements
§ Knowledge of college programs of study
§ Skilled in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
§ Skilled in oral and written communication
§ Skilled in interpersonal relations
§ Decision making and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and use time efficiently
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Must upload transcripts/licensure which show conferred educational degrees and document qualifications in the employment history:
§ Earned Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution from an academic institution that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
§ Documented two (2) years of work experience in a related field
o Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-to-year basis
Preferred Qualifications, in addition to minimum qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following:
§ Experience working in a post-secondary institution admissions or advisement office
Benefits
Salary / Benefits:
Annual gross salary range of $45,000 (Bachelor degree) to $50,004 (Masters degree); actual annual gross will be based on the candidates meeting the published minimum and preferred qualifications. This is a 12-month position. CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS). This position is eligible for retirement benefits, state insurance, leave accrual and holiday pay.