TRIO SSS ADVISING/RETENTION SPECIALIST

Company: St. Clair County Community College
Location: Port Huron
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

TRIO SSS Advising/Retention Specialist

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time, 52 weeks

CLASSIFICATION: Career Plan Contingent (Grant Funded)

Annual Salary: $46,500 - $48,425 based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

FLSA STATUS : Salary/Exempt

HOURS : Generally, Mon - Friday: 8 am. to 4:30 p.m. with flexibility to provide evening and weekend coverage as required. Average hours per week: 37.5

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open until filled

APPLY ONLINE AT: www.sc4.edu


Generous Benefits Package Available (per current contractual agreement)
Up to thirty-eight (38) paid time off days annually (prorated based on hire date).
Up to fourteen (14) paid holidays/days closed throughout the year (includes time off from December 24 through New Year's Day) depending on hire date.
Health insurance benefits: Multiple medical health plan options upon date of hire. Employer-paid dental, life, and long-term disability insurance upon date of hire. Reimbursement payments for individuals declining medical and/or dental insurance coverage. Up to $500 annual vision/hearing allowance.
Participation in MPSERS retirement system (includes employer and employee contribution options).
Scholarship for employee, spouse and/or dependent children to attend SC4 credit classes covering full cost of tuition and technology fee (when applicable) per campus guidelines. Additional funds for employment-related education/training each year upon approval.
Access to educational funds for education, professional memberships, travel and conferences

Benefits offered (above) match those offered to other members in accordance with the College's Career Plan Agreement. Unused vacation time will not be paid out and sick time balances will be forfeited upon separation.
Position is contracted for a specified limited term contingent upon receipt of grant funds or scope and satisfactory performance. Person employed in such capacity shall be subject to review and shall have no claim to continued employment beyond the specific term established for that position.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Director of TRIO SSS.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Education Administration, Student Personnel, Social Work, Counseling, or closely related fields. Master's degree preferred; Minimum two years' work experience in higher education delivering advising, career and support services to disadvantaged and underrepresented students; Community College experience preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity with financial aid, admissions, graduation, and transfer requirements;
Current knowledge related to academic advising, transfer planning, enrollment process, and career decision making;
Demonstrated ability to work at all levels across the institution including with faculty;
Ability to develop community partnerships to provide additional resources to students; and,
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills required.
Preference to those with backgrounds and experiences similar to the TRIO student population to be served.

Keywords: St. Clair County Community College, Warren , TRIO SSS ADVISING/RETENTION SPECIALIST, Other , Port Huron, Michigan