Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.
Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence the Spencer House in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Moore, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu<http://www.ColumbusState.edu> .
The Campus Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the GOALS Program. As such, the coordinator supervises the daily supports provided to students within the GOALS Program (i.e., peer mentor supports, faculty communication, career development instruction, and internship experiences), trains and supervises the undergraduate and graduate student peer mentors, communicates with prospective GOALS students, and coordinates student recruitment outreach to school districts across the state.
- Acts as the daily point of contact for the GOALS Program.
- Trains and supervises peer mentors and graduate assistants who are working within the GOALS Program.
- Schedules classes for GOALS student.
- Coordinates the campus life activities along with the required social and academic supports required by each student within the GOALS Program.
- Collaborate with campus faculty who have GOALS students within their classes.
- Coordinates job internships and provides instruction job skill instruction to GOALS students.
- Leads weekly staff meetings.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding educational information and records.
- Help to maintain a positive academic environment and encourage appropriate college behavior.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Expertise in counseling with adults with developmental disabilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with community employers.
- Strong professionalism and initiative.
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Knowledge of CSU campus.
- Strong organization skills and a high degree of integrity.
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task.
Graduate degree in special education, school counseling or related field. At least three years of experience working with young adults with various disabilities.
Salary is commensurate of experience and education.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 references with contact information included
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to [email protected].
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.