Director of Student Success (BHI)

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia’s more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Director of Student Success (BHI) Agency: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000007314 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: $65,000/YR. Job Description: The Director of Student Success will direct and oversee and implement the division work plan, assigned work, activities and projects to including developing, planning, implementing and administering division goals and budgets; coordinating division activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; recommending and developing division policy procedures; conferring with and providing leadership to division personnel; assisting and advising high level TCSG staff; developing or participating in writing specifications for equipment, systems or services; creating requests for proposals and negotiating contract/ vendor proposals; establishing and overseeing an organizational and process structure that provides a quality service and delivery for internal and external clients; reviewing and evaluating projects in progress, contract compliance, and quality control; conducting presentations and briefings; participating in community events promoting Wiregrass and the Technical College System of Georgia; monitoring the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures; and coordinating and maintaining New Student Orientation efforts over all campuses. May have other duties as assigned. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants. Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform the duties of this position successfully, the incumbent must have the appropriate work experience, hold the appropriate certification and credentials, and be able to perform each key position duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request accommodations. SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, Regular use of college owned or personal vehicle for performance of duties. Working Conditions: Category III - No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education in educational leadership, vocational administration, counseling, or a closely related field *and* Three (3) years of experience in a secondary, postsecondary or higher education environment *OR* An Associate’s degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education in educational leadership, vocational administration, counseling, or a closely related field *and* Five (5) years of experience in a secondary, postsecondary or higher education environment. **Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or more of the following: Masters Degree in a closely related field SALARY/BENEFITS Salary is $65,000/yr.. This position is fulltime and includes standard State of GA benefits such as 13 paid holidays, Paid Parental Support Leave, Maternal Birth Leave, other leave accruals, options for health & other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify the successful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or in part by State/Local/Tuition funds. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check and employment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checks such as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internal candidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: No additional tests are required for this position. Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history and employment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee to complete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verification forms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will be responsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminal history searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT As set forth in its student catalog, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Any violation or questions may be directed to: Shalonda Sanders, Title IX Coordinator (all campuses), Vice President for Human Resources and Operations, Valdosta Campus, Brooks Hall, Rm. 548, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io;OR Katrina Royal, Student ADA Section 504 Coordinator (all campuses), Dean for Student Engagement, Valdosta Campus, Berrien Hall, Room 100, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io *student ADA student disability claims only. Telephone numbers are accessible to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing through the Georgia Relay by dialing 711 or View phone number on click.appcast.io from a TTY/TDD. Minimum Qualifications: A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university *and* Five (5) years of experience in management or the defined departmental area. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Revenue