Student Support Specialist III - Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health care, vision, and d

Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you,

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Southcentral KY Community & Technical College is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) team. Reporting to the Associate Director of EOC, this position will be part of a five-year, grant-funded program focused on supporting income-eligible, first-generation, and adult learners as they pursue higher education and new opportunities.

This role will provide academic and career coaching, financial literacy instruction, and guidance on scholarships while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Student Affairs, Education, Social Science, or related field.
• At least 1 year of related experience.
• Strong writing and verbal communication; proficiency with Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identification, recruitment, and selection of eligible EOC participants
• Provide academic and career coaching to EOC participants
• Present financial literacy workshops and support the financial aid process
• Assist program participants with scholarship searches and applications
• Coordinate outreach with campus and community partners
• Act as a liaison between program participants and education partners, as needed
• Provide guidance in post-secondary school entry and entry into a GED program
• Maintain proper documentation of program participants
• Assist program participants with the necessary paperwork to pursue educational goals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Student Affairs, Education, Social Science, or related field

Tools

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Title:

Student Support Specialist III - Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

Salary Range:

$3,490.00 (Monthly Minimum under 12-month Contract | Grant-Funded Position)

Contract Term Length:

12 Months

Standard Hours:

37.5

Work Location:

On-Site

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

College:

Southcentral KY Community & Technical College

Campus Location:

Southcentral Kentucky CTC

Department:

TRIO

Total Rewards

Southcentral KY Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) team. Reporting to the Associate Director of EOC, this position will be part of a five-year, grant-funded program focused on supporting income-eligible, first-generation, and adult learners as they pursue higher education and new opportunities.

Job Duties:

This position reports to the Associate Director of EOC and will work within a funded 5-year grant to serve income-eligible, first-generation, adult learners. The primary job duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist in the identification, recruitment, and selection of eligible EOC participants
• Provide academic coaching and career coaching to EOC program participants
• Present financial literacy workshops and provide support through the financial aid process
• Assist program participants with scholarship searches and applications
• Coordinate outreach with campus and community partners.
• Act as a liaison between program participants and education partners, as needed
• Provide guidance in post-secondary school entry and entry into a GED program
• Maintain proper documentation of program participants.
• Assist program participants with the necessary paperwork to pursue educational goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Student Affairs, Education, Social Science, or related field and 1 year of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent organizational skills; proficiency with computer applications, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• The preferred candidate will also possess experience in educational opportunity programs and demonstrated ability to support the success of at‑risk adult learners and students from diverse and underserved backgrounds, including minority, low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.