What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Specialist position at Shawnee Community College?
Salary : $38,000.00 - $41,000.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus in Ullin, IL
Job Type : Full-Time Staff
Job Number : 202400006
Division : Student Affairs
Department : Educational Talent Search
Opening Date : 11 / 14 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Summary
The Talent Search Academic Specialist reports directly to the Talent Search Project Director and is responsible for providing service to the Talent Search participants. The Academic Specialist will work cooperatively with other staff, target school counselors, and related support personnel in the college.
Essential Duties or Responsibilities
LEADERSHIP
- Create and sustain a supportive College culture that engages employees, recognizes diversity, ensures equity, promotes inclusion, and creates a sense of belonging by fostering an environment of teamwork, accountability, communication and vision.
- Meet, individually and in groups, with participants regularly to provide academic advisement, information, and assistance related to successful school completion and post-secondary entry and re-entry.
- Provide workshops for participants and parents. Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records and database, including documentation of eligibility, student academic records, and documentation of contacts, exit information, and follow-up information.
- Plan and coordinate college visitations, cultural activities, workshops, and events for students, teachers, parents, and the community.
- Assist participants with exploration, goal setting, planning, and follow-through and monitor all participants' progress.
- Represent the ETS program in local and state organizations and meetings, and maintain contacts with outside agencies as appropriate.
- Provide academic and social counseling to individuals and groups of students in the ETS Program.
- Coordinate and evaluate program services / activities.
ADMINISTRATION / MANAGEMENT
ACCOUNTABILITY
FISCAL
OTHER
Qualifications
Preferred :
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Shawnee Community College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees and students. We uphold the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our educational mission and enriches the community. As such, we actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure that all qualified candidates receive fair consideration, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Retirement
State Universities Retirement System (SURS) 8% pretax
1.45% Medicare Tax
Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield - 80% of the individual premium is paid by the College. Employees can add family coverage at their own cost. The effective date of insurance coverage for an employee is the first day of the month following 30 days of eligible employment. (Example : if an employee starts work February 15, his / her coverage would begin April 1. Payroll deductions for the insurance would begin March 15 and 31 as the premium is due and payable on April 1)
Dental Insurance
Delta Dental - available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and family
Vision Insurance
VSP - available for minimal cost per pay period for Employee and family
Life Insurance
The College pays the premium for a $15,000 life insurance policy on all full-time employees.
Payroll
Paid twice a month (15th and last working day). The college encourages the use of direct deposit.
Tuition Waiver ?
With written approval of the College President, the tuition and fees for SCC courses shall be waived for full-time employees, their spouses, and their dependent children under the age of 24 living in the household of the eligible employee. The books are loaned out at no charge through the SCC Bookstore.
Staff Paid Leave Faculty Paid Leave
Sick Days - 18 days per fiscal year (pro-rated based on hire date)
Sick Days - 16 days per fiscal year
Funeral Leave - 2 days for Funeral Leave (1 of the two days can be used for outside the immediate family)
Funeral Leave - 2 days for Funeral Leave (1 of the two days can be used for outside the immediate family)
Personal Leave - 2 days per fiscal year
Personal Leave - 4 days per fiscal year
Vacation Days - 12 days for the first year. For each continued employment, 1 additional day is added per year up to a maximum of 20 days. (Given in hour increments accrued each month based on years of service)
Holidays
Martin Luther King's Birthday
President's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Day Before Thanksgiving Through Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Through New Year's Day
Workdays
Monday - Friday 7 : 45 a.m. - 4 : 15 p.m.
How many years of experience do you have working with educational support programs or disadvantaged students?
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in counseling, education, or a related field?
Do you have previous TRIO experience?
How many years of experience do you have in assessment, advising, career development, and / or financial aid?
Required Question
Salary : $38,000 - $41,000
