University of Georgia
GCAC College Adviser (AmeriCorps Service Member)
University of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
GCAC College Adviser (AmeriCorps Service Member)
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Position DetailsPosting Number: G/R24291PWorking Title: GCAC College Adviser (AmeriCorps Service Member)Department: SRVPAA-Institute of Higher EdEmployment Type: EmployeeAdvertised Salary: $35,000.00Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2024Location of Vacancy: Other North Georgia AreaAbout the College/Unit/Department
The Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) works in underserved high schools throughout Georgia to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students who attend and complete higher education. We help students find their way to college by placing well-trained, recent college graduates in high schools to work one-on-one with students as they navigate the complex college admissions process.Duties/Responsibilities
Work with high school seniors, providing them with information on the college admissions process, financing college, registering for and taking ACT/SAT exams, and completing college applications (40% of time)Assist students with finding scholarship resources (20% of time)Complete all GCAC reports and projects as assigned. Track all student interactions using the College Advising Corps Student GRACE web-based system (15% of time)Work with the site liaison at the assigned high school (10% of time)Host college fairs and information sessions regarding college admission and financial aid (5% of time)Conduct outreach to high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen to build interest and enthusiasm toward college (10% of time)Minimum Qualifications
The Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) seeks service-minded recent graduates to lead low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students to college. Advisers should have earned a Bachelor’s degree by July 2024 and should have graduated from high school between 2018 and 2021. Advisers should have a strong desire to serve and work well with a wide variety of populations.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
To be successful in the role of college adviser, the following skills are necessary:Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals.Organization Skills: Ability to meet deadlines, plan events, and keep track of data and records.Communication Skills: Ability to speak persuasively and tactfully, write professionally, and create multi-media texts.Problem-solving Skills: Ability to surmount challenges and solve problems creatively and ethically.Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Glenda DowdyRecruitment Contact Email: glenda.dowdy25@uga.edu
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Position DetailsPosting Number: G/R24291PWorking Title: GCAC College Adviser (AmeriCorps Service Member)Department: SRVPAA-Institute of Higher EdEmployment Type: EmployeeAdvertised Salary: $35,000.00Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2024Location of Vacancy: Other North Georgia AreaAbout the College/Unit/Department
The Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) works in underserved high schools throughout Georgia to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students who attend and complete higher education. We help students find their way to college by placing well-trained, recent college graduates in high schools to work one-on-one with students as they navigate the complex college admissions process.Duties/Responsibilities
Work with high school seniors, providing them with information on the college admissions process, financing college, registering for and taking ACT/SAT exams, and completing college applications (40% of time)Assist students with finding scholarship resources (20% of time)Complete all GCAC reports and projects as assigned. Track all student interactions using the College Advising Corps Student GRACE web-based system (15% of time)Work with the site liaison at the assigned high school (10% of time)Host college fairs and information sessions regarding college admission and financial aid (5% of time)Conduct outreach to high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen to build interest and enthusiasm toward college (10% of time)Minimum Qualifications
The Georgia College Advising Corps (GCAC) seeks service-minded recent graduates to lead low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students to college. Advisers should have earned a Bachelor’s degree by July 2024 and should have graduated from high school between 2018 and 2021. Advisers should have a strong desire to serve and work well with a wide variety of populations.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
To be successful in the role of college adviser, the following skills are necessary:Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals.Organization Skills: Ability to meet deadlines, plan events, and keep track of data and records.Communication Skills: Ability to speak persuasively and tactfully, write professionally, and create multi-media texts.Problem-solving Skills: Ability to surmount challenges and solve problems creatively and ethically.Contact Information
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.Recruitment Contact Name: Glenda DowdyRecruitment Contact Email: glenda.dowdy25@uga.edu
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