Overall Purpose

The job of Student Enrollment and Support Specialist for the purpose/s of supporting students enrolled at the Athens Community Career Academy. This individual will collaborate with the Career Academy Leadership Team to provide academic support to students dual enrolled with Athens Technical College. Additionally, this individual will work with students, teachers and parents to ensure that classroom and school climates enhance academic learning and success; providing academic support and remediation for students at risk of failure; and collaborates and supporting teachers and parents to ensure student success and the completion of career pathways.

Direct Supervisor

ACCA Director 

Essential Functions

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of subject material skills.
• Identifies students who are academically at-risk and develops strategies to address their needs.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with administrators around student academic progress. 
• Coordinates communications between instructors, students, and parents. 
• Oversees the recruitment and retention of Clarke County School District high school students enrolled at the Career Academy.
• Communicates with, tracks and follows-up with potential program applicants from CCSD High Schools. 
• Serves as liaison and support for college instructors teaching on site at the Career Academy. 
• Provides effective communication between students, parents, instructors, and administrative staff.  
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, in a variety of ways (lesson assignments, writing assistance, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Serves as academic adviser for students dual enrolled with Athens Technical College.
• Communicates with teacher of record regarding student issues (behavioral, academic, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student academic progress and/or implementing intervention or meeting educational program objective.
• Works with school administrators, support personnel, teachers, colleagues and parents to ensure that students meet their career pathway and academic goals.
• Works to develop materials that can be used as academic interventions at home.
• Attends a variety of meetings (staff meetings, in-service presentations, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collaborates with the community to develop outreach activities that foster family engagement and school-home communication.
• Provides intervention strategies (scripted instruction, self-paced digital programs, etc.) for the purpose of helping students achieve academic success by overcoming learning challenges.
• Reports observations of student incidents (accidents, altercations, inappropriate behavior, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Marginal Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Competencies 

• Skills-based Competencies 

Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: performing multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions; applying assessment instruments; utilizing coaching, training, and workshop skills; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

• Knowledge-based Competencies

Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: algebra and/or geometry; statistical data; compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; student support services; and behavioral management strategies; adult learning methods.

• Ability-based Competencies

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; use job-related equipment; demonstrate flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; analyze issues and create action plans; independently interpret guidelines; problem solve with equipment in some circumstances; establish and maintain constructive relationships; adapt to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibit tact and patience; and be able to work flexible hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree with at least two (2) years’ study preferred

At least 21 years’ of age (individuals who have a minimum credit hours and hold an Associate’s Degree or higher do not have to meet the minimum 21 years of age requirement)

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 40% walking, and 35% standing.  

Continuing Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint

Background Clearance

Fair Labor Standards Act

Non-Exempt