Career Program Advisor

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health & life insurance

Wellness incentives

FRS retirement

Tuition assistance

Free parking

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking a liaison to develop and implement strategies that recruit and retain students in Career and Technical Education programs. You will partner with students, advise on course choices, and monitor progress toward Certificates and A.S. degrees.

You will collaborate with Student Affairs, Program Managers, and faculty to remove barriers to success and provide accurate program information. Evening events and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• One year of experience working with students in a high school or postsecondary institution.
• Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution (desired).
• Knowledge of career and technical education programs.
• Experience with grants projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements student recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives for career and technical education programs (AS, CCERT and PSAV).
• Partners with degree-seeking students to help identify courses and track progress through reports and degree audits.
• Assists students with educational and career planning and makes referrals to Career Development Center.
• Collaborates with campus staff to address barriers to student success and provide accurate program information.
• Acts as liaison between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to enhance recruitment, advising, registration, and completion.
• Supports recruitment activities such as information sessions, open houses, and workforce fairs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Responsibilities

Develops and implements efficient and effective student recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives for career and technical education (AS, CCERT and PSAV) programs.

• Partners with A.S. Degree and Certificate seeking students tohelp them identify and select appropriate courses for their careerpath and educational goals. Tracks progress of students throughreports, queries, degree audits and follow-up contacts.
• Assists students with educational and career planning byproviding career and occupational information about related A.S.Degree and Certificate programs; makes appropriate referrals toCareer Development Center
• Collaborates with Student Affairs staff, Associate Deans,Program Managers, Faculty and staff in related areas to identifyand address barriers to student success.
• Works with Program Managers and Associate Deans to provideaccurate program information to College staff, including StudentAffairs colleagues who work in recruiting, admissions, advising andregistration functions.
• Acts as a liaison between Academic Affairs and Student Affairsto facilitate and enhance student recruitment, advising,registration, retention and program completion.
• Assists the Student Affairs Recruiting and Admissions Office aswell as the Departments with recruitment activities such asinformation sessions, decision days, workforce fairs, etc. May bethe primary organizer of recruiting events such as openhouses.
• Participates in college, state and regional staff developmentactivities and meetings to enhance assigned A.S. Degree andCertificate programs.
• Implements strategies within the School of Career and TechnicalEducation to achieve Perkins Performance Measures (ImprovingStudent Academic Skills, Technical Skills, Program Completion,Placement, Retention, Nontraditional Enrollments, andNon-traditional Completion)
• Enters and retrieves data from computer in order to support,advise and register students as well as track their progresstowards completion of Certificates, A.S. Degrees and VocationalCertificates.
• Coordinates Workforce Central Florida or relatedgovernment-sponsored initiatives that affect students in relateddegrees and certificates
• Coordinates admissions for related limited accessprograms.
• Researches retention strategies; implements and evaluates pilotretention programs under direction of supervisor.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• One year of experience working with students in a high school or postsecondary institution.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Knowledge of career and technical education programs.
• Experience with grants projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication andcustomer service skills.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, andstaff.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet theneeds of diverse student populations.
• Excellent computer skills in a Windows based environment,including Microsoft Office 365 skills.
• Ability to work independently, initiating, developing, andimplementing programs.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and accurately withoutclose supervision.
• Knowledge of the community college philosophy and system ofhigher education.
• Knowledge of student retention resources and research.
• Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.

Work Environment and Special Considerations

• Works in an office environment.
• Works in the community for related recruiting activities whichmay require some evening and weekend activities.
• May travel to different campus locations, trainings, andcommunity-based events.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $43,614 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewardspackage including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider FitnessCenter
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on campus parking

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA: Individuals who have completed college or university coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.