Temporary part time TRIO Pre College Specialist

Primary Purpose PRIMARY PURPOSE: To assist economically and educationally disadvantaged youth to achieve school success, graduate from high school, and enroll in post-secondary education. To contribute to the accomplishment of TRIO pre-college project objectives. This position is contingent on Grant Funding Description of Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Outreach (50% of Time) Traveltotargetedschoolstoestablishandmaintainpositiveliaisonwithadministration, faculty, and staff. Travel to targeted schools to recruit participants, implement activities and provide services (as delineated in the grant) that will enhance school success, increase retention and graduation rates, and facilitate post-secondary enrollment and completion.Thisincludesdevelopmentandimplementationofafterschool/summer academy curriculum and lesson plans. Identifyappropriateprogramparticipantsandobtainrequiredinformationtodocument their eligibility for participation. Maintainpositiveliaisonwithadministration,faculty,andstaffattargetschools. Provide presentations to recruit students. Individual, small group and large group contacts with students and parents. Make connections with community partners. Accompany participants on field trips to sights of career and cultural interest. Travel to college campuses for student visitations. Make home visits as needed. Provide cultural enrichment activities. Program Support (25% of Time) Developpromotionalmaterialsforactivitiesandevents.Facilitateorcontributeto newsletters as directed. MaintaincurrentworkingknowledgeofFederalregulationsandlegislationasthey pertain to the program. Assessand evaluate participant needs and outcomes as well as program eligibility. WorkunderthedirectionoftheEducationalTalentSearch/UpwardBoundproject director to implement program priorities and achieve project goals. Record Keeping (25% of Time) Complete a needs assessment for each participant in cooperation with school counselors and faculty, parents, and the student. Recruit,superviseandschedule tutors as needed. Maintain records of all services and activities for each participant assigned. Trackregularcontactswithstudents. Workwithconfidentialdatabases. Maintain timelines and deadlines. Participate in budget planning as it relates to student activities and fundraising activities when appropriate. Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned Serve on various committees. Attend meetings and training sessions as directed. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a comparable field is required and/orfive(5) years or more work experience in similar programs and current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's degree. A minimum of two (2) years experience in providing direct support services to economically and/or educationally disadvantaged youth. Verifiable experience in needs assessment, verification of eligibility for services, and accurate, detailed, continual record keeping is highly desired. Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation: Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual, and deal with peers, the public and the community in a positive, empathetic and professional manner. Knowledge of college systems of a sufficient level to advise high school students in the knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite for success in post-secondary courses and programs. Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures. Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work days at other college locations. A level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets and data bases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports as required by the position. Ability to work effectively and sensitively with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and abilities. Sensitivity to barriers faced by students from economically and/or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations. Requires sufficient communication and human relations skills to resolve complaints/issues, defuse anger, and gain cooperation. Ability to conduct student outreach activities in small and large group settings. Knowledge of materials, techniques, and resources necessary to assist eligible participants of all ages to overcome barriers and find means to achieve their potential through education. Strict adherence and understanding of Federal, State, and Community College confidentiality rules and regulations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicantsforthispositionpossessingoneormoreofthefollowingknowledge,skills and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process. Master's degree in one of the fields listed above or a comparable field. Experienceworkingwithfederallyfundededucationalgrantprograms;experience teaching or counseling disadvantaged students. As required by program criteria, preference will be given to candidates that have experiencedthesametypesofissuesandbarriersastheprogram'stargetpopulation. Experience working within the public school system SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES/LICENSE: Current or must obtain within six (6) months of hire a valid Oregon driver's license. Must meet the College's requirements associated with driving campus vehicles. Additional Job Information JOB TITLE: Temporary Part-Time Trio Pre College Specialist (7-8 hours) (School District Assignments: Myrtle Point, Coquille, Bandon)LOCATION:Coos CountyFTE: Part Time .23 FTE (about 8 hours/ week) This is a short-term position through June 30th, 2024 DEPARTMENT: Talent Search/Upward BoundPAY GRADE:19 ($9,199.54 - Initial hire based on .23 FTE pro-rated salary calculation)EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-ExemptPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: EnclosedREPORTS TO: Director ofTalentSearch/Upward BoundCLASSIFICATION: MASSCREVISIONDATE: March 2024 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For assistance with this, please . For technical assistance with your application, please call . Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration. Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement. The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Thisjobdescriptionisageneraldescriptionofessentialjobfunctions.Itisnotintendedasan employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform.All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105- and . Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non- service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs . click apply for full job details