Director of Student Support Services - ( SSS ).

Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), it is a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently serves students various backgrounds and is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus, located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The Director of Student Support Services (SSS) has full responsibility to Implement, manage, and effectively administer the Student Support Services federally funded TRIO program. The SSS Director will assist students with all aspects of the collegiate experience, including but not limited to advising, academic support and financial aid.

Resonsibilities 
-Assists in providing workshops for participants.
-Establishes policies and procedures for the project;
-Authorizes expenditures of federal funds and monitor budget frequently.
Primary Duties 
-Prepares and submit all necessary documents to the U.S. -Department of Education; Designs and coordinate the planning of project activities throughout the year to ensure that activities follow project regulations and college policies;
-Arranges and enter into agreements for delivery of services;
-Recruits, identifies, screens and selects eligible students;
Duites 
-Evaluates the project, participants and staff annually;
-Assures that all project goals and objectives are met;
-Participates In professional development activities including workshops, conventions, and other related activities;
-Supervises professional staff, clerical, staff, tutors, and part-time staff.
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-Designs and implements a comprehensive Evaluation plan
-Develops and manages the annual budget;
-Develops marketing plan to advertise project's purpose and services to students, faculty and staff.
-Recruits, screen, selects and recommends staff to be hire;

Educational Requirements
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Educational Management, Educational Administration, Psychology, Science, Mathematics, or a field closely related to the purposes of the SSS project.
Required Experience
Three years of experience in an educational program, with experience In designing, managing, or Implementing similar projects working with low-income, first-generation college students or disabled persons.

Preferred Experience
-Experience in program planning and development;
-Experience In developing and facilitating workshops for students;
-Experience in working with faculty, administrators and staff
-Knowledge of higher education admissions and financial aid policies.
-Excellent supervisory skills;
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Preference will be given to candidates with TRIO experience or candidates who have succeeded in overcoming similar barriers as the SSS students.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience within the budgetary parameters of the college and of the University System of Georgia. The University System offers an excellent benefits package, including annual and sick leave accruals, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plans.

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00

KNOWLEDGE
-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
-Strong oral and written communication skills and good listening skill;
-Proficient In the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access;
-Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others;
-Use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems;
-Use computers for data entry;
-Use computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, demonstrating your eligibility with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.
EVerify # 111036 4/2/2008

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.