Move On When Ready Manager - Gwinnett
Employment Terms: This job is a full time, benefited, FLSA Exempt/administrative position in the Academic Affairs Division.
Salary: Targeted salary is commensurate with education and experience not to exceed the budgeted amount of $50,000 per
year.
Job Description Summary:
Under general supervision, assists state, secondary and postsecondary instructional leadership in the planning and
development of career programs of study including articulation, dual (Move on When Ready – MOWR), and joint enrollment
opportunities that lead to either an industry recognized credential, postsecondary certificate of credit, diploma, or associates
degree.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution *and* two years of related work experience OR five years of related work
experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint. Admissions counseling and
recruitment experience at a college or technical college. Instructional experience in a high school setting. Work experience in
post-secondary education using a student information system or K-12 school system. Experience as a High School Coordinator
at GTC within the previous twelve months.
Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
1. Coordinates the development and implementation of “Move On When Ready” (MOWR) dual
enrollment programs as well as articulation at a technical college.
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Serves as primary point of contact for and collaborates with high school administrators, counselors and staff to
promote a seamless guidance system between secondary and post secondary institutions in a professional manner.
Creates and maintains an up-to-date written process for MOWR dual enrollment as well as the articulation process.
Secures proper signatures required by the Technical College System of Georgia and the Department of Education
(DOE) for dual MOWR enrollment programs and articulation agreements in a timely manner.
Provides information to students on program offerings and facilitates the admissions process, including arranging for
placement testing, application collection, transfer of transcripts, and financial aid completion.
Coordinates with high schools, the registration and withdrawal of students in the program in an organized and
timely manner.
Responsible for the initial and continuing education of public and private middle and high school administrators,
counselors, and teachers relative to MOWR dual enrollment programs as well as articulation.
Evaluates MOWR dual enrollment applicants' files to ensure that specific admission criteria have been met.
Coordinates with financial aid staff regarding tuition, fees, and HOPE grants/scholarships in a professional and timely
manner.
Coordinates the entry of application information into the student information system.
Verifies that each student is in the appropriate program of study based on schedule of classes and that each
student's classes are within the program of study for financial aid purposes.
Provides high school personnel with quarterly schedules for students participating in off-campus programs.
Communicates and educates secondary staff about the MOWR dual enrollment and articulation matrixes.
Facilitates secondary/postsecondary articulation activities such as annual articulation meetings.
Facilitates the awarding of individual student articulated credit at the technical college level.
Tracks data for MOWR dual credit enrollees and graduates for completion/graduation from the technical college.
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Develop and implement career and technical programs of study.
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Serves as liaison with educational, industrial, and advocacy partners to encourage cooperation and partnerships.
Serves on special committees and task forces as program area specialist. Promotes equitable participation for special
needs students in non-traditional programs.
Disseminates information to appropriate state and local staff.
Coordinates efforts with the college’s public relations office to provide information on MOWR dual enrollment and
articulation opportunities.
Facilitates involvement of local school system personnel and parents.
Coordinates ASSET/COMPASS testing for MOWR dual enrollment students.
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Uses knowledge of program to determine gaps in basic skills necessary to matriculate successfully into the technical
college programs.
Creates a schedule for ASSET/COMPASS prep sessions, testing, and retesting in all high schools in the assigned area.
Provides accurate instructions on testing and answers questions in a courteous manner.
Reports scores to secondary schools, and if requested, to individual students in a timely manner.
Maintains accurate records of ASSET/COMPASS scores for MOWR dual enrollment students and articulated credit
awards. Enters data within specified time frames.
Assists in attaining and delivering text books for MOWR dual enrolled students.
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Coordinates book orders with campus bookstore in a timely manner.
Ensures student accounts remain accurate.
Ensures correct number of books is delivered to students in off-campus programs in a timely manner.
Coordinates the collection of money for books and ensures correct number of books is returned that are not
purchased.
Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a
strong team orientation.
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Defines goals and/or required results at beginning of performance period.
Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results, providing specific
feedback and initiating corrective action when defined goals and/or required results are not met.
Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provides training and development
opportunities as appropriate.
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending professional
development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in
the related technical field.
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Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as requested.
Participates in regular meetings of available and applicable professional organizations.
Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be
understood by others.
Coordinates meetings, establishes agendas and records accurate minutes of meetings.
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the
organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.
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Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays
a "can do" approach to work.
Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being
asked or forced to by events.
Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response
to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.
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Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or
when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses
work time appropriately.
8. Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical
College.
To Apply
Please complete your job application through the Gwinnett Technical College Online Job Center at
www.GwinnettTech.edu located under Employment Opportunities OR Job Postings.
Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability,
age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era’ or citizenship status (except in those special
circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For more information on compliance activities, contact Lisa Richardson, Title IX and
Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100, Room 323B, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691.