SSS Academic Coordinator
SSS Academic Coordinator
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Job Description
The SSS Academic Coordinator is responsible to the TRIO Director. The primary purpose is to recruit counsel arrange academic and other support services for eligible DSCC students who are first generation college and/or low-income students in order for them to successfully complete their degree.
Student Support Services is part of the federal TRIO programs through the Department of Education. The program is designed to help first-generation low-income and students with disabilities progress through college to earn a degree. The services provided include but are not limited: advising tutoring advice and assistance in course selection provide information on financial aid financial literacy education and assist students in transferring to a four-year institution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the recruitment of participants that are first generation and/or low income or have a disability.
- Develop and complete individual plans for each participant and update as needed.
- Provide counseling in careers academics financial aid and personal matters as needed.
- Responsible for monitoring and recording each participants academic progress.
- Provide participants assistance on college enrollment financial aid scholarships and FAFSA.
- Provide students assistance in transferring to a four-year institution. Conduct on-site visits to four-year institutions for students that are going to transfer.
- Manage participant files (paper and electronic) to document academic counseling tutoring advising follow-up and tracking for annual reporting requirements per the grant.
- Assist the Academic Specialist with tutoring schedule when needed.
- Serve as a Master Advisor for SSS participants
- Other duties as assigned by the director per grant needs.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrates knowledge in working with a variety of disadvantaged populations especially high school and college students and their respective instructors and staff for one to three years.
- Ability to work well with traditional and nontraditional college students and their instructors.
- Interpersonal skills to identify recruit and provide services to SSS participants.
- Understanding and knowledge of academic curriculum that will lead students to postsecondary school completion.
- Knowledge of postsecondary enrollment requirements scholarship requirements financial aid and FAFSA.
- Ability to provide counseling or able to make necessary referrals when needed.
- Written skills to maintain accurate records.
- Basic computer skills.
Working Conditions:
Travel may be required for college tours. The Academic Coordinator should be able to after hours if a student need arises. Working conditions will include office work and group trips for college visits.
Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Masters Degree in counseling education or related field is preferred.
- Experience working with a diverse population.
Minimum starting salary is $40600 annually ($20.82 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum of $50700.
Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
- State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application a resume cover letter and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Your skills abilities qualifications and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Dyersburg State Community Collegeis a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students employees or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race color religion creed national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability age status as a protected veteran genetic information or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment programs and activities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
