Position Title:

Commercial Truck Driving Navigator

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Commercial Truck Driving Navigator

REPORTS TO: Manager of Driving Academy

DEPARTMENT: Career-Technical

EXEMPT: Yes

VICE PRESIDENT: As Assigned

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The position includes a variety of tasks involving the day-to-day operations of the Hinds/KLLM Driving Academy. This position supports the development and implementation of eligibility, intake, assessment, case management, evaluation methods, tools, and other documents needed to support the Hinds Community College/KLLM Commercial Truck Driving Program.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

An Associate of Applied Science Degree with administrative, advising, or academic planning higher education experience; or five years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Skills:

Ability to keep sensitive information confidential at all times.

Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Excellent computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word, Colleague, Workday or similar database management software, Canvas, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, Internet software, and other software as required.

Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, with the ability to professionally and courteously manage internal and external customers and co-workers on the phone and in person.

The ability to take initiative, use good judgement, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, and carry multiple projects through to completion.

Ability to meet multiple deadlines for submission of reports without reminders from supervisor.

Ability to work successfully without supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

Develop and implements eligibility, intake, assessment, case management, evaluation methods, tools, and other documents needed to support the Hinds Community College/KLLM Commercial Truck Driving Program.

Support customized service delivery plans for program participants, as well as collect and provide information for grants.

Work directly with potential students to ensure they have made proper admissions to Hinds Community College to include but not limited to completing admission application, securing proper residency documentation, high school/college transcripts and securing proper placement test scores.

Administer the Compass Exam and ensuring that the score are properly applied to the student’s file and Data system.

Make sure that the appropriate intake forms are completed for grant participants.

Deliver orientation business class to each student and making sure documentation is entered into the Canvas system.

Build weekly classes in the Colleague/Workday system and enroll students each week into the Colleague/Workday system.

Work with classroom, lab, and internship instructors to ensure grades are properly place in the Canvas system.

Serve on assigned college committees and participate in various school-sponsored activities.

Provide written correspondence for students needing or requesting information.

Advise online students about policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate authority.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results .

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Excellence

• Accountability

• Leadership

• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu .

Title IX : Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu .

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

12 Month 260 Days

Job Classification:

Commercial Truck Driving

Scheduled Hours:

37.5