Under the oversight of the Director of Adult Education, the employee performs counseling and advising duties for the Adult Education program. The employee provides guidance in choosing career paths and shares necessary job skills. The employee provides guidance in preparation for College admissions. The employee also performs administrative tasks to assist in the effective and efficient operation of the Adult Education program.

POSTING DATE: JANUARY 3, 2024

SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 03 (range: $44,333 - $61,480). This is a grant-funded position. In the event that funds for this position are discontinued, the College shall have the right to discontinue the position. Neither tenure or non-probationary status may be attained in this position.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The position will be based initially at the Wallace Campus in Dothan.

• Administers career assessments to students; reviews the results and provides counseling to students.
• Presents various interactive career activities for Adult Education students; provides one-on-one meetings for increased self-esteem and motivation of students.
• Provides students with current job market trends utilizing the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
• Assists students with job searches utilizing job search websites.
• Maintains a database of current students seeking jobs; notifies of new job openings.
• Assists students with resume creations; edits and critiques existing resumes.
• Prepares students for job interviews by setting up mock interviews; gives critique and expectations for interviews; advises as to which questions are illegal for interviewer to ask.
• Assists students with career transition, goal setting, and time management.

• Assists students with every step of the admissions, financial aid, and registration processes to include applications, residency forms, selective service form, transcript request, FAFSA, Title IV form, verification worksheets, scholarship applications, WIA and TAA packets.
• Facilitates campus visits based on student’s projected major and/or interests; introduces student to key staff.
• Introduces students to Wallace Community College recruiters; organizes informational sessions.
• Tracks student progress through college entry.

• Orients students to CareerReady101 software to prepare them for WorkKeys test.
• Logs hours students spend working in CareerReady101; notifies students when they are eligible to take the WorkKeys test.
• Maintains the department’s CareerReady101 and WorkKeys accounts.
• Reports test results to Director, Instructors, Date Entry Clerk, and the Alabama Community College System office.
• Attends training to remain up-to-date on CareerReady101 and WorkKeys programs on a continual basis.
• Trains Adult Education Instructors in the use of CareerReady101 and provides ongoing assistance to Instructors to prepare students for WorkKeys testing.

• Conducts student success and job readiness workshops; prepares evaluation instruments for distribution at conclusion of workshop; uses results to improve workshop offerings.
• Maintains training records and evaluations; provides report to Director and ACCS as required.
• Maintains database for student contact hours and session accomplishments; works with Data Entry Clerk to accomplish this task.
• Travels to each Adult Education site to provide information to and develop relationships with student.
• Assists with GED graduation ceremonies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
• Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
• Performs a productive full day’s work.
• Ensures that service to students and the general public is top priority.
• Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
• Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college is required.
• Two years’ experience in career counseling or working with disadvantaged adults is required.
• Ability to work nonstandard hours specifically evenings and weekends is required.
• Current and valid driver's license with the ability to frequently travel to attend events and activities is required.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 18, 2024. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Wallace Community College employment application
• Current resume
• Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications.
• Employment verification letter(s) verifying a minimum of two years’ experience in career counseling or working with disadvantaged adults. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. If an employment verification cannot be obtained, i.e. business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts or pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify the minimum required 2 years of experience, and verifying current employment as a Wallace Community College employee.
• Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum of a bachelor's degree. Transcripts may be unofficial for the application process but they must identify the applicant, institution, degree earned and the date the degree was conferred. (A copy of the diploma will not suffice). NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:

• WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
• All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519.

Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.