Student Support Specialist III Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) team. Reporting to the Associate Director of EOC this position will be part of a five-year grant-funded program focused on supporting income-eligible first-generation and adult learners as they pursue higher education and new opportunities.

Job Duties:

This position reports to the Associate Director of EOC and will work within a funded 5-year grant to serve income-eligible first-generation adult learners. The primary job duties and responsibilities include:
Assist in the identification recruitment and selection of eligible EOC participants
Provide academic coaching and career coaching to EOC program participants
Present financial literacy workshops and provide support through the financial aid process
Assist program participants with scholarship searches and applications
Coordinate outreach with campus and community partners.
Act as a liaison between program participants and education partners as needed
Provide guidance in post-secondary school entry and entry into a GED program
Maintain proper documentation of program participants.
Assist program participants with the necessary paperwork to pursue educational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in counseling Student Affairs Education Social Science or related field and 1 year of related experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills; proficiency with computer applications including Word Access PowerPoint and Excel.
The preferred candidate will also possess experience in educational opportunity programs and demonstrated ability to support the success of at-risk adult learners and students from diverse and underserved backgrounds including minority low-income first-generation students and students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree preferred

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights -Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.