Program Coordinator I

Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, a place where your career and passion come together!
We are seeking an energetic Program Coordinator to join our Academics team.  If you are a dynamic individual who loves working in a fast-paced environment and helping to change people’s lives, then we are the agency you have been searching for!  We offer an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:

• Health
• Dental
• Paid annual leave, sick leave and holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of post graduate programs, such as colleges, military and employment. Also, provide an array of career development resources for students after graduation.
• Making presentations; maintaining rapport
• Coordinate and schedule graduate courses and seminars.
• Promotes and Represents the school at Public Relations events, Promotional Opportunities, Marketing Campaigns, Business and Committee Meetings, and other public functions as assigned.
• Provide information and advice to prospective and current students about after school program requirements, financial aid options and employment.
• Seek out and attend job fairs and create opportunities for sourcing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student progress after achieving GED. Also maintain South Carolina Occupational Information System (SCOIS) records for future references. 
• Facilitate communication between students and prospective employers, colleges or military.
• Organize and execute special events and workshops related to graduate programs such as Empowered to WIN and GCDF Career Sessions with Lexington Two.
• Organize and plan graduation ceremonies, including logistics, scheduling and coordination with vendors. 
• Monitor academic progression of students, facilitate workshops, arrange advising appointments, and assist students with registration and course scheduling. 
• Comply with all operational standards and Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School Rules and Regulations. 

Your Opportunity:

• Develops hands-on recruiting strategies; interview and selecting qualified candidates
• Evaluates candidate’s education, skills acquired, and qualifications to be successful in our program
• Troubleshoots, resolves and addresses clients’ concerns and/or complaints
• Delivering top-notch customer service to candidates, parents, and client companies
• Conducting orientation and on-boarding
• Demonstrating the agency's core values, operating principles, and service differentiators
• Other assigned duties as needed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree or an Associate's degree with 3 years of experience in an administrative, recruitment, and/or educational environment.

• Demonstrated ability to independently work under aggressive timelines while managing multiple projects in parallel
• Professional appearance
• Patience and ability to work with people from all socio-economic backgrounds

• Microsoft Office 
• Must have excellent communication and computer skills. 
• Proven networking and relationship building experience
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Proven presentation and facilitation skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Valid Driver's License.  Some overnight travel required.  The ability to lift 25 lbs.

• Knowledge of principles of behavioral adjustment techniques
• Ability to counsel students
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Provide Support to Other Departments
• Other duties as required

What are you waiting for?   Apply Now!

Salary : $38,985 - $72,134