Student Support & Ready-to-Work Coordinator

Somerset Community College; Whitley City (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, vision, and dental for 
你

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Somerset Community College invites applications for a Student Support Specialist II-Coordinator Ready to Work Program.

The RTW program partners with KCTCS and the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services to recruit and support KTAP-eligible students pursuing postsecondary education, GED, or basic skills advancement, with services including advocacy, mentoring, daycare and transportation assistance, and employment skills training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce policies to identify and serve Ready to Work students.
• Assist with campus-based budget needs and dispersal of grant funding.
• Develop work experience and work-study placements with local employers.
• Facilitate and maintain communication with case managers and community agencies.
• Supervise and mentor work-study students and liaise with employers.
• Provide advising for students regarding academic and career goals.
• Assist with college entrance applications, financial aid, and work-study forms.
• Recruit Ready to Work eligible students and provide counseling on economic self-sufficiency.
• Maintain student records and assist with job placement opportunities.

Skills

Advising

Communication

Mentoring

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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.

The RTW program partners with KCTCS and the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services to recruit and support KTAP-eligible students pursuing postsecondary education, GED, or basic skills advancement, with services including advocacy, mentoring, daycare and transportation assistance, and employment skills training.