Student Affairs Specialist- Liberty Campus

Savannah Technical College is seeking a well-organized professional to serve as the Student Affairs Specialist at the Paul R. Smith Army Education Center (Ft. Stewart, Liberty County, GA). The Student Affairs Specialist is responsible for performing specialized duties in support of student affairs functions. This position will be based at the Army Education Center but will be in direct connection to the STC Liberty Campus and may require travel to other Savannah Technical College campus locations.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answers application processing questions for new students.
• Process new student applications through the Salesforce TargetX system.
• Work within the Banner system to process and update student records.
• Makes acceptance decisions
• Correct errors within the TargetX, Axiom, Banner System
• Works within the Army-Ignited system/AI Portal: uploading STC programs, uploading STC courses, etc.
• Guide military students through TA funding process.
• Report active-duty soldier invoicing information to STC Business office personnel
• Uploading grades to AI Portal.
• Guide students to educational counselors when requesting TA funding and to establish Army Ignited account.
• Work with other colleges within the Army Education Center (AEC) building.
• Check on labs and classrooms within the AEC building.
• Check with STC GED personnel and others within the AEC building.
• Advises students during early registration, open registration, and drop/add periods.
• Conducts information sessions for prospective students.
• Interprets college transcripts.
• Certify and assist Veteran Students.
• Makes recruitment visits on military posts, career fairs, job fairs, etc.;
• Answers community inquiries via telephone, email, and in person.
• Assists faculty with student issues impacting registrations, advisement, and academics.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary technical education.
• Knowledge of college programs of study
• Knowledge of financial aid requirements.
• Knowledge of related state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree *and* three (3) years of related work experience.
• Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of three years of student/customer service experience.
• Banner experience.
• General knowledge of military installations and military personnel.

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting or walking in various settings. Must frequently lift and carry lightweight objects. Full range of hand and finger motion is utilized for data entry purposes.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline: Position considered open until filled.

Candidates must pass a criminal background check. Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered). Please include your annual salary for each position held.

 POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

 All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected. status"). No individual shall be excluded. from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may .be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu. Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn: Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver's License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver's history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.