Job Description

Posting number: 08652

Department: SUSCC-501020-Counseling and Career Guidance

Job classification: Career Services And Student Success Coordinator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Higher Education, Counseling

Summary

The Career Services and Student Success Coordinator provides day-to-day student support services, develops policies, procedures, budgets, and plans for implementing the educational support programs; provides support and assists with registrations; coordinates tutorial programs; coordinates ADA/504 compliance and support for disability students, provides career development programs by serving as the primary career development person across the three instructional divisions and works with current business and industry partners to coordinate and maintain information on career opportunities for students and the College. The Coordinator will also perform multiple career-development services to students, such as career counseling and assisting students with job search issues. The Coordinator will provide services to guide, advise, and support students through career planning, decision-making, and job search processes.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule C3 (Salary range: $47,377 - $99,454 Annually)

Benefits: Full-time employees are entitled to the college’s benefit package, which includes PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

Examples of duties

• Develop policies and procedures for programs of academic support and service to students.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the Student Success Center including educational programs.
• As requested, prepare a calendar and schedules for services in the Student Success Center each semester.
• Develop and prepare appropriate records and reports.
• Serve in handling “day-to-day” activities and scheduling of the Student Success Center
• Assist in registration on base campus, assist with registration at other campuses as needed.
• Coordinate tutorial program for students each semester.
• Coordinate ADA/504 compliance and disability student support.
• Maintain up-to-date calendar and schedule of study for the student Success Center.
• Refer students requiring professional counseling to appropriate community resources.
• Supervise and evaluate staff as needed.
• Supervise work and keep records of Student Success and appropriate support staff and work-study students.
• Serve asprimary liaison between the three instructional divisions, college departments, and current business and industry partners to coordinate and maintain information on various career opportunities for students and the college
• Generate data and reports from Argos and TargetXto guide decision-making
• Keeps abreast of career information to include average salaries, demands, level of education required, and employment projections.
• Develop and coordinate student workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills,
• professionalism, careers, and other related topics.
• Provide one-on-one career coaching services and employability skills development,
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for SUSCC students in conjunction with local business and industry.
• Organize and coordinate community stakeholders for in-class speaking engagements to develop career interests among students.
• Support students by facilitating, promoting, and coordinating contacts with instructors, employers, recruiters, transfer institutions, and other resources.
• Provides students with opportunities to attend college or business tours.
• Advises and counsels undecided students through career development.
• Assists in the orientation process for new students, emphasizing career information, exploration, and selection.
• Coordinates career fairs on all Southern Union campuses; sends invitations; manages setup; creates and distributes publications.
• Maintains the Career Services Website.
• Develop working relationships with area employers to assist placement of students in appropriate jobs.
• Surveys students and employers to evaluate the effectiveness of services.
• Works with military recruiters to refer students as needed.
• Employee also follow up with students, after graduation or course completion, to track employment and wage data.
• Attends workforce development conferences and accesses webinars to remain up-to-date.?
• Works to help coordinate student apprenticeships and internship opportunities (i.e. Nursing, FAME, etc.)
• Establish and maintain relationships with local employers, industries, and community organizations to develop job and internship opportunities for students.
• Assist students in securing internships, cooperative education, and job placements related to their academic and career goals.
• Use technology effectively for word processing, record-keeping, instructional applications, electronic

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Three years of work experience in assessing, advising, and/or providing information to students; OR three years relevant experience in career services, counseling; or a combination of personnel, human resources is required.
• Proficiency in common computer office software such as Microsoft Office is required.
• Ability to work non-standard and extended hours as necessary is required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive and travel to various locations is required.
• Experience using TargetX.

Supplemental information

To be considered for the position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date. The applicant's sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) professional references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made.

All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied. Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointments and position-filled announcements) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s Neo ED accounts.

Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for additional information regarding this current applied-for position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal-opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

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.