PT Student Support Coordinator

Temple University's Workforce Educating and Life-long Learning (WELL) Program is searching for Part-Time Student Support Coordinator!

Hourly Rate: $25.00

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Position Summary:

The part-time Student Support Coordinator is a grant-funded position responsible for conducting academic and individual career assessments for individuals enrolling in the Workforce Education and Lifelong Learning (WELL) Program at the Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships. As part of the Student Support and recruitment teams the candidate will assist with orientation, student records and data, and workforce and career readiness related workshops. Regularly meet with WELL participants as assigned and adhere to established stag-student boundaries. This position reports to the Assistant Program Coordinator and a bachelor’s degree is required for this role.

JOB DETAILS

* Must be available on nights and weekends when needed.

* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprinting.

* Grant-funded position

*Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED

Required Education and Experience:

·         A bachelor’s degree in related field

·         2 years of related work experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

·         Related experience in psychology, human relations, social work, communications, workforce development or a related field.

Required Skills and Abilities:

●        Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint or comparable software. 

●        Demonstrated ability to counsel or coach using a strengths-based, individualized approach, especially for individuals with multiple 

●        barriers to employment. 

●        Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of staff, 

●        students, and participants. 

●        Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and data management skills. 

●        Ability to handle issues which are broad and complex. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Essential duties:

·         Participate in new student orientations for WELL participants. 

·         Create an individualized career plan and regularly maintain contact participants regarding their goals. 

·         Educate and coach participants on career development opportunities. 

·         Design and facilitate workshops that prepare participants for career and educational goals and opportunities. 

·         Assist with developing resumes, cover letters, job applications, and interview preparation. 

·         Assist with inputting and maintaining data on participant information, progress, and referral information. 

·         Assist with addressing barriers to attendance, such as childcare and transportation, 

·         Provide access to resources to assist with transition to workforce or post-secondary education/training 

·         Document student support activities and hours. 

·         Complete training sessions required by PA Department of Education and Temple University. 

·         Complete timesheets and account for work responsibilities. 

EEO, COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY REPORT

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity