Special Services Coordinator - Full-time

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a full time Special Services Coordinator.  The Special Services Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating student support programs for special population students. This position is full-time/exempt. 

     Responsibilities:

• Assists in the developing of state-wide program plans and policies by making written/oral recommendations to the appropriate management staff
• Serves as project manager by coordinating and operating the Special Populations Program within federal, state and local guidelines
• Implements programs that facilitate achievement of goals and objectives and conforms to all policies
• Assists system personnel with the analysis of needs and directions for improvement based upon improvement team reports
• Develops classroom-based and/or distance learning training courses, using needs assessments and skill level analyses
• Monitors progress of program implementation, evaluates results, and recommends changes and improvements
• Ensures adherence to budget and other administrative requirements to meet the objectives of the program
• Collects and compiles related data
• Prepares grant applications
• Coordinates the activities of special task forces, study committees, or other designed groups
• Identifies staff development training needs and provides training
• Develops tests, questionnaires, and procedure that measure the effectiveness of curricula and determines the effectiveness of the program objectives
• Updates the content of educational programs to ensure that training, equipment and processes are technologically current
• Prepares or approves manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution
• Conducts presentations in a professional manner
• Compiles materials appropriate for intended audience
• Participates in community services and activities in accordance with technical college guidelines
• Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with the Office of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs department, faculty and staff to facilitate advisement, academic progress review, and implement innovative student support programs and services for special population students.
• Coordinates, tracks, reports, and uses retention data research and analysis, using Banner, KMS and other resources, to identify obstacles to student achievement and retention.

     Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field *and* Two (2) years of related work experience in student advisement or counseling services

  **Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis**

     Preferred Qualifications: 

• Three (3) years of work experience in school or community counseling working with diverse populations and students
• Experience using BANNER software

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:

Position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an 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.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032, fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883, jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442, ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu