Job Description

 

Details:

The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential Part-Time Grant-funded positions.

Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2023
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Location:

Multiple campuses
**This position is not remote**

Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening, however we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College. For more information, please click on the college to be directed to their website.

Asnuntuck -170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Capital -950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103-
Gateway -20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Housatonic - 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Manchester - Great Path, Manchester, CT 06040
Middlesex - 100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT 06457 (Current Need)
Naugatuck Valley - Waterbury and Danbury Campuses
Northwestern -Park Pl, Winsted, CT 06098
Norwalk - 188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854
Quinebaug Valley -742 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT 06239
Three Rivers - 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
Tunxis -271 Scott Swamp Rd 100 Building, Farmington, CT 06032

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

These positions are on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending specific department needs.

Position Summary:

The Achievement Coach’s purpose is to recruit and enroll students into selected workforce development training programs, ensure students’ successful program completion, and to assist with job placement and retention. The Achievement Coach monitors students’ academic performance and provides case management services to address any barriers to completion. The position also reports on student attendance and outcomes. The Achievement Coach engages with employers, and assists with job placement. This position is critical for strong student retention and job placement rates.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Example of Job Duties:

The Achievement Coach reports to the Chief Regional Workforce Development Officer.
This position is required to have extensive collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, employers, and community-based organizations.

The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position, but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

• Recruitment, orientation, and enrollment of students.
• Database input and report creation.
• Case management and monitoring student progress.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriately related field together with one (1) or more years of related experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

• Case management skills.
• Academic and skills assessment methods.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Salary:

$37.48 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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