Sponsor Funded Professional – Educational Program Specialist: Educational Opp & TRIO Program
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programs are funded by the United States Department of Education. Through specialized services, their goal is to increase the retention and graduation rates of college students who demonstrate academic need and who are either first-generation, and/or low-income, and/or have a documented disability. This goal is based upon the belief that all students, regardless of age, family background, learning style, or presence of a disability, should have equal opportunity to reach their full personal, academic, and career potential.
The Educational Program Specialist is responsible for the provision of services to the TRIO SSS (Student Support Services) participants. Through a holistic approach, this position will advocate for and empower participants toward self-sufficiency by providing needs assessments and offering advisement and guidance in the areas of academic, financial, career, social, and personal development.
This position will be at the Clarkston GSU Perimeter College.
What makes TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES a Great Place?
* Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
* A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with a variety of partners.
* Professional development opportunity and mentorship
* A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
Responsibilities
* Identify and recruit eligible participants for TRIO SSS Program
* Maintain a caseload of students and meet regularly with students to provide academic, career, social/personal, financial, and transfer/graduate/professional school advisement.
* Develop, plan, and facilitate seminars and workshops for program participants
* Coordinate academic, cultural, and educational services/activities to meet objectives.
* Maintain detailed and accurate records of program data required for federal reporting purposes.
* Generate monthly reports and assist Director with annual performance reporting.
* Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
The position may require local travel between campuses to perform required duties, attend meetings, and other responsibilities.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Requires adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, and in writing. The job takes place in normal environmental conditions.
Disclaimer
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion of the employee’s direct supervisor.
Minimum Hiring Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
Details
* College/Business Unit: Provost & VP Academic Affairs
* Department: Educational Opp and TRIO Prg
* Location: Clarkston Campus
* Shift: M-F, 8:30AM-5:15PM
* Salary: $43,100
* FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
* Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
* Job Posting: 05/13/26, 1:26:57 PM – 05/27/26, 10:59:00 PM
Special Instructions
To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
* A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)
Final candidates must provide three professional references.
Sponsor Funded:
* This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.
Georgia State University Values
COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place
Equal Employment Opportunity
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