High School Initiatives Coordinator

Company Description

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC), part of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides workforce development and educational services in DeKalb, Newton, and Rockdale counties. GPTC offers programs leading to associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates, utilizing both traditional and distance learning methods. With a vision to deliver exceptional learning experiences through over 100 career pathways, GPTC prepares students for productive careers in a competitive workforce. The institution also supports adult education, including basic academic skills improvement, high school equivalency preparation, and English language proficiency growth. Faculty members bring extensive industry experience and professional training to support student success.

Role Description

The High School Initiatives Coordinator role at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is a full-time, on-site position based in Covington, GA. The coordinator will work to develop, implement, and oversee programs aimed at engaging high school students. Responsibilities include building relationships with high schools, counseling students on dual enrollment opportunities, managing program logistics, and liaising with faculty and administrators. The role also involves planning outreach strategies, conducting workshops, and monitoring program outcomes to ensure alignment with institutional goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as primary point of contact for and collaborates with high school administrators, counselors and staff to promote a seamless guidance system between secondary and post-secondary institutions in a professional manner.
• Secures proper signatures required by the Technical College System of Georgia and the Department of Education (DOE) for dual and joint enrollment programs and articulation agreements in a timely manner.
• Provides information to students on program offerings and facilitates the admissions process, including arranging for placement testing, application collection, transfer of transcripts, and financial aid completion.
• Coordinates with high schools, the registration and withdrawal of students in the program in an organized and timely manner.
• Responsible for the initial and continuing education of public and private middle and high school administrators, counselors, and teachers relative to Dual Enrollment.
• Evaluates Dual Enrollment applicants' files to ensure that specific admission criteria have been met.
• Coordinates with financial aid staff regarding tuition, fees, and GA Futures in a professional and timely manner.
• Initiates the entry of application information into the student information system.
• Verifies each student is in the appropriate program of study based on schedule of classes and that each student's classes are within the program of study for financial aid purposes.
• Provides high school personnel with semester schedules for students participating in off-campus programs.
• Enrolls students into their requested courses using BANNER.
• Communicates and educates secondary staff about the Dual Enrollment and articulation matrices.
• Facilitates the awarding of individual student articulated credit at the technical college level.
• Plans and executes orientations for DE students
•  Maintains accurate records of ACCUPLACER scores for Dual Enrollment students and articulated credit awards. Enters data within specified time frames.
• Assists in maintaining the acquisition and distribution process of textbooks for students; to include coordinating book orders with campus bookstore and ensuring student accounts remain accurate, and delivering text books for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with students, parents, and educational stakeholders.
• Background in Education, including familiarity with secondary and post-secondary learning environments.
• Experience in Youth Development and a passion for fostering academic and personal growth among high school students.
• Skills in Educational Leadership, including the ability to manage and implement initiatives effectively.
• Proficiency in Training and delivering workshops or presentations to diverse audiences.
• A bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in program coordination or administration is a plus.

To apply, please go to: https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/high-school-initiatives-coordinator-perkins-funded-73898