SSS Academic Coordinator

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Alabama; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

14 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Retirement plans

Educational benefits for employee and/

State Employee Discount Program

Background check prior to hire

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College is seeking an SSS Academic Coordinator to recruit, counsel, and arrange academic and support services for eligible DSCC students who are first generation or low income, helping them complete their degree.

The program is part of federal TRIO services, offering advising, tutoring, course selection help, financial aid information, FAFSA support, and transfer guidance to four-year institutions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disadvantaged populations and students.
• Ability to work with traditional and nontraditional students.
• Strong interpersonal skills to recruit and serve participants.
• Knowledge of postsecondary enrollment requirements and FAFSA.
• Written skills to maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants who are first generation, low income, or have a disability.
• Develop and update individual plans for each participant.
• Counsel on careers, academics, financial aid, and FAFSA.
• Monitor and record participants' academic progress.
• Assist with enrollment, scholarships, and FAFSA.
• Support transferring students to four-year institutions and coordinate college visits.
• Manage participant files for annual reporting requirements.
• Assist the Academic Specialist with tutoring schedule and serve as Master Advisor.

Skills

Recruitment

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Student advising

Record keeping

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Banner

Argos

Job description

The SSS Academic Coordinator is responsible to the TRIO Director. The primary purpose is to recruit, counsel, arrange academic and other support services for eligible DSCC students who are first generation college and/or low-income students in order for them to successfully complete their degree.

Student Support Services is part of the federal TRIO programs through the Department of Education. The program is designed to help first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities progress through college to earn a degree. The services provided include but are not limited: advising, tutoring, advice and assistance in course selection, provide information on financial aid, financial literacy education, and assist students in transferring to a four-year institution.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the recruitment of participants that are first generation and/or low income or have a disability.
• Develop and complete individual plans for each participant and update as needed.
• Provide counseling in careers, academics, financial aid, and personal matters as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring and recording each participant’s academic progress.
• Provide participants assistance on college enrollment, financial aid, scholarships, and FAFSA.
• Provide students assistance in transferring to a four-year institution. Conduct on-site visits to four-year institutions for students that are going to transfer.
• Manage participant files (paper and electronic) to document academic, counseling, tutoring, advising, follow-up, and tracking for annual reporting requirements per the grant.
• Assist the Academic Specialist with tutoring schedule when needed.
• Serve as a Master Advisor for SSS participants
• Other duties as assigned by the director per grant needs.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge in working with a variety of disadvantaged populations, especially high school and college students, and their respective instructors and staff for one to three years.
• Ability to work well with traditional and nontraditional college students and their instructors.
• Interpersonal skills to identify, recruit, and provide services to SSS participants.
• Understanding and knowledge of academic curriculum that will lead students to postsecondary school completion.
• Knowledge of postsecondary enrollment requirements, scholarship requirements, financial aid and FAFSA.
• Ability to provide counseling or able to make necessary referrals when needed.
• Written skills to maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer skills.

Travel may be required for college tours. The Academic Coordinator should be able to after hours if a student need arises. Working conditions will include office work and group trips for college visits.

Minimum Requirements Of Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Preferred Requirements Of Education And Experience

• Master’s Degree in counseling, education, or related field is preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of Banner and Argos

Minimum starting salary is $44,066 annually ($22.59 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum of $55,028.

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Minimum of three (3) professional references.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.