Full Time Monthly Staff

FY17/18392SF

Grant/Contract

Exempt

This position is in Salary Grade PM4, with a minimum salary of $49,770 per annum. The successful candidate’s salary will be calculated based on education and experience within the grade range. This position is eligible for full-time fringe benefits package

Norfolk, NE

The purpose of this position is to provide support to current students served by the TRIO Student Support Services program to improve their probability of success so that they will retain from semester to semester, persist until graduation and, if applicable, have positive transfer experiences. Skills and abilities required of this position include knowledge of student support functions; ability to handle multiple priorities; effective verbal, written, and listening interpersonal communication skills; ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively with students and institutional personnel; ability to create and conduct seminars and workshops; perform all instructional related activities for post-secondary coursework; proficiency with a variety of computer technologies, such as databases, internet, spreadsheets, tracking systems and word processing; a high degree of professionalism and personal integrity; ability to work independently, but also a member of a complex team in an atmosphere of frequently changing priorities; and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students with a wide range of skills, motivations and academic goals.
This position is partially funded by a grant through the U.S. Department of Education, with the potential for continuous funding for five years, and the ability to apply for additional funding thereafter.

A bachelor’s degree is required. Applicants who do not meet the degree requirement will only be hired conditioned on obtainment of a bachelor’s degree.

Over one year up to and including three years experience working with students who are first-generation college students, low-income, or students with disabilities is required.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of student support functions; ability to handle multiple priorities; effective verbal, written, and listening interpersonal communication skills; ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively with students and institutional personnel; ability to create and conduct seminars and workshops; perform all instructional related activities for post-secondary coursework; proficiency with a variety of computer technologies, such as databases, internet, spreadsheets, tracking systems and word processing; a high degree of professionalism and personal integrity; ability to work independently, but also a member of a complex team in an atmosphere of frequently changing priorities; and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students with a wide range of skills, motivations and academic goals.

Advanced communication skills required.

Bilingual or multilingual language capability desired but not required (Spanish preferred).

Candidates that are selected for an interview will be required to prepare and deliver a five minute presentation on tips for college student success for first-year college students.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by Friday, October 20, 2023. This position will remain open until filled.

10/06/2023

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