Coordinator for Accessibility and Retention at Technical College System of Georgia in Savannah

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Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! Job Title: Coordinator for Accessibility and Retention Agency: Savannah Technical College Job Requisition ID: JR0000007454 Shift: Any (United States of America) Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS Job Description: Join Savannah Technical College, where your career can make a difference! As a leading provider of technical education and workforce development in Coastal Georgia, Savannah Tech is dedicated to transforming lives, expanding opportunities, and preparing tomorrow’s workforce. Serving Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties, our faculty and staff play a vital role in supporting student success and strengthening our communities. Whether you’re an experienced educator, industry professional, or administrative specialist, there’s a place for your talents at Savannah Tech. Make a splash in your career. Become our next Otter! Position: Coordinator for Accessibility and Retention The Coordinator of Accessibility and Retention leads institutional efforts to promote student success, equitable access, and persistence to completion. This position oversees accessibility services and retention initiatives, ensuring compliance with disability regulations while developing proactive strategies that support student engagement, academic achievement, and graduation. The coordinator collaborates with faculty, staff, and community partners to identify barriers to success, coordinate interventions, and improve student outcomes. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Administer and coordinate accessibility services, accommodations, and support programs for students with documented disabilities. Ensure institutional compliance with ADA, Section 504, and applicable to federal, state, and local regulations. Develop, implement, and evaluate retention, persistence, and student success initiatives designed to improve enrollment, progression, and completion of outcomes. Monitor student performance, attendance, and academic progress; identify at-risk students and coordinate appropriate intervention strategies. Coordinate early alert efforts and provide case management, coaching, advocacy, and resource referrals to support student success Utilize institutional data and assessment results to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend improvements to programs and services. Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Services, faculty, staff, and community agencies to provide comprehensive support services. Develop policies, procedures, training materials, and educational programs related to accessibility, retention, and student success. Plan and deliver workshops, presentations, and professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. Assist with strategic planning, grant initiatives, reporting requirements, and special projects related to accessibility and student success. Serve on institutional committees and represent the college in matters related to accessibility, retention, and student success. Perform other duties as assigned. Collaboration with Student Engagement: Partner with the Director of Student Engagement to integrate career readiness into student leadership, engagement, and co-curricular programs. Support student engagement events, orientation programs, leadership development initiatives, and student success programming. Collaborate on activities that strengthen student belonging, persistence, and campus involvement. Assist student organizations and honor societies with professional development and career preparation programming. Assessment, Reporting, and Compliance : Maint