Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College currently serves about 3,000 students and is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

The part-time position reports to the Director of Upward Bound Math Science (Thomaston). The primary goal of this position is to aid and support the faculty and students in the Thomaston Upward Bound Math Science Program. The assistant will provide accurate and timely information to staff, via phone, e-mail or online. Additionally, this student would be expected to support staff in constructing basic documents, making copies, proof-reading, creating announcements, filing and scanning as directed.

Please confirm your eligibility for a work study award with the Office of Financial Aid.

• Coordinates all student activities and conducts group and individual counseling sessions
• Provides academic advisement and recruits potential students
• Assists senior participants with college admissions and financial aid applications
• Conducts workshops with parents and students
• Assists with chaperoning participants for Upward Bound activities
• Visits target schools weekly to meet with students
• Assists academic instructors with after-school tutoring supervision
• Maintains student file and conduct interviews with parents of potential student participants
• Assists program director with new student orientation
• Maintains working relationships with target school counselors and other key school personnel
• Coordinates pre and post testing of students and follow up with program graduates
• Coordinates summer class schedules for students
• Assists program director with grant writing; assisting program director with program evaluation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at Atlanta Metropolitan State College
• Must be eligible for a Federal Work Study Award.
• In academic good standing with a minimum 2.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Complete FAFSA
• Demonstrate FA need
• Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours

Shift Specifics

• Flexible work schedule with availability between the hours of 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday; 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Friday

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments
• Attention to detailed and the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (404) 756-4047, or by e-mail at hr@atlm.edu . For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check; demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.