Student Success Specialist



Student Success Specialist

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Huntsville, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02296

College/Division

DRAKE-502010-Counseling and Career Guidance

Opening Date

03/06/2023

Closing Date

3/20/2023 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Drake State Community & Technical College

Position Summary

The Student Success Specialist shall provide support to students from enrollment through graduation by providing leadership and maintaining an effective counseling program.  The Student Success Specialist will adhere to the policies as specified by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook. 


Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

Salary Schedule E2, Grade 2

Salary Range $48,712 - $64,473 (12 months, Exempt). 

Salary step placement is based on experience per Drake State’s practice for awarding salary step credit.  


Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  The Student Success Specialist shall perform the duties as specified in conformity with policies established by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College Faculty and Staff Handbook. 

  • Support students from enrollment through graduation 
  • Provide leadership in maintaining an effective counseling program at the College to meet the needs of students 
  • Coordinate student ADA services and serve as ADA point of contact
  • Collect, organize, and analyze information about students through records, tests, interviews, and professional services 
  • Plan, implement, coordinate and assess Orientation to the College- ORI101 and Professional Transition - BSS220 courses to include the knowledge of STARS 
  • Develop and implement strategies for increasing student and faculty participation in retention efforts
  • Administer all retention efforts 
  • Use data to assess retention 
  • Apprise students’ interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personal characteristics for vocational and educational planning 
  • Assist students to understand and overcome social and emotional problems
  • Engage in research and follow-up activities to evaluate counseling techniques
  • Provide assistance as needed with identifying in-service training needs and professional development opportunities for faculty and support staff
  • Counsel students with academic, and personal concerns in collaboration with the advising center 
  • Compile data on occupational and economic information to aid students in making and carrying out vocational and educational objectives
  • Coach individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services
  • Serve on institutional committees as assigned
  • Stay abreast of new trends, best practices in the delivery of quality retention 
  • Demonstrate an effective level of technological knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Initiate, maintain and assure teamwork among all college units through communication of the priorities of the instructional division
  • Ensure and facilitate the appropriate, orderly and timely flow of information from units within the counseling area to the Dean of Students
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity with all colleagues
  • Establish rapport and maintain a positive working relationship with administrators, faculty, staff, students and community agencies
  • Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts
  • Perform other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Students and/or President

Job description may be modified or altered at any time by management.

 


Qualifications

             REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis in Personal, Social, or Vocational Counseling, Student Development or related field or evidence of being within thirty (30) credit hours of earning a Master’s degree within twelve (12) months of hire from a regionally accredited institution with emphasis in Personal, Social, or Vocational Counseling, Student Development or related field
  • Copy of college transcripts (transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements. If a Master’s degree is not earned at the time of submitting application, an enrollment verification must be included in the application) 
  • Documented evidence of experience in Personal, Social, and Vocational Counseling/Student Development or related field
  • Minimum of one (1) year of full-time counseling experience 
  • Proficient in word-processing, spreadsheets, and database applications
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose and develop Support Plans for a diverse student population
  • Demonstrated exceptional listening, verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal skills

           PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Experience with retention programs 
  • Documented experience in testing data interpretation and analyses 

          

           DESIRED PROFILE:   

           Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences 

           and accomplishments:  

  • Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college
  • Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and various situations in a calm and professional manner
  • Commitment to teaching and learning, where recent high school graduates, adult students, and non-traditional students are involved.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the NEOED on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

  • An on-line application
  • Current resume
  • Copy of college transcripts (Transcript must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Background Check Requirement

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and agree to a non-refundable fee of $17.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the open period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Drake State Community and Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

 

All applicants must have an on-line and completed application packet by the deadline date. All applications received will be screened and interviews scheduled by appointment only. All applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.  Applicants must demonstrate written proficiency in English as part of the on-campus interview process. Drake State Community and Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.


Drake State Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Drake State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Drake State reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding. Drake State compiles information about safety and security and publishes an annual report.  This report can be found on the website by accessing the crime and safety report link.  The link can be found on the Drake State home page by clicking the “About Drake State” tab and then selecting the “Campus Security Report” link.  A copy can also be obtained by contacting the Director of Operations at 256-551-5210.

 

The College reserves the right to fill the position within (120) days of the job announcement stated closing date or to not fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

 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.

Agency
ACCS
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