Learning Communities Specialist

Job title : Learning Communities Specialist

Location : Georgia Gwinnett College, Lawrenceville, GA

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 286676

About Us

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to student success and to creating a culture that supports and uplifts students throughout their academic journey. We value a diverse student body and staff who contribute to a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees, including competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and work-life balance initiatives.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of First and Second-Year Experience, the Learning Communities Specialist is responsible for organizing and supporting key aspects of the planning and delivery of learning communities at Georgia Gwinnett College. The Specialist designs, develops, and implements the linking of learning community courses and plans or supports learning community programming throughout the year. The Specialist also assists the Director with staff / faculty development activities to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Independently design, develop and build the linked learning community course sections in the student information and scheduling system.
• 20% - Coordinate assessment and marketing activities for learning communities and related programming.
• 15% - Communicate learning community needs across campus with faculty, staff, and students.
• 10% - Represent Student Success at campus events and on selected committees.
• 5% - Develop and implement relevant policies and procedures in collaboration with others.
• 5% - Seek and participate in professional development activities.
• 5% - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and the System Office. The USG values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online. USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5.

Conditions of Employment

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check. Eligibility is determined by GGC in its sole discretion and includes credential verification, employment history, and may include a credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Gwinnett College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable laws.

Contact for Accommodations

For disability-related accommodations for participation in any event, application, interview process, or print materials in an alternative format, contact HR at (678) 407-5746 or email hr@ggc.edu.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education.

Other Information

Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.

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