What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Counselor/Advisor position at Athens Technical College?
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Position: Program Counselor/Advisor
Location: Athens Campus
Department: General Education, Online Learning, & Dual Enrollment
Reports to: Executive Director for Secondary Initiatives
Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package.
Deadline to Apply: February 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the Athens Technical College Academy, Office of Academic Affairs, Division of Student Affairs, faculty and staff to facilitate advisement and academic progress review for new, at-risk and enrolled students.
- Coordinate and provide advisement services to students on career issues and course sequencing issues to facilitate the path to graduation.
- Coordinate, track, report, and use retention data research and analysis, using Banner, KMS, and other resources to identify obstacles to student achievement and retention.
- Design, coordinate, and target new intervention services, programs, and initiatives focused on student retention and development.
- Intervene aggressively with students who are demonstrating at-risk tendencies to identify their problems and directs them to appropriate resources designed to address those problems.
- Research, develop, and apply technology to support services to better assist in the retention of students.
- Consult with parents and staff to identify student needs and interests and discuss appropriate recommendations for educational options.
- Maintain confidentiality of student records and official business, unless legally required to disclose.
- Travel within the college’s service area and to other locations as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field *and* Three (3) years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree.
- Work experience as a K -12 counselor.
To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to hr@athenstech.edu .
**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.
As set forth in its student catalog, Athens 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 individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Susan Fyffe, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081, sfyffe@athenstech.edu; Courtney Mattox, Director of Human Resources; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, cmattox@athenstech.edu, 706/583-2818; and Lenzy Reid, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, lreid@athenstech.edu, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.
