Program Activities Coordinator - ETS (Grant Funded)

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

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The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Program Activities Coordinator on the Gainesville campus. The Educational Talent Search (ETS) program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. Educational Talent Search also publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participants with the postsecondary application process.
The Program coordinator is responsible for program selection and planning, implementation of retention services at the school site, staff supervision, coordinating outreach activities to recruit and select new participants, and supporting the academic pursuits of ETS participants. The program coordinator will work in a team environment with the project director and other Pre-College Access Grant Programs personnel.  This position is funded by the U.S. Department of Education; continuation of the position is based on renewal annual funding. Some nights, weekends, and overnight events required.

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates recruitment, selection, and orientation of program participants and conducts direct outreach activities at target schools, community-based organizations, and/or other appropriate settings.
• Provides intentional academic interventions at the target school sites to ensure program participants graduate from high school and enroll at a post-secondary institution immediately after graduation. Support services include college and career planning, rigorous course selection, financial literacy and financial aid programs, postsecondary admissions process, 21st century employability skills, standardized test prep., etc.
• Maintains tracking and reporting systems to monitor program/participant progress/outcomes and develops plans for overcoming academic barriers to promote educational persistence. Provides data and progress/status reporting as necessary for project director and other university personnel. Assists in the creation and maintenance of internal controls to protect student confidentiality and program reporting.
• Evaluates program activities and makes recommendations for changes and enhancements. Makes recommendations to ensure program evolves as necessary to continue to serve mission.
• Collaborates with project director in developing and executing the ETS Summer Exploratory component.
• Produces and distributes program materials. Coordinates marketing and communication activities for program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of academic advising, standardized testing, college admissions, financial aid processes, etc. 
• Excellent organizational, communication, writing, and computer skills.

• Bachelor's degree required. 
• Minimum of three years of experience working with at-risk/disadvantaged students while increasing persistence, retention and graduation rates, as well as, promoting career exploration and financial education.

• Degree in counseling, education, psychology, student personnel, public administration, or business preferred. 
• Master's degree preferred. 
• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Experience providing academic advising services, 21st Century employability skills, non-cognitive skills, college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy, information to secondary school students (grades 6-12).

Standard Hiring Range: $50,957 - $56,052

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• Contact information for three professional references. 

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia 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.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

• This role is considered a position of trust.

Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

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