What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Completion Specialist (Pool) position at Howard Community College?
Position Details
Position Information
About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.
Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title
Workforce Completion Specialist (Pool)
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT / PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
Up to 25 hours
Work Schedule
Varies depending on department needs
Position Salary Range
35 / hr
General Responsibilities
Workforce Completion Specialists work in the Workforce Development unit of the Division of Workforce, Career & Community Education by implementing the college's strategic plans related to academic standing and student completion.
Work Performed
Workforce Completion Specialists are embedded within success of the Workforce Development programs. Workforce Completion Specialists are expected to monitor notifications for their assigned courses, work with students in academic jeopardy, refer students to appropriate support services, and provide knowledge about academic success skills.
Minimum Education Required
Associate's degree
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
Other Knowledge Required
- Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in higher education, student affairs, counseling, social work, or workforce development programming.
- Experience working in advising, retention, or counseling within a college setting, community college experience preferred
- Knowledge of current student success strategies
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to prepare, compile, write and review reports
- Excellent computer skills
Working Conditions
Workforce Completion Specialist position is grant funded and will work 25 hours per week. May work evening, weekend and have extended hours during peak periods. Extensive follow-up work, database use, responding to inquiries, meetings, etc. Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility required.
Regular attendance and an ability to work mornings, evenings and / or weekends consistent with college needs.
Criminal background check.
Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.
Division
Workforce, Career, and Community Education (Div)
Department
Continuing Education
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB148P
Number of Vacancies
Best Consideration Date
10 / 27 / 2023
Job Open Date
10 / 11 / 2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Applicant Instructions
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
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EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and / or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
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