EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assist the Manager of Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Grant and Advocacy and Resources Center (ARC) in all aspects of project implementation.Assist with the development of ARC project services and activities designed to meet the basic needs of eligible NW-SCC students within the guidelines of the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students grant.Assist with promoting the mission and services of the ARC project .Assist with the identification, recruitment, and screening of prospective ARC participants. Establish positive relationships with grant participants and assist with the identification of barriers in the areas of: food insecurity, mental health, housing, transportation, childcare, and technology that are hindering college/career success.Coordinate with existing College programs (Career Services, NW-SCC Foundation, Child Development Center, TRIO Student Support Services, Youth Success, CCAMPIS program, and Adult Education) as well as state agencies, federal programs, and community-based agencies to organize wrap-around services and address basic needs insecurities for grant participants.While providing mentorship and coaching to program participants, utilize a case management approach reaching out regularly with phone calls, text messages, emails, and/or face-to-face meetings.Administer pre- and post-assessments measuring change of basic needs insecurity levels.Maintain accurate participant files to include: enrollment form, documentation of underserved population, detailed needs assessment, case management notes, services provided, success indicators, semesterly academic transcripts, etc.Maintain a spreadsheet of active participants to include identification of basic needs, assistance provided, referrals made, College enrollment status, and last date of ARC contact.Serve as the ARC Student Specialist on both the Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell campuses.Assist with the collection of evaluation data for the basic needs for Postsecondary Students grant, including monthly progress reports, annual performance reports. and other records of performance.Assist with the creating and maintaining an updated resource guide detailing resources available to students in the College’s service area.Assist with maintaining extensive partnerships with local agencies with a shared goal of meeting the basic needs of students.Assist with coordination of contacts with and making referrals to local agencies that can assist students with basic needs.Assist with the operation of the ARC Food Pantry on both campuses. Serve as an advocate for adult learners transitioning from the Adult Education program into for-credit enrollment.Work closely with the adult education program, career technical faculty, academic faculty, student services and other College departments as needed to monitor participant progress.Assist with workshops and campus activities related to basic needs resources and campus/community partnerships.Maintain a flexible working schedule to service students attending both day and night classes.Facilitate Student Success class for adult learners.Advise students in the development of a career pathway and/or two-year degree plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A complete application packet consists of the following: a completed Northwest-Shoals Community College online application form, a current resume, andpostsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution’s name, college degree, and degree date. Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu. Applications should be received by no later than Friday, August 2, 2024. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant. SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule E3-4 ($38,979 - $56,128). Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-331-5279Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.