Veterans Upward Bound Academic Recruiter

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Gadsden, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 05734

College / Division : GSCC-801040-Employee Dependent Waiver

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 5 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central

Campus Location : Gadsden State Community College

Position Summary

This Is A Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

JOB SUMMARY : The VUB Academic Recruiter develops programs for the recruitment and academic improvement of veteran participants. The position involves administration and analysis of assessments, recommending educational strategies to improve academic success and motivating participants to utilize resources. This position also includes building strong community partnerships, attending community events, and assisting the project director in the overall support of the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES :

• Conducts recruitment of veterans for enrollment and participation in the VUB program
• Assists project director in developing educational activities and programs
• Assists participants with financial aid applications and the college admission process
• Provides assistance when veterans are applying for VA Education Benefits
• Supervises administration of VUB assessments and evaluations
• Evaluates the needs of each veteran to recommend an academic course of action
• Develops a Plan and Evaluation (P&E) for each project participant to monitor progress and evaluate program completion
• Conducts postsecondary follow-up of participants until degree or certificate is completed at the relevant educational institution
• Provides assistance and / or tutoring in basic computer skills
• Assists with creation and production of promotional materials for project recruitment
• Serves as liaison between the veteran population, community organizations, service agencies, and governmental offices regarding veteran issues and participant needs
• Travels to attend veteran events, community organizational meetings
• Compiles reports and provides information as requested to the project director on participant progress and analysis of the overall project
• Maintains and secures records regarding all services provided to project participants
• Maintains the security and accuracy of project data
• Attends seminars and training sessions conducted by local, state and federal agencies
• Develops an effective rapport with veterans, other employees and the public
• Other duties as assigned by the project director
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.

Note : The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Application Procedures / Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE :

February 2025

SALARY :

Salary Schedule E-4, Grade 05 ($34,298-$51,793) Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

February 5, 2025 - 4 : 00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT :

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).

Please Note :

if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact : NEOGOV Customer Service :

Monday-Friday

8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm PST

855) 524-5627

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions

under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex,

religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation

in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.

Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should

another vacancy occur during the search process.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20 16 hours per month

may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).

Duty Hours

hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Did you attach a resume, cover letter, and transcripts? A complete application packet consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application through NEOED, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts or postsecondary education. Did you attach those documents?

Required Question

Salary : $34,298 - $51,793