Job Description

Posting number: 193575

Department: Governor's School for Arts & Humanities

Job classification: Program Coordinator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSTING ONLY. TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor Is responsible for promoting the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in an assigned territory through presentations in schools and community organizations, as well as participation in festivals and conferences throughout the state. The Admissions Counselor assists the Assistant Director of Admissions with the management of assigned data and contacts In the application system. The Admissions Counselor will serve as the first line of communication between prospective students/families and the school. The job duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Travel: Schedule and attend school visits in an assigned territory, along with community organizations, summer camps presentations.
• Application Processing: Process application materials, assist families with the application process, communicate with prospective students and families throughout the application season.
• Application System: Maintain student data through the school’s application system.
• Conferences & Festivals: Attend conferences and festivals as assigned.
• Support for Admissions Communications & Events: Support Admissions communications and events as required.
• Other Duties as assigned.

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

LaTomya Doctor

Human Resource Director

South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email – employment@scgsah.org (Please do not email your application)

Examples of duties

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G Suite).

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent written and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders. Knowledge of basic principles and theories of admissions practices and educational administration. Knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures affecting enrollment and retention. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the general public. Ability to identify, develop and implement strategies, programs and activities that will benefit the campus community and increase enrollment. Must have a valid driver's license. This position requires extensive travel, including overnight travel. Must have your own vehicle for travel.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and work experience in a boarding school, high school, or collegiate environment.
• Previous experience in admissions or student recruitment.

Supplemental information

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.