financial aid coordinator

custodian

associate professor

administrative assistant

recruiter

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Very quick paced and stressful.  Most stress was caused by a very unreasonable, intimidating manager with a temper.  Felt very little support as a faculty member. Did not feel their orientation methods for brand new faculty were favorable at all.  Felt my preceptors were way too busy to train me properly.  Felt I was left on my own having to figure things out for myself for the most part.  Got to watch my preceptor time after time analyzing tests with me sitting across from her but I could not even see what she was doing on the computer.  I explained nicely that I learn best by doing and having her watch me.  But she seemed to just want to get the work done and consequently, I did not learn things quickly.  Worked many hours per day and still had work to do at home and on weekends.  Poor work/home balance.    Actually got my "hand slapped" sort of speak one day at a garden party given by the college.  It was a lawn party given in honor of students that maintained a particular GPA or higher.  It was about 3 months after I starting working there.  I happened to see the VP of the college there who I hadn't seen since I was hired (a lovely lady) who also interviewed me for the job.  When I saw her, I felt very comfortable going up and greeting her with a hug.   I was told about a week later from my manager the next time I see her, to just politely say hello and walk on.  I found this to be very strange and hurtful as if I had done something wrong.  Very disappointed because I love to teach, but my dream job turned into a nightmare.

This was a very rewarding job and I loved doing it.  Students would make appointments for a certain subject and day.  When I wasn't assisting other students, I was furthering my own knowledge using the resources for other courses we kept on hand.  There were also instances I was place in charge of the front desk where it was my job to greet people coming in the office, answer and direct calls, and handle problems that arose.  Our management was fantastic.  She was understanding and did what she could to work with our own schedules.  I didn't have much opportunity to interact with my co-workers; generally, they were all busy helping other students.  The hardest part for me was having students come in with a paper due in a few hours.  I know some of them were hoping I'd write it for them, and making that clear was heart-breaking.  As much as I hated sending him/her off with simply an outline we created together, I could not allow myself to feel responsible for the fact he/she waited until the last minute to do his/her work.  On the flip side, the students who put in the effort and saw it reflected in their grades gave me one of the best feelings.  Nothing made my day quite like one of my students running in waiving a piece of paper and excitedly exclaiming they passed.

A typical day at work consists of many things: such as explaining the admissions, financial aid, and testing procedures to incoming students/clients. Basically, I'm the first person a potential student/client encounters upon entering the front office. I do data entry of admissions applications, official transcripts, test scores, change of majors, and/or financial aid documentation that is received on the Georgetown campus. I scan documentation into BDMS Imaging System. Typically, I assists students with registration, student affairs, and financial aid issues and/or questions. I accepts payments, scholarship awards, posts fees as necessary. I also provide administrative support for nursing faculty (proctoring, filing, inventory, etc.)

Typical day consisted of preparing reports, ensuring labs were properly staffed, assisting faculty, training faculty/staff, research and development, preparing pilot programs, maintaining LMS, creating roles and permissions for user groups, creating courses and enrolling users.

Hardest part of the job was the downtime between semesters and lack of motivation of department director. Often would be told an initiative that would benefit our faculty and the college as a whole would be too much extra paperwork for department head.

Most enjoyable part of working there is the faculty by far. Wonderful people for the most part and the faculty that would come in for assistance were generally those who cared a great deal for their students and wanted to make their learning experience as great as it could be.

A typical day consisted of a private office to meet and counsel students confidentially,  Entering and tracking vital student information concerning criminal background checks and drug screenings.  I enjoyed being a part of the Registrar department and handeling all incoming questions and concerns relating to student affairs, graduation degrees, and exceeding daily office management tasks.  

The management at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was absolutely amazing.  The team was hard-working and over-achievers!  The most difficult part of my day was when confronting students with a rejection letter for enrollment due to a failed testing result.  However, the most enjoyable was when they were approved and ready to pursue their life long dreams!

I have never been treated worse by a company. They claim you have opportunity for growth as a part time employee, but any chance you try to apply for a full time position, it's a big slap in the face. Your supervisors repetitively tell you how much they appreciate the job you do, and how competent you are at your job, but they never show it by recommending you for a full time opening. If you are a part time employee, you can pretty much guarantee yourself no room for growth. Their is an extreme lack of qualifications in their staff and extreme amount of cattiness between the female staff. Overall, disappointed with how this place treats their employees especially since it's a state job. You'd think they want their employees to be proud of where they work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
When you leave. Excellence in Teaching is their mantra but incompetence and laziness are their hallmarks.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Just that, working for a company that's run by DEI women. A true celebration of mediocrity can be found at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment and culture both reflect the idiocrasy of DEI policies throughout the organization.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Classroom Lecture and Lab 8 hrs a day 4 days a week plus 2 online sections as well.

Run errands 
Organize shelves
Keep supplies closet clean
Managing filing system.
Recording information as needed.
Greeting clients and visitors as needed.
Updating paperwork, maintaining documents and word processing.
Helping organize and maintain office common areas.
Performing general office clerk duties and errands.
Organizing travel by booking accommodations and reservations needs as required.
Coordinating events as necessary.
Maintaining supply inventory.
Maintaining office equipment as needed.
Aiding with client reception as needed.
Experience as a virtual assistant.

I worked outside of HGTC at different school in the Horry County School District. My job was to assist students in the ETS program with homework and studying after school. I learned how to manage myself and create individualized education improvement plans. The hardest part of my job is being away from the main work place and the staff. Not being able to collaborate made the job more challenging but not impossible. The most enjoyable part of this job was working closely with students and their parents and teachers, and watching students succeed academically.

Great people to work with but very few opportunities for advancement. I enjoyed working there as the college gave me my life dream opportunity to teach. If you are a general studies profesor, they will jam your classes with 30 or more students making it stressful and challenging at times in teaching 18 year olds mixed with a 50 plus year old students. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Financial aid coordinator 1 salary reported	$53,200 per year
Custodian 1 salary reported	$35,300 per year
Associate professor 5 salaries reported	$55,000 per year
Administrative assistant 2 salaries reported	$41,587 per year
Recruiter 4 salaries reported	$41,259 per year

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