Job Description

Posting number: 03633

Department: TSCC-501120-Student Success Center

Job classification: Retention Adv Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Student Services, Higher Education, Counseling, Faculty - Other

The Retention and Advising Specialist provides proactive academic support services to students in achieving their academic goals. This position works collaboratively to provide resources and initiatives in the areas of advising, academic support, and at-risk student outreach to support retention and degree completion. The position will develop, coordinate, and facilitate activities and programs in conjunction with instructional and student services units that will help ensure the retention and success of students. The Retention and Advising Specialist reports to the Director of the Student Success Center. (Continuation of position is contingent upon grant funding)

Salary Schedule- E3-04

Examples of duties

Essential Job Functions, Duties, & Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. One year of experience in education, student personnel, counseling,human services, or related field.
3. Requires self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and management skills who enjoys working with students, faculty, staff and the general public.
4. Ability to communicate with a diverse audience and articulate programs in the college to both internal and external audiences.
5. Ability to work as an effective team member
6. Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills

Required, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Knowledge and experience working with a culturally diverse student population.
2. Ability to prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment with regular interruptions and multiple competing demands.
3. Excellent time management skills.
4. Advanced experience with technology including proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
5. Ability to function in an automated work environment.
6. Ability to comprehend and interpret rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines.
7. Excellent customer service skills; including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
2. Prolonged sitting and standing at times.
3. Some overnight travel involved.
4. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently.
5. Ability to work with large groups.
6. Ability to travel to different campuses.
7. Must be willing and available to work flexible hours. May require some evening hours and activities at all campus locations.
8. Ability to effectively communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.

Supplemental information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community 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 by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

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