Student Support Specialist - KEYS Program (Grant FT)
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- Community College of Allegheny County
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- Pittsburgh
- Salary
- Admin 12 - $45,206
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Job Details
Student Support Specialist - KEYS Program (Grant FT)
Position Title: Student Support Specialist - KEYS Program (Grant FT)
Department: Keystone Ed Yields Success
Campus: Allegheny Campus
Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than December 10, 2024. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed. This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is contingent on sufficient future funding. This grant may be renewed.
Benefits: CCAC offers an exceptional benefits package. Highlights include an excellent health plan with very low out-of-pocket expense network option, generous time off and holiday pay, a 403b retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or other options through the State's retirement defined benefit pension system, free employee parking, public service (student) loan forgiveness eligible employer, and employer paid benefits including group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person
Work Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
Salary Grade: Admin 12 - $45,206
Job Category: Administrators
Employment Type: Grant Funded Full-Time
Job Slot: G605
Job Open Date: 11/22/2024
Job Close Date: Open until filled
General Summary: The main purpose of the KEYS student facilitator is to monitor the progress of their caseload of students and provide the encouragement and support necessary to enable KEYS students to complete their course of study at CCAC.
Grant Summary: The Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) Program provides support services to improve the retention and degree completion rates of students receiving public assistance.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in education or related field, and two years' experience in human services serving diverse populations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability and willingness to work collaboratively. Attention to detail and the ability to follow through with assisting the student. Commitment to students' success and student-centered education. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to serve as a representative of the College at public and private events with some evenings and weekends.
Duties:
1. Using a coordinated caseload management model, facilitate student success and retention for students enrolled in the KEYS program.2. Serve as a resource to help student develop a career specific education plan. Assist student to develop appropriate activities and additional hours to meet workforce participation rate (public assistance) during semesters and semester breaks.3. Communicate with the student's County Assistance Office caseworker regarding supportive services and supportive service needs.4. Coordinate college support and financial aid. Participate in student orientation.5. Holistically support and monitor a students academic progress utilizing EAB Navigate.6. Provide the Department of Public Welfare with essential information concerning the student's success.7. Assist with the development and implementation of early intervention and retention programs. Maintain ongoing and scheduled contact with students.8. Complete required data-entry and program related paperwork accurately and on time.9. Compile information on program services, activities, and students. Maintain accurate, organized, completed, and detailed records and develop and maintain reports as required or assigned. 10. Attend meetings and conferences as assigned by Project Coordinator.11. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://ccac.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=1658
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Organization
The Community College of Allegheny County, located in Pittsburgh, is the largest institution of postsecondary higher education in Pennsylvania.
The college serves approximately 30,000 credit students through our four campuses, five centers and online programming. An additional 35,000 students per year enhance their knowledge and job skills through thousands of CCAC non-credit and workforce development courses.
Incorporating a learning-centered environment committed to the future of the region, CCAC continues to expand its reach through innovative programming and accessible instruction offered via convenient day, evening, weekend and online courses. CCAC endeavors to fulfill its mission to provide affordable access to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in a changing global society.
Vision
The Community College of Allegheny County provides a supportive and transformative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet critical needs in the region’s workforce. Stakeholders have strong personal connections with CCAC and support it as a sound investment in community and economic vitality.
Mission
The Mission of the Community College of Allegheny County is to provide affordable access to quality education and offer a dynamic, diverse and supportive learning environment that prepares the region’s residents for academic, professional and personal success in our changing global society.
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