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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College AES Department Assistant FT in Valdosta, Georgia
Provides overall clerical support and data entry for Adult Education Services and unit employees in the southern region. Provides front-line customer service to all southern region customers of the Adult Education Services office. Provides unit information to prospective students via phone, email, mail or in person. Processes graduates, new, current, and returning students; assists with new student orientation and registration; assists in evaluating program readiness and wait lists; inputs student information and completes all other required forms. Monitors use of supplies, equipment and/or IT and facility needs. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College seeks to recruit, hire, and retain faculty and staff who display a willingness to support students of underrepresented gender and minority groups, as well as students with disabilities. All employees of the college are required to participate fully in the realization of equity in recruitment, enrollment, retention, graduation, and placement of students enrolled or who seek to become enrolled in programs at the college, with a special emphasis on nontraditional program participants.
SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS Equipment Used: Standard office equipment. Working Conditions: Category III - No foreseen exposure to hazardous chemicals/pathogens. Probability of working beyond the normal shift, but not frequently. Periodic travel between major Wiregrass campuses and satellite sites.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree and One (1) year of work related experience OR High School Diploma and Two (2) yearsrelated work experience AND Computer experience in database entry, MS Word, and MS Excel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS In addition to meeting all other minimum qualifications, the highly desired candidate will possess one or moreof the following: Experience with GALIS student database system or similar system and/or experience withinan adult education program.
SALARY/BENEFITS Salary is $32,000/yr. This position is full-time and includes standard State of GA benefits such as leaveaccrual, options for health and other supplemental benefits, and retirement. This position may qualify thesuccessful candidate for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This position is funded in whole or inpart by AES State funds.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS Pursuant to college policy, a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history records check andemployment history reference checks will be performed for all candidates offered employment. Other checkssuch as Motor Vehicle Records may be conducted for any candidate receiving an offer, as well as internalcandidates prior to being promoted or transferred into a position with the college. Other Required Tests: Noadditional tests are required for this position.Should a candidate be chosen for a 2nd interview, references which support prior work history andemployment experience will be contacted. Please note that some employers charge a processing fee tocomplete employment verifications. If a former employer requires payment to complete employment verificationforms, this fee must be paid by the candidate. For positions requiring official transcripts, the candidate will beresponsible for ordering and payment for these transcripts. Wiregrass is responsible for payments for criminalhistory searches, MVR searches, credit checks, and other items listed in the required tests portion above.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
All application packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center athttps://www.wiregrass.edu/about/employment. As a part of the application process, interested candidates mayalso be required to upload other documents such as a resume, transcripts, etc (see job center listing for moredetails). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center on the date posted above. For moreinformation regarding this position or applicati n instructions, please contact the Human Resources Office at(229) 333-5356 or humanresources@wiregrass.edu.