Full-Time Talent Search Project Coordinator

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Job Summary
The Talent Search Project Coordinator will be responsible for conducting services for first generation, low-income students in Grady County. The Talent Search Project Coordinator will collaboratively develop strategies with secondary and post-secondary leadership to increase high school graduation and post-secondary entrance rates of program participants. This position is part of the United States Department of Education's Talent Search Grant Program.
MAJOR DUTIES

• Maintains confidential participant data including program eligibility, academic performance, services received, financial aid eligibility, and postsecondary enrollment;
• Provides the day-to-day operation to effectively achieve the project goals and objectives as approved by the US Department of Education Talent Search Program;
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Coordinates, designs, delivers, and oversees afterschool and summer programming for program participants and their families;
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;
• Assist in the identification, selection, and assessment of participants;
• Coordinates, designs, and attends program supported college tours, field trips, and cultural enrichment trips for program participants;
• Collaborates with SRTC, Grady County School System, community agencies, organizations, and post-secondary institutions to implement innovative services for participant’s success;
• Participates in opportunities to increase and share knowledge about the US Department of Education Talent Search program and the impact on improving access and success for program participants;
• Coordinates with appropriate personnel for placement testing and registration of participants in dual enrollment programs;
• Coordinates and/or provides guidance, advice, and supportive services to program participants;
• Informs the community of the US Department of Education Talent Search program purpose and services available;
• Gathers, tracks, reports, and uses data analysis to ensure program and participant success;

COMPETENCIES

• Highly skilled in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public including school administration, community organizations, students, and families;
• Willingness to work irregular hours including nights and weekends;
• Skilled in the operation of computers, job-related software programs, and social media platforms;
• High level decision making and problem solving skills;
• Knowledge of high school graduation requirements, college admission and financial aid guidelines and procedures;
• Commitment to the US Department of Education Talent Search mission.
• Effective team player;

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and Two (2) years of work experience in a secondary or post-secondary education environment

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), TriO program alumni, and/or teaching certificate highly desired
• Three Years of experience working with TRiO, similar programs, or low-income first generation populations
• Familiar with the US Department of Education documentation and reporting requirements and practices
• Experience in curriculum design, program development, and implementation
• Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting academic and career assessment inventories

COMPENSATION

• Eligible for benefits
• Salaried
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience

NOTICES

• Post-offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.
• For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Coordinator at [email protected] or 229-217-4255
• All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment
• References will be checked

Bachelor's degree and Two (2) years related work experience Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Information

• Shift: Day Job
• Internal Contact Name: April K Bentley
• Posting End Date: Jun 19, 2023
• Internal Contact Email: [email protected]
• Advertised Salary: Based on edu/exp
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• Requisition ID: EDU06W1
• Number of Openings: 1