Student Enrollment and Support Specialist
DIVISION: Athens Community Career Academy
GRADE: NT05
DEPARTMENT: Athens Community Career Academy
WORK DAY: 190
REPORTS TO: ACCA Chief Executive Officer
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
JOB CLASS: 4521
GROUP: Classified
Position Summary
The Student Enrollment and Support Specialist plays a key role in supporting students at the Athens Community Career Academy. This position works closely with the Career Academy Leadership Team to provide academic support to students who are dual enrolled at Athens Technical College. The specialist also collaborates with students, teachers, and parents to create a positive classroom and school environment that promotes academic success. They provide additional academic support and remediation for students at risk of failure, ensuring students stay on track and complete their career pathways.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate’s degree with at least two (2) years’ study preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• 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)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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.
Essential Duties
• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce subject material and skills, assisting them in reaching academic goals and standards.
• Identifies academically at-risk students and develops strategies to support their specific needs.
• Communicates regularly with administrators regarding student academic progress and concerns.
• Coordinates communications between instructors, students, and parents to ensure alignment and support for student success.
• Oversees the recruitment and retention of Clarke County School District high school students enrolled at the Career Academy.
• Tracks, communicates with, and follows up on potential program applicants from CCSD high schools.
• Serves as a liaison and provides support to college instructors teaching on-site at the Career Academy.
• Acts as an academic advisor for students dual-enrolled at Athens Technical College, ensuring they stay on track with their academic and career pathway goals.
• Provides intervention strategies (e.g., scripted instruction, digital programs) and collaborate with teachers and parents to develop materials that can be used as academic interventions at home.
• Attends meetings, collaborates with the community for outreach activities, and reports observations of student incidents to ensure students receive necessary support and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Physical Abilities And Working Conditions
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
Vision:
Hearing:
Speech:
Upper Body Mobility:
Strength: Some lifting
Environmental requirements:
Mental Requirements:
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 40% walking, and 35% standing.
It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Last Updated: 08/2024
Primary and Secondary Education
Education and Training
Full-time