Community and Workforce Development Liaison
Community and Workforce Development Liaison
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USD 65000 - 85000
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Position Summary
JOB SUMMARY:The Community and Workforce Development Liaison provides advising to current and potential CTE program students; integrating best practices to support increased retention and graduation rates including credit momentum and connection to campus resources and opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES:
CTE Advisor- Assist students with problem solving/college related issues such as encumbrances tuition issues computer accounts registration etc.
- Collaborates and communicates with prospective students to provide a seamless transition into CTE programs
- Conducts program information sessions on multiple campuses. Creates group advising modules that
- teach an indepth understanding of curricular options and course planning
- Works with students to prevent/resolve academic transfer credit issues
- Strengthens relationships with strategic college partners such as admissions student services financial aid and other institutions
- Preforms clerical functions including but not limited to: Coordinating content and assembly of information/application packets; and other areas assigned by the Dean of Workforce Development
- Works with Dean of Workforce Development to prepare reports for regulatory agencies as needed.
- Engage in online advising thus a clean wellkept professional appearance/dress code is expected.
- Monitors and evaluate students educational progress by conducting academic progress audits as directed
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with area schools and programs.
- Recruit prospective CTE students by but not limited to the following: making school visits and attending day/night and weekend college fairs career days community events and working with veteran organizations
- Respond to inquiries from prospective CTE students using but not limited to social media telephone and email inquiries
- Assist Technical Education faculty with Enrollment Attrition and Retention issues/ including but not limited to recruitment and retention of nontraditional (nontrad.) students in nontraditional programs
- Assist with shortterm and longrange goals for recruitment and retention of CTE dual enrollment students
- Coordinate communication of CTE dual enrollment programs to high school counselors students and parents
- Maintain database of onsite high school instructors involved in dual CTE credit classes
- Collaborate with guidance counselors to address student needs/issues when appropriate
- Assist with dual enrollment orientation for eligible CTE students
- Under the direction of the Dean of Workforce Development serve as a liaison to area businesses industries communities and government agencies thus fostering their awareness of the programs and opportunities available through the College
- Attend community organizational meetings/functions serve on appropriate boards and develop partnerships to promote programs as directed by the Dean
- Facilitate outreach and recruitment efforts in the colleges service area
- Serve as liaison to the Dean of Workforce Development to ensure communication and cooperation with community activities to support the advancement and welfare of the College in its communities
- Participate in local activities with the Chamber of Commerce to promote the College
- Coordinate and schedule activities between and among governmental and community entities and within the college service area in support of College based programs
- Plan campus events designed to develop and sustain positive community relations to include business industry secondary school systems community and civic organizations.
- Develop and implement workshops seminars and recruitment activities including campus tours for prospective students
- Plan and implement student recruitment enrollment marketing and orientation activities for students including collecting and analyzing data relevant to recruiting enrollment and retention outcomes and evaluating overall program effectiveness
- Collaborate with college administration on capital facilities renewal maintenance security activities for the campus and report any issues to the appropriate administrator
- Collaborate with marketing and public relations to coordinate prepare and disseminate publications related to student clubs and student activities
- Collaborate with campus police and security to implement campus safety procedures
- Implement goals objectives policies operating procedures and complete Unit Strategic Plan assignments and evaluate outcomes for the campus
- Maintain appropriate records and files related to campus operations
- Monitor and direct changes required for improvement on the campus
- Serve as the campus liaison to the President and cabinet members
- Address student complaints and concerns and communicate with appropriate administrators on all complaints
- Serve on College committees as assigned
- Comply with all policies of the State Board of Education the Department of Postsecondary Education the College and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
- Manage assigned budgets
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree or fifteen (15) years experience working with the business community and with workforce initiatives required
- Three to five (35) years demonstrated experience in coordinating and scheduling activities between governmental and community entities required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to the teachinglearning process of the College and the opendoor admission process
- Proficiency in basic computer skills including but not limited to Blackboard Excel and Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to coordinate assigned activities
- Ability to operate security cameras and keyless entry systems
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Application Procedures/Additional Information
PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
June 2025
SALARY:Salary Schedule C3 ($65000$85000). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
May:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().
Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was fulltime or parttime and if parttime the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not selfevident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an onscreen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via email. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:
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Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in EVerify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
