What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Champion (Student Services Program Coordinator II) position at Denmark Technical College?
Job Responsibilities
Under Supervision of the Executive Director for Career and Student Success, provides counseling and consulting services to students and maintains confidential records for Academic Services/Career Services.
Advises students on academic, career and personal issues. Identifies the educational and career options appropriate for each student and assists with the analysis of each option plan for the student to explore alterative majors.- Identifies students at-risk for academic failure and develops and implements strategies to drive student success. Manages and communicates effectively academic suspension, and satisfactory academic progress policies.
- Identifies options for students to satisfy degree requirements. Evaluates an makes recommendations on changes to students' program of study and assists students with completion of the required forms.
- Monitors student academic progress. Analyzes progress. Analyzes progress and attend dance reports for instructors. Identifies potential needs or problem areas and refers students to appropriate campus resources for assistance and communicates findings.
- Assists with the registration processes to include informing students of all services of the Career and Student Success department and other campus-wide resources.
- Maintains confidential student files and records to include advising folders, mandatory assessments. and student grades.
- Provides and supports a sound testing and evaluation environment for all students.
- Participates in each semester orientation process. Instructs classes in Freshman Orientation and Academic Probation.
- Assists in articulating programs in schools, parent groups, faculty, and staff alike in the areas of professional growth for students and the institution.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to relate and effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff, parents, and the general public.
- Considerable knowledge of counseling procedures.
- Knowledge of the policies and procedures affecting the assigned program area(s); basic principles and theories of student development and educational administration.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Knowledge of Accuplacer and other standardized testing procedures.
Additional Comments
Valid driver's license required. Work varied hours including weekends during peak registration periods, routine travel to other sites and moderate physical requirements.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
