The Special Populations Coordinator will assist special populations students (as defined by Perkins V, e.g., economically disadvantaged, adults preparing for non-traditional fields, single parents, English learners, out of workforce, and homeless individuals) with enrollment, retention, and transition into postsecondary education and employment. This individual will also assist in marketing efforts towards this population of learners and will direct students to needed resources related to college admission, enrollment, retention, completion, and transition to employment.

The mission of Schoolcraft College is to provide a transformational and inclusive learning experience designed to increase the capacity of all individuals and groups to achieve intellectual, social, and economic goals. We are committed to creating a positive impact on the communities we serve and value diversity in our students, staff, and programming.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in enrollment management within a post-secondary institution.

• Experience with other software products, including Microsoft Office products for use in data analysis, customized report generation, presentations, and project management.

• Self-motivated and highly organized, with a strong attention to detail.

• Strong listening, speaking and writing skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with College personnel and students in a multi-cultural environment.

• Innovative, strategic thinker, with the ability to respond positively and creatively to change.

• • Writing Skills: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from prospective and current employees, and groups of managers.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Office Environment: This role may involve being in a stationary position in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse (or applicable equipment) and telephone. Communicating and exchanging information with individuals electronically or in person. This role may involve moving objects of up to 10 lbs., and on occasion, up to 25 lbs.
  • Noise Level: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

40 hours, Monday-Friday

Pay range is $19.92-$31.13.13 per hour

1

Promote Occupational Programs recruitment and enrollment activities for special populations students.

Yes

2

Upon admission, identify special populations students who have expressed interest in Occupational Programs.

Yes

3

Assess the needs of special populations students enrolled in Occupational Programs and direct them to appropriate resources.

Yes

4

Coordinate with Learning Support Services, Financial Aid, Advising, Career Services, community agencies, businesses, and industry in facilitating the appropriate supplementary services to members of special populations.

Yes

5

Collaborate with Occupational Programs faculty to assist special populations students in meeting the key Perkins performance indicators.

Yes

6

Ensure follow up with special populations students to support college persistence and retention.

Yes

7

Facilitate in-service training for individuals working with members of special populations to improve their abilities and techniques in meeting the needs of these students.

Yes

8

Maintain records documenting access to, progress through, and successful completion of Occupational Programs for special populations students and report data to the College, state, and federal agencies, as required.

Yes

9

Assemble and update resources, including soliciting student feedback in order to identify programs and resources that need improvement to assist special populations students in meeting the key Perkins performance indicators.

Yes

10

Maintain record keeping and inventory systems related to job responsibilities.

Yes

11

Perform other work related to Occupational Programs special populations students, as needed.

Yes