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Project Specialist - TRIO Upward Bound
Job Description
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Position Summary
The TRIO Project Specialist is responsible for the implementation of program activities such as academic counseling, academic advising, tutorials, workshops, seminars, trips, cultural enrichment, and developing educational, career and life goals for participants. The TRIO Project Specialist maintains well-organized records and activities in accordance with the rules and requirements specified in the grant application and amendments as approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The Project Specialist should have an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of community colleges students.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule C3-4.
This is a grant-funded, and probationary status position. Continued employment is dependent on continued funding.
For more information about salary schedules, refer to https://www.coastalalabama.edu/human-resources/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:
- Develops and implements program activities as assigned by the Director.
- Assists and/or administrates assessments, interest inventories, and other related assessments and inventories as assigned by the Director.
- Assists the program Director in the recruitment and selection process of eligible program participants.
- Assists the program Director in designing and conducting orientation sessions for program participants.
- Assists the participants of the program in developing educational, career, and life goals through intensive advising, tutoring, and activities.
- Submits an annual schedule of project activities, visits, and academic tutoring to the program Director for approval and implementing the schedule.
- Conducts and supervises tutorial sessions.
- Organizes and participates in college tours and cultural activities with program participants which may require evening and weekend work.
- Conducts follow-up activities, including creating surveys, to ensure participant satisfaction and interest.
- Diagnoses academic needs and advising students.
- Establishes and maintains participant folders in accordance with the specifications of the grant application and amendments as approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Secures, where appropriate, grade and attendance reports on all participants in the program and provides academic counseling to those participants who need additional assistance, and implementing additional assistance, as needed.
- Conducts financial aid workshops, career counseling, and other seminars to guide participants in making education, career, and life goals.
- Assists with project outcomes assessments and participant follow-up activities.
- Assists the program Director in maintaining program rosters and providing follow-up data for federal reports.
- Maintains comprehensive, timely, and accurate follow-up records for all assigned participants.
All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:
- Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
- Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
- Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
- Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
- Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
- Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
- Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
- Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
- Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, counseling, business or related field with an emphasis in administration.
- Demonstrated experience working with students from low-income, academically disadvantaged populations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience working with TRIO programs.
- Demonstrated experience in computer and software skills.
- One year of experience working in a TRIO program or related program.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete application packet consists of the following:
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A completed online application form.
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Current resume’ showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
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Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position.Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.
Please Note:
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It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
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We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
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You may not put “see resume” on any section of the application form.
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Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
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When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you’ve successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
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Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants’ NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required tomonitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
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Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
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The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.
If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:
NEOED Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College is also an equal opportunity educator. It is the policy of the College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity.
It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.
Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.?Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.
Coastal Alabama 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.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
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