Job Description: Works with students in addressing barriers and provides the wrap-around and on-going supports students need to successfully complete a certificate program. Assists students with life and career goal development, short and long-term academic planning, admissions, enrollment, and financial aid, resulting in individualized academic and funding plans.

Qualifications: Past experience in social work or guidance setting preferred. Experience with Financial Aide and VA funding preferred. BA or years of experience working with students. Strong computer skills, understanding of accreditations and GED's.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a college representative when visiting high schools, post-secondary institutions, agencies, business and industry, and professional organizations.
• Provides support for students experiencing family, personal, or economic crises, which may impact school performance. Connects students to needed counseling services, support networks, community health, and/or housing services so students can persist in their studies.
• Maintains confidential case files on each enrolled student, including accurate cases notes and documentation. Gather statistical and summary information for reports.
• Interprets institutional policies and procedures to assist students in making sound educational and career decisions.
• Assists students with admissions, enrollment, financial aid, and academic status. Coordinates funding with other forms of financial assistance, resulting in an individualized funding plan that remains fiscally viable for the duration of each individual's participation in the program.
• Facilitates and conducts new student orientations and program related workshops.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Work Schedule: 261 days, 40 hours per week (flexible hours)

Salary: $19.50 per hour based on experience Benefits: Sick Leave and Retirement