Student Affairs Specialist - Effingham Campus.

Savannah Technical College is seeking a well-organized professional to serve as the Student Affairs Specialist. The Student Affairs Specialist is responsible for performing specialized duties in support of student affairs functions.

This position will be based at the Effingham Campus, but may require travel to other Savannah Technical College campus locations.

Major duties include, but are not limited to :

• Advises students during early registration, open registration, and drop / add periods;
• Conducts information sessions for prospective students;
• Interprets college transcripts and makes acceptance decisions;
• Answers application processing questions for new students;
• Process new student applications;
• Makes recruitment visits to high schools, career fairs, etc.;
• Answers community inquiries via telephone, email, and in person;
• Assists faculty with student issues impacting registrations, advisement, and academics;
• Assists with the annual college Job Fair;
• Advises student groups; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Competencies :

• Knowledge of the mission and postsecondary technical education;
• Knowledge of college programs of study;
• Knowledge of financial aid requirements;
• Knowledge of related state and federal regulations;
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles;
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software;
• Oral and written communications skills;
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public;
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree *and* three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of three years of student / customer service experience.
• Banner experience.

Physical Demands

Salary / Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, criminal background checks and credit history checks.

For high-risk positions, medical evaluations and / or psychological evaluation may be required.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration

THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note : Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

Disability Accommodations

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).

Associate degree in a related field *and* Three (3) years of work experience in a related field.