LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE - ADULT EDUCATION TRANSITION COORDINATOR; HALL COUNTY CAMPUS - GAINESVILLE, GA 30507

Lanier Technical College - Adult Education Department is conducting a search for the following full-time, grant-funded, FLSA exempt, benefits-eligible, salaried position.  NOTE:  A background check and professional reference check are part of the selection process.  Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 or cantrell@laniertech.edu any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION:                    ADULT EDUCATION TRANSITION COORDINATOR

REPORTS TO:             Dean of Adult Education

     SALARY RANGE:       Upper $50’s to $60k annually, depending on education and qualifications

EFFECTIVE:                This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Transition Coordinator serves as a support and resource to adult basic education and English language learner students regarding career information and academic requirements for admission into colleges/universities, along with support for life skills needed for student success.  Ensures that students are provided a continuum of services to span adult education instruction from HSE graduation to post-secondary education and the workforce.

MAJOR DUTIES:

·       Participates in marketing and recruitment activities, including community events, job fairs, and Lanier Tech events and activities;

·       Participates in student intake and orientation activities;

·       Collaborates with partnering organizations and agencies to overcome barriers to student goal achievement;

·       Collaborates with Adult Education staff to retain students through follow-up, referrals, and counseling services;

·       Prepares required reports and maintains documentation, i.e. Career Services report;

·       Meets individually and in small groups with students to assist with goal-setting, college admissions and financial aid, and career assistance;

·       Provides workshops for ABE/ASE and ELL students on career and college related topics, such as:

o   Resume writing

o   Interviewing skills

o   Soft skills

o   College admissions and financial aid

o   Digital literacy

o   Career awareness

·       Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required;

·       Collaborates with LTC Student Affairs and instructional staff to provide information on careers, college admissions, and financial aid to the students;

·       Follow up with students to ensure they are on track to meet their goals;

·       Coordinates the local EAGLE leadership program;

·       Other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited College or University;

·       Three (3) years of work experience in an educational setting

COMPETENCIES:

·       Skill in the use of computers and job-related software

·       Effective skill in interviewing and advising

·       Effective oral and written communication skills for youth and adults

·       Skill in interpersonal relations and collaboration with a variety of people

·       Ability to adapt instructional strategies to fit different learning styles

·       Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records

·       Knowledge of alternative education resources (i.e. Plato, My Skills Tutor, etc.)

·       Knowledge of community resources within Service Delivery Area to assist at-risk students

·       Ability to travel within/across the Service Delivery Area (SDA)

·       Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including 2 nights per week.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (in addition to minimum qualifications and competencies):

·       Completion of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in counseling

·       One year or more of academic advising experience

·       Work experience with at-risk students

·       Work experience as an Adult Education Instructor or Coordinator

State of GA benefits include: A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), and 13 state holidays.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator:  Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, nbeaver@laniertech.edu

Section 504 Coordinator:  Veronica Bowermaster, 770-533-7003, vbowermaster@laniertech.edu

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007 

It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the "Jeanne Cleary Act." The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden-Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.