Student Services Specialist- TANF
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Student Services Specialist- TANF
Salary
$34,200.00 - $54,600.00 Annually
Location
South Charleston, WV
Job Type
Non Classified Staff
Division
Student Affairs
Job Number
245
Description
BridgeValley Community and Technical College invites applications for TANF Student Services Specialist. The general purpose of the Student Services Specialist position is to facilitate the admission of students into higher education, to assist in the acquisition of financial aid, to monitor academic progress, and to provide for a supportive collegiate environment that allows the student to persist to the point of reaching their specific academic goals. This position is to assist the student in meeting their needs as they occur on the campus and off-campus sites, whether that need is personal or academic. The individual must have sufficient knowledge of college functions to either take care of student needs or to point them in the right direction.
This position is grant-funded through DHHR to serve as liaison for students in the pilot program wo need assistance in meeting their academic needs at BridgeValley as well as their needs as a TANF recipient through DHHR. Thus, this individual will work closely with the appropriate personnel at DHHR as well as at BridgeValley, and his/her job will involve working closely with those students identified by DHHR as participants in the pilot program.
This position is a Nonclassified, grant-funded, full-time, benefits eligible position. Salary range is $34,200-$54,600. Actual offer will commensurate with education and experience.
Examples of Duties
- Responsible for completing reports to DHHR for grant purposes
- Responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, and directing activities for program students that help them successfully to apply for, enter, and achieve their goals, to include such activities as:
- Apply for financial aid prior to admission (complete FAFSA and work with Financial Aid
- Counselor)
- Become admitted to BridgeValley
- Receive appropriate career services direction to determine appropriate program of student
- Receive appropriate placement assistance regarding basic skills competencies
- Meet with an appropriate advisor (student program advisor or faculty advisor) to
- determine courses and schedule needed
- Become oriented to college and the services available to support student success
- Successfully progress through program of study to graduation
- Responsible for assisting participants in coordination with DHHR case workers and management, as needed
- Responsible to provide participants with information about resources needed to be successful in achieving educational goals (including non-academic resources)
- Maintains comprehensive participant records and prepares reports as needed
- Organizes and conducts, where appropriate, workshops on informational and personal development topics including stress management, time management, study skills, and other topics related to overall student success
- Travel among campuses and other locations as needed to liaison with participants in the program, DHHR representatives, and BridgeValley personnel. Travel to meetings within state may be required.
- Other related activities, as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with a preference for major in Counseling, Student Personnel (Guidance and Counseling), Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related discipline and 4 years of related experience
- Strong people skills
- 3 years of directly related experience
- Computer Skills
- Ability to work as an effective team member
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Strong skills in setting priorities, organization, and time management
PREFERRED
- Master's Degree with a preference for major in Counseling, Student Personnel (Guidance and Counseling), Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related discipline
Additional Information
• BridgeValley will not accept incomplete applications. Please fill out the application completely, even though the resume may include the same information.
• Employment is subject to satisfactory results on background check.
• Copies of transcripts may be sent but originals must be available prior to hire.
• This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor candidates requiring a visa.
BridgeValley Community and Technical College promotes student success, prepares a skilled workforce, and builds tomorrow's leaders by providing access to quality education.
BridgeValley is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status in its employment, programs, activities.
Please contact the Human Resources office at 304-205-6606 if you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in the hiring process.
Agency
BridgeValley CTC
Address
2001 Union Carbide Drive South Charleston, West Virginia, 25303
Phone
304-205-6606
Website
http://www.BridgeValley.edu/jobs