Manager of Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Project (Grant Funded)



Manager of Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Project (Grant Funded)

Salary

$53,799.00 - $81,554.00 Annually

Location

Muscle Shoals, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02319

College/Division

NWSCC-603030-Institutional Research

Opening Date

03/09/2023

Closing Date

3/30/2023 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overall project management of the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students in accordance to Federal Legislation and Regulations, EDGAR, the Office of Management and Budget Guidelines, and Uniform Guidance.
  • Oversee the establishment of the Advocacy and Resource Center with offices on the Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell campuses.
  • Manage the operations of the Advocacy and Resource Center, including an on-campus food pantry with locations on the Muscle Shoals and Phil Campbell campuses.
  • Develop project activities and services, budget, management plan, implementation plan, and evaluation plan.
  • Ensure project objectives are met in accordance the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Identify, recruit, and screen prospective project participants. 
  • Ensure proper documentation of eligibility is obtained and on file for each participant.
  • Develop project services and activities designed to meet the basic needs of eligible NW-SCC students within the guidelines of the grant.
  • Promote the mission and services of the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students and Advocacy and Resource Center. 
  • Oversee the collection of evaluation data for the basic needs for Postsecondary Students grant, including monthly progress reports, annual performance reports. and other records of performance.
  • Work with the Assistant Dean of Workforce Development, Institutional Effectiveness, and Advancement in the evaluation of the program.
  • Maintain a monthly budget.
  • Create and maintain an updated resource guide detailing resources available to students in the College’s service area.
  • Work with the Restricted Funds Accountant to ensure all applicable federal, state, and College budgetary requirements are met.
  • Maintain extensive partnerships with local agencies with a shared goal of meeting the basic needs of students.
  • Coordinate contacts with and make referrals to local agencies that can assist students with basic needs.
  • Assist adult learners transitioning from the Adult Education program into for-credit enrollment.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to grant participants.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Behavioral Sciences, or related field with a minimum of three years’ experience in designing, managing, or implementing projects serving underserved populations OR Master’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Behavioral Sciences, or related field with a minimum of one year experience in designing, managing, or implementing projects serving underserved populations, required.
  • Background similar to target population, preferred.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with federal regulations and grant implementation, preferred.
  • Personal or professional experience supervising, training, and evaluating staff, preferred.


Application Procedures/Additional Information

A complete application packet consists of the following: 

  • a completed Northwest-Shoals Community College online application form, 
  • a current resume, and
  • postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution’s name, college degree, and degree date. 

Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu

Applications should be received by no later than Thursday, March 30, 2023. 

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.   Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview.    The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.   

SALARY:  Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System’s Salary Schedule C3-2 ($53,799 - $81,554).  

Northwest-Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  

Northwest-Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview.  256-331-5279

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest-Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

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

Northwest-Shoals Community 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.

Northwest-Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.

 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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