The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their fulltime Student Life Coordinator in the Office of Student Affairs.  Under the general direction of the Student Affairs Manager, the Student Life Coordinator will be responsible for orchestrating student events and helping oversee state student organizations. The employee will be assisting with SkillsUSA, helping organize state competitions, coordinating volunteers, doing paperwork for purchasing, and keeping records and reports accurate and updated. While performing multiple tasks under pressure in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will be expected to provide excellent customer service and responsiveness by being detail oriented and demonstrating good communication and organizational skills. The employee will be responsible for maintaining an excellent working relationship with and serve as a liaison to internal and external customers. This position requires approximately 30% travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

·       Serve as Assistant State Director for SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary

·       Help coordinate event logistics including but not limited to reading/managing architectural floor plans, electrical requests, furniture requests, audio/visual needs, catering, volunteer management, and negotiate contracts (including hotels, speakers, etc.)

·       Manage student testing, including proctor recruitment and training

·       Create and manage training materials for student organization students, advisors, chapters, competition technical chairs, and competition judges

·       Plan and facilitate Georgia Fall Leadership Conference for SkillsUSA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Georgia Student Government Association (GSGA), and other Collegiate Student Organizations

·       Plan and facilitate State Officer Training for SkillsUSA, FBLA, NTHS, and GSGA

·       Assist with marketing including creating/designing materials, managing websites, and managing social media accounts

·       Help manage inventory of contest prizes, industry gifts, sponsorships, and scholarships

·       Help maintain established and initiate new contacts with business and industry partners to obtain financial and volunteer support

·       Help manage budgets of state student organizations

·       Develop and/or assist with the development of policies and procedures and recommend changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of programs

·       Other student affairs duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

·       Associate’s degree in a related field

·       3 years of student organization or event planning experience

·       Ability to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items up to 50 lbs. or more; this position has significant large event setups that requires significant movement and lifting heavy equipment

·       Operate motor vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

·       Bachelor’s degree in a related field

·       Proficiency in CAD software

·       Proficiency in Blackboard or similar LMS

·       Proficiency in website management

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

·       Knowledge of the practices of student life program development and implementation

·       Knowledge of budget development and management principles

·       Skill in the operation of computers and ability to learn new technology quickly

·       Oral and written communication skills

·       Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

·       Decision making and problem-solving skills in high stress and noisy environments

·       Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts, and complaints

·       Must be able to effectively prioritize, organize, use time-management skills, and be adept at multitasking

·       Demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other demographic characteristics; treat all people fairly and consistently

HOW TO APPLY 

Interested parties should apply at Team Georgia Careers, Team Georgia Careers Website 

Applications will be accepted until November 27, 2024. Due to an anticipated large volume of applications, only those who receive an interview will be notified of the status of the position. 

It shall be a condition of employment to submit to a background investigation. Offers of employment shall be conditional pending the result of the background investigation. 

Federal Law requires ID and eligibility verification prior to employment. 

All male U.S. citizens, and male aliens living in the U.S., who are ages 18 through 25, are required to register for the military draft and must present proof of Selective Service Registration upon employment. 

Applicants who need special assistance may request assistance by phoning (404) 679-1762. 

The Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law)

An Equal Opportunity Employer