Director, Civic Engagement - Clarkston Campus

For more than 60 years, Perimeter College has been a gateway tohigher education for the Atlanta region and beyond. On fivecampuses and online, students take advantage of our support andsmall classes to build a solid academic foundation that enables them to reach their goals. Perimeter College-Georgia State University is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable education through learner-centered and innovative educational approaches that prepare students for professionalcareers and lifelong learning.

We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and academic excellence.

The Department is seeking(1) dedicated and experienced Director, Civic Engagement

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Director, Civic Engagement are the following:

• Oversees and is accountable for all aspects of the project's Planof Operation, while providing leadership and guidance to direct reports in delivering comprehensive educational advising services to approximately 340 of the 1160 participants annually. Services include assistance with entering, reentering, or continuingpostsecondary education; college admissions and financial aid applications; financial literacy; academic, career, and educationaladvising; and guidance related to school reentry and High School Equivalency testing.
• Manages and oversees the project's budget and conducts monthlyexpenditure reviews to ensure expenditures are accurately accounted for, allowable and allocable to the project, and any unallowable ornon-project-related expenditures are identified and removed.
• Ensures and verifies participant eligibility in accordance with federal regulations, grant requirements, and established programcriteria, maintaining accurate and complete supporting documentation.
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with area technicalcolleges, community organizations, and internal Georgia State University units to advance program goals and support the achievement of project objectives.
• Reviews formative assessment data, oversees the annual summativeevaluation, and prepares and submits the annual performance reportto the U.S. Department of Education in accordance with grant requirements and established deadlines.
• Trains, supervises, and provides ongoing guidance to the Assistant Director and Educational Program Specialist and ensures all EOC staff complete required annual training on TRIOregulations, federal requirements, and program policies. Other duties as assigned.

*** This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campusand online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.

• Master's degree or higher in education, guidance and counseling,student personnel services or related field and five years ofrelated work experience, or a combination of education and related experience.
• A combination of work experience, including training and education, may be substituted for degree.