Forsyth Technical Community College is a catalyst for equitable economic mobility, empowering lives and transforming communities. As aligned with the colleges vision and mission, the Academic Coordinator will provide individual student support for the newly federally-funded TRiO – Upward Bound programs. The grants serve 120 first-generation and low-income students in (60) Robert Glenn & (60) North Forsyth High Schools to increase their grades, retention rates, graduation rates, knowledge of the college application process, and college enrollment. The position works in partnership with Robert Glenn & North Forsyth High Schools teachers and guidance counselor staff as well as with community organizations in Forsyth County.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate with other employees and students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The employee may need to move around their office and / or campus to attend meetings / classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.