At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The purpose of the Academic Achievement Specialist is to increase the retention and academic success of students in credit programs at the college by providing outreach, academic and career coaching, and case management. The selected individual will communicate with students in response to early alerts issued by instructors, identify appropriate intervention strategies, and guide students in the use of those strategies to address challenges. They will plan, direct, and implement programs designed to improve GTCC student retention and success. The Academic Achievement Specialist will identify academic and support service needs, and provide proactive communication and measures for student success. Further, they will maintain current knowledge of academic programs within an assigned division and reviews and analyze student retention and success data. The position works in a team environment and collaborates with units throughout the college to reduce retention challenges and to improve successes of at-risk students. They perform work with considerable independence and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.