Program Specialist – Move on When Ready
Employment Terms: This job is part-time 20 – 29 hours per week, non-benefited, FLSA non-exempt position in the
Academic Affairs Division that reports to the Director of Move on When Ready. This position’s primary location will be the
Lawrenceville Campus.
Salary: Targeted salary is up to $19 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate's degree from an accredited institution *and* experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel,
Access, Word and PowerPoint. One to two years of experience performing clerical tasks within an academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
(In addition to minimum qualifications) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Admissions counseling and
recruitment experience in an academic setting. Work experience in post-secondary education using a student information
system or K-12 school system.
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 and MOWR dual enrollment opportunities that lead to either
an industry recognized credential, postsecondary certificate of credit, diploma, or associates degree.
Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:
1. Assist with the coordination, development and implementation of MOWR dual enrollment programs as
well as articulation at a technical college.
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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 MOWR dual 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.
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.
Tracks data for MOWR dual enrollment and articulated credit enrollees and graduates for completion/graduation
from the technical college.
Assist in the development 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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 770-962-7580.