Student Support Specialist, Seahawk NEST Academy Grant, Institutional Accessibility

Broward College; Florida; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

FRS Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Paid Time Off

Winter Break Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Broward College seeks a Student Support Specialist for the Seahawk NEST Academy to support daily operations and student life. The role involves aiding recruitment, enrollment, onboarding, and ongoing student support across campus services.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Vocational Rehabilitation, handling office tasks, contributing to social media and events, and building community partnerships while ensuring compliance with college policies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; an equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.
• Three years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with recruitment, enrollment, and onboarding for the Seahawk NEST Academy.
• Serves as a liaison between Vocational Rehabilitation and NEST students.
• Assists with office management, including greeting visitors and handling correspondence.
• Facilitates social media, website, and event programming for the Seahawk NEST Academy.
• Builds community partnerships and participates in professional meetings; ensures policy compliance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Profile Summary

Under limited supervision, the position provides direct support to the Seahawk NEST Academy daily operations. The specialist will aid the overall operation of the Seahawk NEST Academy, as well as provide direct support to Seahawk NEST students in all areas of student life, to promote student success at Broward College. Performs related duties as assigned.

This is a temporary position with a chance of renewal. The incumbent is subject to annual performance evaluations.

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

Minimum Education

Associate’s degree required.

An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training

Three years of related experience.

Essential Functions

Daily - 50%: Assists with all aspects of the recruitment, enrollment, and onboarding processes for the Seahawk NEST Academy. Serves as a liaison between Vocational Rehabilitation and NEST students. Assists students with adhering to their campus schedules. Provides ongoing academic and student support to all areas a student’s college experience. Assists students with their assistive technology plans. Regularly updates Seahawk NEST files and records

Daily - 25%: Assists with all areas of office management, including greeting visitors to the program, responding to internal and external correspondences, and assisting with business processes as assigned. Assists Seahawk NEST staff with creating and facilitating social media, website, and event programming for the Seahawk NEST Academy. Assists with collecting student data for ongoing reporting, as required and assigned.

Other - 20%: Builds and cultivates community partnerships to support all aspects of the NEST Academy. Participates in monthly online informational and regular in-person meetings, state-wide, regional, and national professional organizations and consortia, and other professional development opportunities as assigned. Attends student recruitment events as required. Ensures compliance with college policies and procedures, applicable state and federal legislation pertaining to accessibility, and guidelines of Post-Secondary Comprehensive Transition programs.

Other - 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge, understanding and skills in area of responsibility; including an understanding of concepts and principles of related areas and functions.

Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards. Ability to participate as an active team member

Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems, i.e. Microsoft Office Products as well as specialized computer systems

Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title

Student Support Specialist, Seahawk NEST Academy Grant, Institutional Accessibility

Position Number

P0092671

Job Status

Full time Temporary

Department

Seahawk NEST - Institutional Accessibility

Location

North Campus

Pay Grade

713

Salary

$36,800 - $43,240 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week

40

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Designated Essential Personnel

No

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Classification

Professional Technical Staff (PTS)

Special Instructions To Applicant

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.