DAE/TRIO/Talent Search Program Coordinator

S05323P

DAE/TRIO/Talent Search Program Coordinator

Academic Enhancement

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday -Friday 8:am – 5:00 pm some weekend and evening work required

$35,000- $38,000; Based on qualifications and experience

10/23/2020

Yes

11/17/2020

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Public Service Paraprofessional/Professional

Non-Exempt

Outreach Services

1.00

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Experience working with economically disadvantaged youth and strong commitment to the goals of the Talent Search project. This position will recruit , select, and orientate potential program participants. This position will assist in the development /implementation of program objectives, participate in the selection/evaluation of program staff.

• Practical knowledge of students who are first-generation students, and low-income students


• Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders, such as students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external entities.


• Evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative atmosphere


• Evidence of excellent written, oral, and/or visual communication skills


• Flexibility to work during peak program/summer hours, including some nights and weekends


• Microsoft Office 2000

some light lifting. Driving.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

No

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Coordinate recruitment, selection and orientation of project participants, outreach activities and participants. Assessment and prescribing participant services and plan activities in community agencies and target schools.

50

Maintains accurate up to date records and documentation of assessment and placement which includes maintains a data base, academic records, contacts, exit information and evaluations. Arranged academic support services provides individual , group and career counseling sessions to meet participant needs. Performs other counseling duties and support services.

50