CISMBC Site Coordinator

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About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom < ""> policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct < ""> . For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Site Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate instruction, activities, and events associated with the grant, including, but not limited to: the implementation and delivery of all services and activities; the provision of appropriate community resources and individualized support to identified students and families; the screening, scheduling, and/or training of tutors, project partners, and volunteers; regular communication and interaction with students, family members, school administrators, and grant related employees and volunteers. In addition, data entry will be completed on case-managed students and programs to determine what works and what needs improvement.

Responsibilities

Coordinating - 40

Coordinates the schedules of tutors, volunteers, and other staff to provide the implementation and delivery of all services and activities. Coordinates the services and activities for students and family members. Coordinates the integration of the support staff and activities, programs, and events.

Operations - 40

Engages a school support team that works closely with school administrators, staff, teachers and partners in the implementation of services. Builds and nurtures relationships with staff, school administrators and teachers, community partners, and volunteers. Leads the school support team in scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting services as needed to maximize the effectiveness and impact of the services provided. Evaluates the effectiveness of provided services at the school.o Assists the Program Coordinator with the annual needs assessment process. Leads the development and implementation of the school support plan.

Communication - 10

Communicates verbally and in writing with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, volunteers, and others as related to schedules, activities, events, goals, needs assessments, partnerships, and other services as related to the grant. Meets regularly with school administrators and teachers. Provides training to staff and volunteers. Makes presentations as needed to community members, school administrators, board members, or others. Writes reports and presents findings as associated with goals, achievements, needs assessments, plans, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

Collaboration - 5

Builds, develops, and maintains relationships with community partners and external and internal constituents for smooth and successful program operations. Works closely with School Administrators, Staff, and Partners to ensure the success of the program.

Other Duties as Assigned - 5

Required Qualifications

Other Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or demonstrated relevant equivalent experience in education, social work or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in working with school-aged children.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with local health and human service agencies
• Knowledge, skills and personal attributes needed by entry-level professionals to support the critical features of positive youth development settings.

These core competencies include:

• Understanding and applying basic child and adolescent development principles.
• Communicating and developing positive relationships with youth.
• Adapting, facilitating, and evaluating age-appropriate activities with and for the group.
• Involving and empowering youth.
• Identifying potential risk factors and taking measures to reduce risk.
• Caring for, involving and working with families and community.
• Working as part of a team and displaying professionalism.
• Demonstrating the attributes and qualities of a positive role model.
• Interacting with and relating to children in ways that support asset building.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening