Outreach Advisor - Educational Talent Search



Outreach Advisor - Educational Talent Search

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Gadsden, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02189

College/Division

GSCC-801020-Children of Blind Parents

Opening Date

02/09/2023

Closing Date

3/2/2023 4:00 PM Central

Campus Location

Gadsden State Community College

Position Summary

Initial Base:  Gadsden Campus
This Is An At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available.  Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:  

  • Assist the project director in developing educational activities and/or programs.
  • Identify and recruit prospective participants.
  • Provide and conduct workshops to assist participants with academic skills, interpersonal skills, and career choices.
  • Assist participants with applying for financial aid.
  • Assist participants with college application process.
  • Relate to and motivate students to complete high school and enter college.
  • Provide career and academic counseling.
  • Organize and conduct college campus visits, career, or cultural field trips.
  • Conduct postsecondary follow-up of participants until degree or certificate is completed at the relevant educational institution.
  • Monitor participant persistence and progress in completing high school.
  • Compile information for the project newsletter to distribute to the participants.
  • Assist project director with the creation of materials for project recruitment.
  • Assist participants with scholarship applications.
  • Maintain and secure participants’ personal, academic, and contact data for required reporting.
  • Develop an excellent rapport with students, parents, target school personnel, college employees, and the public.
  • Serve on college committees and perform other duties as assigned by program 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:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in counseling, psychology, education, or related field required.
  • One year of middle school, high school, or college advisement experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with federal programs. 
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • Sensitivity to the needs of youth, minorities, the disabled, and other persons the project may serve.
  • A commitment to the teaching-learning process of the community college and the open-door admission process.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
March 1, 2023
 
SALARY: 
Salary Schedule C-3 – $35,000
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 2, 2023 – 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:  https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/employment.cms
 
 IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu)
 

Please Note:
 
•   ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (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.
 •   When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
 

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 awardingAny 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
260

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 The Retirement Systems of Alabama. 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 12.43% (effective 10/01/21)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.32% (effective 10/01/21)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.43%(effective 10/01/21)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly.  State matches 11.32% (effective 10/01/21)

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 http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip  

Premium amounts: 
  • Single $ 30
  • Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
  • Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
  • Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
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 Wellness Program 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
  • Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
  • Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
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:
  • 1/3 waived after 1st year
  • 2/3 waived after 2nd year
  • 3/3 waived after 3rd year
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.

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Did you attach a letter of interest? A complete application packet consists of: (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume, and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education. Did you attach all of those documents?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
ACCS
Website
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