Student Success & Ready-to-Work Coordinator

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, vision, dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you,/

403(b) employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Somerset Community College invites applications for a Student Support Specialist II-Coordinator Ready to Work Program. This role supports low-income/at-risk students through the RTW program, coordinating services from enrollment through employment, including mentoring and transportation assistance.

Based at Somerset Community College McCreary Center, the position serves Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, and Wayne counties with weekly travel to service areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field, with two years related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit Ready to Work students within Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, and Wayne Counties.
• Assist with campus-based budget needs and coordinate grant funding with the college business office.
• Develop work experience and work-study placements with local employers.
• Maintain communication with case managers and community agencies.
• Supervise work-study students and liaise with employers.
• Advise students on academic and career goals; assist with college entrance and financial aid processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field)

Job description

Somerset Community College invites applications for a Student Support Specialist II-Coordinator Ready to Work Program. This role supports low-income/at-risk students through the RTW program, coordinating services from enrollment through employment, including mentoring and transportation assistance.

Based at Somerset Community College McCreary Center, the position serves Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, and Wayne counties with weekly travel to service areas.