Reports To: Director of Admissions
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College along with the Independence Community school district has a great opportunity for you!
The Admissions team is looking for a College/Career Transition Counselor to join their team who is excited to be making a positive impact on people’s lives. In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level service experience.
Hawkeye Community College’s Admissions Office has partnered with the Independence Community school district located in Independence, Iowa, to help students identify their educational goals and provide them with the financial tools to be successful. As the College/Career Transition Counselor you would be providing support and direct services to students, parents/families and school staff in the Independence Community school district. This will be achieved by connecting students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school as well as facilitate planning for their post-secondary educational journey.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists students with course selection, creation of academic plans, registration process and facilitating the transfer of students to postsecondary institutions and/or workforce training programs.
Assists students with developing academic, college, career goals and opportunities regarding possible post-secondary plans with a focus on juniors and seniors.
Collaborates with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, and campus visits for all students.
Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty, and other resources to increase student success.
Provides students and their families with information regarding application, educational offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and course placement, and related district policies and processes.
Assists with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or concurrent enrollment events.
Develops and/or connects students to summer melt programs to assist in removing barriers to enrollment intent.
Promotes concurrent enrollment offerings to high school students enrolled at a specified school district(s) and/or Centers.
Collects and analyzes student data and consults with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Monitors attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual enrollment courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress towards goals of students.
Collaborates with school staff to develop a curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in post-secondary education.
Partners with college service teams (admissions, advising, financial aid, student activities, registration) to support a smooth transition from 12th grade to post-secondary education and/or workforce training for students and families.
Conducts detailed work with FAFSA to include activities designed to increase FAFSA completion and communication surrounding FAFSA process and follow-up to include award letter review, issues with FAFSA verification and navigation of Financial Aid process.
Connects with work-based learning coordinators, Iowa Intermediary Network and other identified resources to provide opportunities for greater career exploration for students.
Utilize district post-secondary data including remedial rates, post-secondary intent, persistence, enrollment and demographics to CCTC programming and CCTC program goal setting.
Works with students who attend Hawkeye Community College for one year after graduation as part of the student’s support system; connects them with resources and works with the Academic/College Success Advisor to ensure success.
Participates in campus committees and professional development as directed/approved by the college and school district.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
Knowledge and experience in programs serving low-income, minority, and ELL students and families.
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule.
Demonstrated focus on student success.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with a license or endorsement in school counseling or a master’s in a related field.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Adjusting of schedule may be needed to align with the needs of the school district and could include a potential for occasional weekend or evening hours.
Work is performed onsite at the Independence Community Schools and on the Hawkeye Community College main campus in a combination of an office and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Grant-funded, full-time, exempt, position with a comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
This is a specially funded position through June 30, 2027. The grant is not eligible for renewal, however there is a possibility for the position to be extended.
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The salary range for this position begins at $43,600.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share how your work experience qualifies you for the College/Career Transition Counselor.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Priority screening is set to begin on or after Thursday, May 30, 2024. Completed applications, along with the required materials received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
May 07, 2024
Full time
Reports To: Director of Admissions
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College along with the Independence Community school district has a great opportunity for you!
The Admissions team is looking for a College/Career Transition Counselor to join their team who is excited to be making a positive impact on people’s lives. In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level service experience.
Hawkeye Community College’s Admissions Office has partnered with the Independence Community school district located in Independence, Iowa, to help students identify their educational goals and provide them with the financial tools to be successful. As the College/Career Transition Counselor you would be providing support and direct services to students, parents/families and school staff in the Independence Community school district. This will be achieved by connecting students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school as well as facilitate planning for their post-secondary educational journey.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists students with course selection, creation of academic plans, registration process and facilitating the transfer of students to postsecondary institutions and/or workforce training programs.
Assists students with developing academic, college, career goals and opportunities regarding possible post-secondary plans with a focus on juniors and seniors.
Collaborates with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, and campus visits for all students.
Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty, and other resources to increase student success.
Provides students and their families with information regarding application, educational offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and course placement, and related district policies and processes.
Assists with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or concurrent enrollment events.
Develops and/or connects students to summer melt programs to assist in removing barriers to enrollment intent.
Promotes concurrent enrollment offerings to high school students enrolled at a specified school district(s) and/or Centers.
Collects and analyzes student data and consults with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Monitors attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual enrollment courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress towards goals of students.
Collaborates with school staff to develop a curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in post-secondary education.
Partners with college service teams (admissions, advising, financial aid, student activities, registration) to support a smooth transition from 12th grade to post-secondary education and/or workforce training for students and families.
Conducts detailed work with FAFSA to include activities designed to increase FAFSA completion and communication surrounding FAFSA process and follow-up to include award letter review, issues with FAFSA verification and navigation of Financial Aid process.
Connects with work-based learning coordinators, Iowa Intermediary Network and other identified resources to provide opportunities for greater career exploration for students.
Utilize district post-secondary data including remedial rates, post-secondary intent, persistence, enrollment and demographics to CCTC programming and CCTC program goal setting.
Works with students who attend Hawkeye Community College for one year after graduation as part of the student’s support system; connects them with resources and works with the Academic/College Success Advisor to ensure success.
Participates in campus committees and professional development as directed/approved by the college and school district.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
Knowledge and experience in programs serving low-income, minority, and ELL students and families.
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule.
Demonstrated focus on student success.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with a license or endorsement in school counseling or a master’s in a related field.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Adjusting of schedule may be needed to align with the needs of the school district and could include a potential for occasional weekend or evening hours.
Work is performed onsite at the Independence Community Schools and on the Hawkeye Community College main campus in a combination of an office and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Grant-funded, full-time, exempt, position with a comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
This is a specially funded position through June 30, 2027. The grant is not eligible for renewal, however there is a possibility for the position to be extended.
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The salary range for this position begins at $43,600.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share how your work experience qualifies you for the College/Career Transition Counselor.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Priority screening is set to begin on or after Thursday, May 30, 2024. Completed applications, along with the required materials received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
The College of Charleston
New York/New Jersey, Charleston, SC
Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional*
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional*
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
5
Level
5
Department
Admissions
Job Purpose
The Assistant Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Assistant Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement efficient and effective recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Assistant Directors review applicants for undergraduate admissions and are essential to the day to day functioning of the Office of Admissions (including but not limited to presentations, phone and in personal counseling, and event programming). Assistant Directors have high level programmatic responsibilities. This Assistant Director position is permanently physically located within their assigned territory and works remotely.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required and at least 2 years of admissions experience. Priority given to applicants with previous supervisory experience (student or professional) and/or recruitment experience specific to northern New Jersey, the greater New York City Metropolitan area including Long Island, or Connecticut. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. As a regional position, this Assistant Director must be a self-starter, able to work independently from remote home/office location while also functioning as part of the larger Charleston Admissions team. Must provide exemplary customer service and display enthusiasm about the College. Must be an independent decision maker, have high degree of integrity and communicate frequently with supervisors. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Priority given to applicants that adapt well to evolving technology.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
This position serves prospective students from Northern New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. *The position will be expected to work from a home office within this territory, ideally in the northern New Jersey or New York City metropolitan region. Remote positions are expected to travel to campus 4-6 times a year. Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid SC or other state driver’s license.
Evening and weekend work will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. is necessary. Experience working with CRM software (especially admissions specific CRMs like Salesforce/TargetX, Slate, etc.) and Banner products is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
**$46,019 - $64,000
Posting Date
04/25/2024
Closing Date
05/13/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024065
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15389
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing assigned recruitment territory (northern NJ, NY, CT). The Assistant Director will research the territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (at least 10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents, school counselors, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the Division of Enrollment Planning. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student. As a regional position, the Assistant Director is responsible for developing and maintaining College of Charleston’s presence in the area including year-round recruitment and yield activities.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
50
Activity
The Assistant Director is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school counselors, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Assistant Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for roughly 1,000 to 1,600 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with the Admissions Events Manager to plan activities that are associated with specific on-campus admissions events. Remote Assistant Directors work directly with the Volunteer Coordinator to plan events specific to their higher volume territory needs.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional*
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Assistant Director of Admissions - Regional*
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
5
Level
5
Department
Admissions
Job Purpose
The Assistant Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Assistant Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement efficient and effective recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Assistant Directors review applicants for undergraduate admissions and are essential to the day to day functioning of the Office of Admissions (including but not limited to presentations, phone and in personal counseling, and event programming). Assistant Directors have high level programmatic responsibilities. This Assistant Director position is permanently physically located within their assigned territory and works remotely.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required and at least 2 years of admissions experience. Priority given to applicants with previous supervisory experience (student or professional) and/or recruitment experience specific to northern New Jersey, the greater New York City Metropolitan area including Long Island, or Connecticut. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. As a regional position, this Assistant Director must be a self-starter, able to work independently from remote home/office location while also functioning as part of the larger Charleston Admissions team. Must provide exemplary customer service and display enthusiasm about the College. Must be an independent decision maker, have high degree of integrity and communicate frequently with supervisors. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Priority given to applicants that adapt well to evolving technology.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
This position serves prospective students from Northern New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. *The position will be expected to work from a home office within this territory, ideally in the northern New Jersey or New York City metropolitan region. Remote positions are expected to travel to campus 4-6 times a year. Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid SC or other state driver’s license.
Evening and weekend work will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. is necessary. Experience working with CRM software (especially admissions specific CRMs like Salesforce/TargetX, Slate, etc.) and Banner products is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
**$46,019 - $64,000
Posting Date
04/25/2024
Closing Date
05/13/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024065
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15389
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing assigned recruitment territory (northern NJ, NY, CT). The Assistant Director will research the territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (at least 10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents, school counselors, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the Division of Enrollment Planning. The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student. As a regional position, the Assistant Director is responsible for developing and maintaining College of Charleston’s presence in the area including year-round recruitment and yield activities.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
50
Activity
The Assistant Director is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school counselors, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Assistant Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for roughly 1,000 to 1,600 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with the Admissions Events Manager to plan activities that are associated with specific on-campus admissions events. Remote Assistant Directors work directly with the Volunteer Coordinator to plan events specific to their higher volume territory needs.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
The College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
Associate Director of Admissions
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Associate Director of Admissions
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
5
Department
Admissions
Job Purpose
The Associate Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Associate Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Associate Directors review applicants for undergraduate admissions. Associate Directors have both high level programmatic and supervisory responsibilities (supervision includes Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors). Associate Directors work closely with leadership in the Division of Enrollment Planning to research and develop recruitment strategies to reach enrollment goals.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of admissions experience with supervisory experience required. Priority given to applicants with a Master’s degree. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Highly prefer candidates that adapt well to evolving technology.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one. Evening and weekend work will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. is
necessary. Experience working with CRM software (Salesforce/TargetX, transcript software, etc.) and SunGuard Banner products is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$55,341 - $63,000
Posting Date
04/01/2024
Closing Date
04/23/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024050
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15204
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for managing assigned recruitment territory. The Associate Director will research the territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the Division of Enrollment Planning. The Associate Director is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Associate Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for roughly 1,000 to 2,000 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston. Associate Directors sit on higher level committees that help shape the incoming class and make final admissions decisions to reach university enrollment goals.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
The Associate Director is essential to the day to day operation of the Office of Admissions. The Associate Director manages mid-level counseling staff, conducts informal student interviews, meets with walk-in customers, and fields phone calls and emails from students, parents, school counselors, etc.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Personnel management. Associate Director is responsible for supervising and managing Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors. Associate Director will develop, plan and implement specific projects with supervisees while managing their schedules, processes, and performance.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with Admissions Events to plan activities that are associated with recruitment related experiences.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Apr 01, 2024
Full time
Associate Director of Admissions
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Associate Director of Admissions
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
6
Level
5
Department
Admissions
Job Purpose
The Associate Director recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Associate Directors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Associate Directors review applicants for undergraduate admissions. Associate Directors have both high level programmatic and supervisory responsibilities (supervision includes Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors). Associate Directors work closely with leadership in the Division of Enrollment Planning to research and develop recruitment strategies to reach enrollment goals.
Minimum Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of admissions experience with supervisory experience required. Priority given to applicants with a Master’s degree. An understanding of admissions procedures and the college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Highly prefer candidates that adapt well to evolving technology.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one. Evening and weekend work will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. is
necessary. Experience working with CRM software (Salesforce/TargetX, transcript software, etc.) and SunGuard Banner products is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$55,341 - $63,000
Posting Date
04/01/2024
Closing Date
04/23/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024050
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15204
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for managing assigned recruitment territory. The Associate Director will research the territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the Division of Enrollment Planning. The Associate Director is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
The Associate Director is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school counselors, community-based organizations, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for evaluation in addition to the specific territory. The Associate Director is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for roughly 1,000 to 2,000 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston. Associate Directors sit on higher level committees that help shape the incoming class and make final admissions decisions to reach university enrollment goals.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
The Associate Director is essential to the day to day operation of the Office of Admissions. The Associate Director manages mid-level counseling staff, conducts informal student interviews, meets with walk-in customers, and fields phone calls and emails from students, parents, school counselors, etc.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Personnel management. Associate Director is responsible for supervising and managing Admissions Counselors and/or Assistant Directors. Associate Director will develop, plan and implement specific projects with supervisees while managing their schedules, processes, and performance.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
25
Activity
Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with Admissions Events to plan activities that are associated with recruitment related experiences.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
The College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina
Customer Service Manager
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Customer Service Manager
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
5
Level
1
Department
Financial Aid
Job Purpose
The Customer Service Manager manages the Office communication with students, parents, and others regarding the financial aid process. Provides research assistance on financial aid regulations and provide recommendations regarding policy and compliance. Assists the Associate Director of Student Services with staff training and development, as well as providing feedback of office needs or issues with processes as indicated via customer contacts.
Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma required Bachelors preferred and at least 2 years work experience in student financial aid and at least one year supervisory experience. Relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services may substitute for the required work experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent math and analytical skills along with a solid understanding of Title IV regulations. Possess excellent verbal, communication and customer service skills. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, with frequent interruptions. Must have understanding of FERPA regulations. Experience with Banner Financial Aid and Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Occasional work hours required in evenings and on weekends during peak processing periods.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$37,860 - $43,000
Posting Date
02/07/2024
Closing Date
02/20/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024013
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14951
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Serves as primary point of contract for customers, clients, and partners by responding to daily correspondence and other inquiries regarding Financial Aid. Administers Department database of inquiries and FAQs to ensure messaging consistency and compliance for internal and external partners, and ensures all information is up-to-date.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
40
Activity
Counsels Students and Parents with regard to financial aid matters. Performs needs analysis and makes adjustments to awards based on analytical information. Coordinates all verifications for enrollment & professional judgment assignments. Processes verifications as needed for student population, assigned by yearly File Review Distribution.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
Oversees the daily operations and staffing coverage of the reception area. Maintains and troubleshoots communication system for the office. Trains, and evaluates staff of Peer Counselors. Supports Associate Director with all office training activities by crafting materials and coordinating all administrative aspects.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Represents the College of Charleston at professional meetings and organizations related to financial aid and student development; to include Admissions Open House, High School Workshop, College Fairs, and other community outreach events.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Supports Director and Financial Aid leadership with development and updating of departmental forms and website content to ensure consistent messaging, federal and state compliance, and effective customer support.
Essential or Marginal
Marginal
Percent of Time
5
Feb 07, 2024
Full time
Customer Service Manager
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Customer Service Manager
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
5
Level
1
Department
Financial Aid
Job Purpose
The Customer Service Manager manages the Office communication with students, parents, and others regarding the financial aid process. Provides research assistance on financial aid regulations and provide recommendations regarding policy and compliance. Assists the Associate Director of Student Services with staff training and development, as well as providing feedback of office needs or issues with processes as indicated via customer contacts.
Minimum Requirements
A high school diploma required Bachelors preferred and at least 2 years work experience in student financial aid and at least one year supervisory experience. Relevant experience in business management, public administration, or administrative services may substitute for the required work experience. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent math and analytical skills along with a solid understanding of Title IV regulations. Possess excellent verbal, communication and customer service skills. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize workload, with frequent interruptions. Must have understanding of FERPA regulations. Experience with Banner Financial Aid and Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Occasional work hours required in evenings and on weekends during peak processing periods.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and credit check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
Salary
*$37,860 - $43,000
Posting Date
02/07/2024
Closing Date
02/20/2024
Benefits
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free CARTA Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program ( ETAP )
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled
No
Posting Number
2024013
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/14951
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
Serves as primary point of contract for customers, clients, and partners by responding to daily correspondence and other inquiries regarding Financial Aid. Administers Department database of inquiries and FAQs to ensure messaging consistency and compliance for internal and external partners, and ensures all information is up-to-date.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
40
Activity
Counsels Students and Parents with regard to financial aid matters. Performs needs analysis and makes adjustments to awards based on analytical information. Coordinates all verifications for enrollment & professional judgment assignments. Processes verifications as needed for student population, assigned by yearly File Review Distribution.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
Oversees the daily operations and staffing coverage of the reception area. Maintains and troubleshoots communication system for the office. Trains, and evaluates staff of Peer Counselors. Supports Associate Director with all office training activities by crafting materials and coordinating all administrative aspects.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
15
Activity
Represents the College of Charleston at professional meetings and organizations related to financial aid and student development; to include Admissions Open House, High School Workshop, College Fairs, and other community outreach events.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
Supports Director and Financial Aid leadership with development and updating of departmental forms and website content to ensure consistent messaging, federal and state compliance, and effective customer support.
Essential or Marginal
Marginal
Percent of Time
5
Bring Shocker Nation to the people! Recruiting for a university continuing to grow, (even a pandemic couldn’t slow us down) is a big job & we need your help to do it. Using your relational skills to not just recruit students but also help the family understand what we have to offer no matter what their experience with higher education is. This relies on your professional yet relatable communication as well as being responsive to all the questions & concerns students have. Creating & maintaining student relationships allows your outgoing side to shine. Then since you will know how to market the university to all types, we will put you in front of our audiences around the area speaking at events both large & small. Success means managing your daily schedule, being organized & timely for activities (factoring in travel time). If you get stuck with ideas for your territory, have no fear, you can reach out to your team & other organizations in the area to help spark some fresh innovative concepts. Hurry up & jump on this remote position & have a career with an urban university that just doesn’t stop! This is a hybrid position as a WSU employee working in the Ft Worth Metro area with regular attendance at Ft Worth area schools.
Summary of Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for recruiting prospective students from a set territory outside of Kansas. In addition, serves as the lead recruiter for certain high schools and/or community colleges.
Essential Functions
Recruits students outside of Kansas in designated schools and geographic regions, which includes follow-up with recruits by phone, mail and other personal communications streams to meet weekly and monthly recruiting goals.
Develops and implements recruitment programming for students, parents, and counselors. Works with campus departments to coordinate recruitment programs.
Represents the University at specified schools, college and community fairs, public presentations, and/or seminars outside of the normal recruitment territory. Contributes to overall recruitment efforts for the University, particularly in areas outside of direct responsibility.
Facilitates office coverage and participates in on and off campus recruitment programs, including group presentations; greets walk-in and scheduled visitors; maintains knowledge of all facets of the University. Markets scholarships and participates in selections process when appropriate.
Manages budgets related to program and visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings from assigned programs and/or visits.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in education, business or related field by hire date
Minimum Experience
One (1) year of experience in recruiting, admissions or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to gain knowledge of all facets of WSU student life & admissions/enrollment processes, and communicate accordingly with constituents.
Commitment to diversity with successful experience working with diverse populations.
Obtain functional knowledge of Office of Admissions procedures, processes, and protocols.
Knowledgeable to work with WSU’s information systems and understand the functioning of admissions data.
Have a sense of belonging with the team and contribute to existing team.
Capable of self-directed time management with limited supervision to complete needed duties both for scheduled events with local area schools & WFH settings.
Pay Information
Range beginning $40,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
Feb 02, 2024
Full time
Bring Shocker Nation to the people! Recruiting for a university continuing to grow, (even a pandemic couldn’t slow us down) is a big job & we need your help to do it. Using your relational skills to not just recruit students but also help the family understand what we have to offer no matter what their experience with higher education is. This relies on your professional yet relatable communication as well as being responsive to all the questions & concerns students have. Creating & maintaining student relationships allows your outgoing side to shine. Then since you will know how to market the university to all types, we will put you in front of our audiences around the area speaking at events both large & small. Success means managing your daily schedule, being organized & timely for activities (factoring in travel time). If you get stuck with ideas for your territory, have no fear, you can reach out to your team & other organizations in the area to help spark some fresh innovative concepts. Hurry up & jump on this remote position & have a career with an urban university that just doesn’t stop! This is a hybrid position as a WSU employee working in the Ft Worth Metro area with regular attendance at Ft Worth area schools.
Summary of Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for recruiting prospective students from a set territory outside of Kansas. In addition, serves as the lead recruiter for certain high schools and/or community colleges.
Essential Functions
Recruits students outside of Kansas in designated schools and geographic regions, which includes follow-up with recruits by phone, mail and other personal communications streams to meet weekly and monthly recruiting goals.
Develops and implements recruitment programming for students, parents, and counselors. Works with campus departments to coordinate recruitment programs.
Represents the University at specified schools, college and community fairs, public presentations, and/or seminars outside of the normal recruitment territory. Contributes to overall recruitment efforts for the University, particularly in areas outside of direct responsibility.
Facilitates office coverage and participates in on and off campus recruitment programs, including group presentations; greets walk-in and scheduled visitors; maintains knowledge of all facets of the University. Markets scholarships and participates in selections process when appropriate.
Manages budgets related to program and visit expenditures. Reconciles monthly statements and billings from assigned programs and/or visits.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in education, business or related field by hire date
Minimum Experience
One (1) year of experience in recruiting, admissions or related field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to gain knowledge of all facets of WSU student life & admissions/enrollment processes, and communicate accordingly with constituents.
Commitment to diversity with successful experience working with diverse populations.
Obtain functional knowledge of Office of Admissions procedures, processes, and protocols.
Knowledgeable to work with WSU’s information systems and understand the functioning of admissions data.
Have a sense of belonging with the team and contribute to existing team.
Capable of self-directed time management with limited supervision to complete needed duties both for scheduled events with local area schools & WFH settings.
Pay Information
Range beginning $40,000/yr, adjusted based on qualifications
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College along with the Aplington-Parkersburg school district has a great opportunity for you!
The Admissions team is looking for a College/Career Transition Counselor to join their team who is excited to be making a positive impact on people’s lives. In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level service experience.
Hawkeye Community College’s Admissions Office has partnered with the Aplington-Parkersburg school district and the Western Outreach center located in Holland, Iowa, to help students identify their educational goals and provide them with the financial tools to be successful. As the College/Career Transition Counselor you would be providing support and direct services to students, parents/families and school staff in the Aplington-Parkersburg school district as well as at the Western Outreach Center. This will be achieved by connecting students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school as well as facilitate planning for their post-secondary educational journey.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists students with course selection, creation of academic plans, registration process and facilitating the transfer of students to postsecondary institutions and/or workforce training programs.
Assists students with developing academic, college, career goals and opportunities regarding possible post-secondary plans with a focus on juniors and seniors.
Collaborates with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, and campus visits for all students.
Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty, and other resources to increase student success.
Provides students and their families with information regarding application, educational offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and course placement, and related district policies and processes.
Assists with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or concurrent enrollment events.
Develops and/or connects students to summer melt programs to assist in removing barriers to enrollment intent.
Promotes concurrent enrollment offerings to high school students enrolled at a specified school district(s) and/or Centers.
Collects and analyzes student data and consults with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Monitors attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual enrollment courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress towards goals of students.
Collaborates with school staff to develop a curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in post-secondary education.
Partners with college service teams (admissions, advising, financial aid, student activities, registration) to support a smooth transition from 12th grade to post-secondary education and/or workforce training for students and families.
Conducts detailed work with FAFSA to include activities designed to increase FAFSA completion and communication surrounding FAFSA process and follow-up to include award letter review, issues with FAFSA verification and navigation of Financial Aid process.
Connects with work-based learning coordinators, Iowa Intermediary Network and other identified resources to provide opportunities for greater career exploration for students.
Utilize district post-secondary data including remedial rates, post-secondary intent, persistence, enrollment and demographics to CCTC programming and CCTC program goal setting.
Works with students who attend Hawkeye Community College for one year after graduation as part of the student’s support system; connects them with resources and works with the Academic/College Success Advisor to ensure success.
Participates in campus committees and professional development as directed/approved by the college and school district.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
Knowledge and experience in programs serving low-income, minority, and ELL students and families.
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule.
Demonstrated focus on student success.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with a license or endorsement in school counseling or a master’s in a related field.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Adjusting of schedule may be needed to align with the needs of the school district and/or Western Outreach Center and could include a potential for occasional weekend or evening hours.
Work is performed onsite at Aplington-Parkersburg school district, Western Outreach center and on the Hawkeye Community College main campus in a combination of an office and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Grant-funded, full-time, exempt, position with a comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Apr 06, 2023
Full time
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College along with the Aplington-Parkersburg school district has a great opportunity for you!
The Admissions team is looking for a College/Career Transition Counselor to join their team who is excited to be making a positive impact on people’s lives. In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level service experience.
Hawkeye Community College’s Admissions Office has partnered with the Aplington-Parkersburg school district and the Western Outreach center located in Holland, Iowa, to help students identify their educational goals and provide them with the financial tools to be successful. As the College/Career Transition Counselor you would be providing support and direct services to students, parents/families and school staff in the Aplington-Parkersburg school district as well as at the Western Outreach Center. This will be achieved by connecting students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school as well as facilitate planning for their post-secondary educational journey.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists students with course selection, creation of academic plans, registration process and facilitating the transfer of students to postsecondary institutions and/or workforce training programs.
Assists students with developing academic, college, career goals and opportunities regarding possible post-secondary plans with a focus on juniors and seniors.
Collaborates with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, and campus visits for all students.
Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty, and other resources to increase student success.
Provides students and their families with information regarding application, educational offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and course placement, and related district policies and processes.
Assists with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or concurrent enrollment events.
Develops and/or connects students to summer melt programs to assist in removing barriers to enrollment intent.
Promotes concurrent enrollment offerings to high school students enrolled at a specified school district(s) and/or Centers.
Collects and analyzes student data and consults with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Monitors attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual enrollment courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress towards goals of students.
Collaborates with school staff to develop a curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in post-secondary education.
Partners with college service teams (admissions, advising, financial aid, student activities, registration) to support a smooth transition from 12th grade to post-secondary education and/or workforce training for students and families.
Conducts detailed work with FAFSA to include activities designed to increase FAFSA completion and communication surrounding FAFSA process and follow-up to include award letter review, issues with FAFSA verification and navigation of Financial Aid process.
Connects with work-based learning coordinators, Iowa Intermediary Network and other identified resources to provide opportunities for greater career exploration for students.
Utilize district post-secondary data including remedial rates, post-secondary intent, persistence, enrollment and demographics to CCTC programming and CCTC program goal setting.
Works with students who attend Hawkeye Community College for one year after graduation as part of the student’s support system; connects them with resources and works with the Academic/College Success Advisor to ensure success.
Participates in campus committees and professional development as directed/approved by the college and school district.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
Knowledge and experience in programs serving low-income, minority, and ELL students and families.
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule.
Demonstrated focus on student success.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with a license or endorsement in school counseling or a master’s in a related field.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Adjusting of schedule may be needed to align with the needs of the school district and/or Western Outreach Center and could include a potential for occasional weekend or evening hours.
Work is performed onsite at Aplington-Parkersburg school district, Western Outreach center and on the Hawkeye Community College main campus in a combination of an office and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Grant-funded, full-time, exempt, position with a comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
The Admissions department is looking for a full time Admissions Representative who is excited to have a positive impact on people's lives to join their team.
In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level student service experience. As the Admissions Representative, you would be overseeing a recruitment territory that involves visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and developing community partnerships. Additionally, you would be collaborating with three primary areas in Admissions - CRM, Processing, and Recruitment, as well as working in partnership with Academic Affairs, High School Relations (dual enrollment), Marketing, and other areas across campus to effectively recruit students to Hawkeye Community College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Implements best practices in recruiting prospective students in assigned territories focused on traditional ages students.
Coordinates and facilitates individual appointments through virtual and in-person opportunities including campus tours, faculty advisor meetings and collaboration with college athletics.
Provides accurate academic and non-credit program information, admission requirements as well as information on financial aid, scholarships and other sources of funding to prospective students.
Verifies and provides follow-up to students regarding their application status, admissions inquiries and requirements via on-site visits, phone, text and email.
Assists in small and large group admissions presentations/activities including public speaking. prospective student campus groups visits.
Assists and participates in the coordination of virtual and face-to-face Experience Hawkeye Visit Days, departmental and other college events.
Organizes high school and college fair visits at select state and regional school systems.
Visits and supports community agencies/organizations to provide resources regarding opportunities at Hawkeye.
Utilizes Recruit CRM to contact and track prospective students.
Creates and distributes informational materials, including website updates and registration session handouts/slideshows.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with school counselors, teachers, and community outreach partners.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Participates in internal and external committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree.
One (1) year of relevant work experience such as customer service, recruitment, territory management, sales etc. or a combination of related education and work experience to total 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in presentations and one-on-one with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and high volume of work with deadlines.
Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
Demonstrated ability to trave
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, student affairs, business, or related field.
Three years of experience in student recruitment, territory management, sales, or other relevant work
Experience in diverse student recruitment.
Experience collaborating with campus, community focused and/or business entities.
Understands the admissions funnel and best practices related to student recruitment and CRM utilization.
Multi-lingual speakers (preferably Spanish).
Community College education and/or work experience.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and/or weekends.
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with student, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full time, nonexempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter that addresses the following:
Describe your experience you have had with college admissions and/or recruitment in general.
Explain your working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Additionally, include any student information systems and/or CRM (Customer Relations Management) systems knowledge or experience.
Describe any experience you have had in customer service to students, faculty, staff, and/or the general public.
Describe the way you are able to create professional relationships and provide specific examples of how you have done this.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Feb 21, 2023
Full time
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
The Admissions department is looking for a full time Admissions Representative who is excited to have a positive impact on people's lives to join their team.
In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level student service experience. As the Admissions Representative, you would be overseeing a recruitment territory that involves visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and developing community partnerships. Additionally, you would be collaborating with three primary areas in Admissions - CRM, Processing, and Recruitment, as well as working in partnership with Academic Affairs, High School Relations (dual enrollment), Marketing, and other areas across campus to effectively recruit students to Hawkeye Community College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Implements best practices in recruiting prospective students in assigned territories focused on traditional ages students.
Coordinates and facilitates individual appointments through virtual and in-person opportunities including campus tours, faculty advisor meetings and collaboration with college athletics.
Provides accurate academic and non-credit program information, admission requirements as well as information on financial aid, scholarships and other sources of funding to prospective students.
Verifies and provides follow-up to students regarding their application status, admissions inquiries and requirements via on-site visits, phone, text and email.
Assists in small and large group admissions presentations/activities including public speaking. prospective student campus groups visits.
Assists and participates in the coordination of virtual and face-to-face Experience Hawkeye Visit Days, departmental and other college events.
Organizes high school and college fair visits at select state and regional school systems.
Visits and supports community agencies/organizations to provide resources regarding opportunities at Hawkeye.
Utilizes Recruit CRM to contact and track prospective students.
Creates and distributes informational materials, including website updates and registration session handouts/slideshows.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with school counselors, teachers, and community outreach partners.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Participates in internal and external committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree.
One (1) year of relevant work experience such as customer service, recruitment, territory management, sales etc. or a combination of related education and work experience to total 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in presentations and one-on-one with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as needed.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and high volume of work with deadlines.
Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
Demonstrated ability to trave
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, student affairs, business, or related field.
Three years of experience in student recruitment, territory management, sales, or other relevant work
Experience in diverse student recruitment.
Experience collaborating with campus, community focused and/or business entities.
Understands the admissions funnel and best practices related to student recruitment and CRM utilization.
Multi-lingual speakers (preferably Spanish).
Community College education and/or work experience.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and/or weekends.
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with student, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full time, nonexempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter that addresses the following:
Describe your experience you have had with college admissions and/or recruitment in general.
Explain your working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Additionally, include any student information systems and/or CRM (Customer Relations Management) systems knowledge or experience.
Describe any experience you have had in customer service to students, faculty, staff, and/or the general public.
Describe the way you are able to create professional relationships and provide specific examples of how you have done this.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s High School Relations department is looking for a part-time High School Relations Assistant to join their team.
Each year, we collaborate with 25 school districts to deliver dual-credit classes to almost 3,000 high school students. As a member of the High School Relations team, you will be working with students, families, teachers and school counselors to answer questions, find solutions, and process information quickly and accurately. Specifically, as the High School Relation Assistant you would be responsible for scheduling and assisting with joint enrollment (concurrent) registration sessions, providing textbook information to vendors, assisting with the roster confirmation processes, and communicates with Admissions regarding joint enrollment students in our Customer Relations Management System (CRM).
If you are detail-oriented, have strong communication skills and enjoy collaborating with others, apply today!
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists students with system issues related to Canvas, MyHawkeye, and the Concurrent Registration System.
Monitors High School Relations in-bound phone calls and email inbox.
Schedules registration sessions with service district high schools.
Assists with the registration process, including updating student records and roster
Documents joint enrollment students in CRM and communicates with Admissions Representatives.
Maintains and updates High School Relations registration documents.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of High School Relations.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in education, communications, business, social sciences or related field.
One (1) year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to total three (3) years.
Demonstrated strong oral, written, computer,
Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and be insurable to drive a college vehicle.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Working knowledge of a Customer Relations Management system.
Knowledge and experience of general admissions, joint enrollment, concurrent and/or dual enrollment processes and procedures practiced by post-secondary education institutions.
Experience speaking to small and/or large groups.
Working Conditions
Anticipated hours are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9am – 4:30pm and Friday from 9am – 3:00pm with protentional for occasional evenings.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting and/or educational or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with the general public, students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Regular, part-time hourly position averaging 24-27 hours per week, with a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution) available upon hire. Employees working an average of 20 hours or more per week for one-year, may be eligible for additional benefits including but not limited to: Single dental and vision insurance, Flex plus (IRS 125) plan and paid time off.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Share an example of when you have assisted a student or customer in finding a solution to a question or problem.
Explain your working knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite and/or a Customer Relations Management system or student information systems.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit an online application and all required materials by Monday, March 13, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Feb 20, 2023
Part time
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s High School Relations department is looking for a part-time High School Relations Assistant to join their team.
Each year, we collaborate with 25 school districts to deliver dual-credit classes to almost 3,000 high school students. As a member of the High School Relations team, you will be working with students, families, teachers and school counselors to answer questions, find solutions, and process information quickly and accurately. Specifically, as the High School Relation Assistant you would be responsible for scheduling and assisting with joint enrollment (concurrent) registration sessions, providing textbook information to vendors, assisting with the roster confirmation processes, and communicates with Admissions regarding joint enrollment students in our Customer Relations Management System (CRM).
If you are detail-oriented, have strong communication skills and enjoy collaborating with others, apply today!
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists students with system issues related to Canvas, MyHawkeye, and the Concurrent Registration System.
Monitors High School Relations in-bound phone calls and email inbox.
Schedules registration sessions with service district high schools.
Assists with the registration process, including updating student records and roster
Documents joint enrollment students in CRM and communicates with Admissions Representatives.
Maintains and updates High School Relations registration documents.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of High School Relations.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in education, communications, business, social sciences or related field.
One (1) year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience to total three (3) years.
Demonstrated strong oral, written, computer,
Must possess a driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and be insurable to drive a college vehicle.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Working knowledge of a Customer Relations Management system.
Knowledge and experience of general admissions, joint enrollment, concurrent and/or dual enrollment processes and procedures practiced by post-secondary education institutions.
Experience speaking to small and/or large groups.
Working Conditions
Anticipated hours are Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9am – 4:30pm and Friday from 9am – 3:00pm with protentional for occasional evenings.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting and/or educational or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with the general public, students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Regular, part-time hourly position averaging 24-27 hours per week, with a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution) available upon hire. Employees working an average of 20 hours or more per week for one-year, may be eligible for additional benefits including but not limited to: Single dental and vision insurance, Flex plus (IRS 125) plan and paid time off.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Share an example of when you have assisted a student or customer in finding a solution to a question or problem.
Explain your working knowledge of computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Suite and/or a Customer Relations Management system or student information systems.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit an online application and all required materials by Monday, March 13, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
The Admissions department is looking for a full time Admissions Representative who is excited to have a positive impact on people's lives to join their team. In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level student service experience. An experience that helps students identify their education goals and provides them with the financial tools to be successful.
As the Admissions Representative, you would be overseeing a recruitment territory that involves visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and developing community partnerships. Additionally, you would be collaborating with three primary areas in Admissions - CRM, Processing, and Recruitment, as well as working in partnership with Academic Affairs, High School Relations (dual enrollment), Marketing, and other areas across campus to effectively recruit students to Hawkeye Community College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages a recruitment territory focused on traditional aged students.
Coordinates and supports prospective student campus visits, including individual student and group visits.
Conducts high school and college fair visits at select state and regional school systems.
Tracks and analyzes high school population trends and recruitment activities.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with school counselors, teachers, and community outreach partners.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree and one year of relevant work experience such as customer service, recruitment, territory management, sales etc. or a combination of related education and work experience to total 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in presentations and one-on-one with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations as well as various areas of the college and community (faculty, staff, students, and general public) in a professional and personable manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and high volume of work with deadlines.
Demonstrated strong computer skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as well as ability to travel.
Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
Demonstrated ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, student affairs, business, or related field.
Three years of experience in student recruitment, territory management, sales, or other relevant work
Experience in diverse student recruitment.
Understands the admissions funnel and best practices related to student recruitment and CRM utilization.
Multi-lingual speakers (preferably Spanish).
Community College education and/or work experience.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and/or weekends.
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with student, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full time, nonexempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit/upload a cover letter that addresses the following:
Describe your experience you have had with college admissions and/or recruiting.
Describe your experience handling and scheduling multiple projects and deadlines.
Explain your working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Additionally, include any student information systems and/or CRM (Customer Relations Management) systems knowledge or experience.
Describe any experience you have had in customer service to students, faculty, staff, and/or the general public.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, August 14th.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Jul 27, 2022
Full time
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
The Admissions department is looking for a full time Admissions Representative who is excited to have a positive impact on people's lives to join their team. In the Office of Admissions, the team is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level student service experience. An experience that helps students identify their education goals and provides them with the financial tools to be successful.
As the Admissions Representative, you would be overseeing a recruitment territory that involves visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and developing community partnerships. Additionally, you would be collaborating with three primary areas in Admissions - CRM, Processing, and Recruitment, as well as working in partnership with Academic Affairs, High School Relations (dual enrollment), Marketing, and other areas across campus to effectively recruit students to Hawkeye Community College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manages a recruitment territory focused on traditional aged students.
Coordinates and supports prospective student campus visits, including individual student and group visits.
Conducts high school and college fair visits at select state and regional school systems.
Tracks and analyzes high school population trends and recruitment activities.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with school counselors, teachers, and community outreach partners.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree and one year of relevant work experience such as customer service, recruitment, territory management, sales etc. or a combination of related education and work experience to total 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in presentations and one-on-one with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations as well as various areas of the college and community (faculty, staff, students, and general public) in a professional and personable manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and high volume of work with deadlines.
Demonstrated strong computer skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as well as ability to travel.
Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
Demonstrated ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, student affairs, business, or related field.
Three years of experience in student recruitment, territory management, sales, or other relevant work
Experience in diverse student recruitment.
Understands the admissions funnel and best practices related to student recruitment and CRM utilization.
Multi-lingual speakers (preferably Spanish).
Community College education and/or work experience.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and/or weekends.
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with student, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full time, nonexempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit/upload a cover letter that addresses the following:
Describe your experience you have had with college admissions and/or recruiting.
Describe your experience handling and scheduling multiple projects and deadlines.
Explain your working knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Additionally, include any student information systems and/or CRM (Customer Relations Management) systems knowledge or experience.
Describe any experience you have had in customer service to students, faculty, staff, and/or the general public.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, August 14th.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
The Admissions department is looking for an Admissions Representative for Diverse populations to join their team who is excited to have a positive impact on people lives. The office of Admissions at Hawkeye Community College is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level student service experience. An experience that helps students identify their education goals and provides them with the financial tools to be successful.
The Admissions Representative for Diverse Populations will primarily lead the recruitment and outreach activities that increase underrepresented populations at Hawkeye Community College. This position implements best practices regarding recruitment strategies that serve traditional aged underrepresented students.
Additionally, this position oversees the outreach and recruitment of diverse students into the college involving community partnerships, high school visits, and college fairs as they manage their own recruitment territory. Last, but not least, this position collaborates with three primary areas in Admissions - CRM, Processing, and Recruitment, as well as works in partnership with Academic Affairs, High School Relations (dual enrollment), Marketing, and other areas across campus to effectively recruit underrepresented students to Hawkeye Community College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leads the development and implementation of diverse and underrepresented student recruitment for traditional aged students.
Manages a recruitment territory focused on traditional aged underrepresented students.
Coordinates and supports prospective student campus visits, including individual student and group visits.
Conducts high school and college fair visits at select state and regional school systems.
Tracks and analyzes underrepresented population trends and recruitment activities.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with school counselors, teachers, and community outreach partners.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree and one year of relevant work experience such as customer service, recruitment, territory management, sales etc. or a combination of related education and work experience to total 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in presentations and one-on-one with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations as well as various areas of the college and community (faculty, staff, students, and general public) in a professional and personable manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and high volume of work with deadlines.
Demonstrated strong computer skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as well as ability to travel.
Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
Demonstrated ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, student affairs, business, or related field.
Three years of experience in student recruitment, territory management, sales, or other relevant work
Experience in diverse student recruitment.
Understands the admissions funnel and best practices related to student recruitment and CRM utilization.
Multi-lingual speakers (preferably Spanish).
One year of experience working with diverse population of students.
Ability to collaborate and work with others regarding diversity and the community.
Employment Status
Full time, nonexempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Working Conditions
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with student, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit/upload a cover letter that addresses the following:
Describe your experience recruiting students from underrepresented populations.
Describe your experience handling and scheduling multiple projects and deadlines.
Describe any experience you have had in customer service to students, faculty, staff, and/or the general public.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, May 8, 2022. Preference will be given to applicants who submit the required materials on or before May 8th. This position will remain open until filled.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Apr 22, 2022
Full time
Job Summary
Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering individuals to pursue an education that fits their career goals? Is it your time to be the difference? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.
The Admissions department is looking for an Admissions Representative for Diverse populations to join their team who is excited to have a positive impact on people lives. The office of Admissions at Hawkeye Community College is passionate about developing student friendly processes and delivering a high-level student service experience. An experience that helps students identify their education goals and provides them with the financial tools to be successful.
The Admissions Representative for Diverse Populations will primarily lead the recruitment and outreach activities that increase underrepresented populations at Hawkeye Community College. This position implements best practices regarding recruitment strategies that serve traditional aged underrepresented students.
Additionally, this position oversees the outreach and recruitment of diverse students into the college involving community partnerships, high school visits, and college fairs as they manage their own recruitment territory. Last, but not least, this position collaborates with three primary areas in Admissions - CRM, Processing, and Recruitment, as well as works in partnership with Academic Affairs, High School Relations (dual enrollment), Marketing, and other areas across campus to effectively recruit underrepresented students to Hawkeye Community College.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leads the development and implementation of diverse and underrepresented student recruitment for traditional aged students.
Manages a recruitment territory focused on traditional aged underrepresented students.
Coordinates and supports prospective student campus visits, including individual student and group visits.
Conducts high school and college fair visits at select state and regional school systems.
Tracks and analyzes underrepresented population trends and recruitment activities.
Develops and maintains strong relationships with school counselors, teachers, and community outreach partners.
Works evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree and one year of relevant work experience such as customer service, recruitment, territory management, sales etc. or a combination of related education and work experience to total 3 years.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in presentations and one-on-one with students and parents.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations as well as various areas of the college and community (faculty, staff, students, and general public) in a professional and personable manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence and protect operational integrity.
Demonstrated ability to complete multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and high volume of work with deadlines.
Demonstrated strong computer skills including a proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive behaviors and helping contribute to a culture of inclusivity, and a vibrant, diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends as well as ability to travel.
Must possess a current driver’s license valid in the State of Iowa and a driving record insurable by the College’s insurer.
Demonstrated ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, student affairs, business, or related field.
Three years of experience in student recruitment, territory management, sales, or other relevant work
Experience in diverse student recruitment.
Understands the admissions funnel and best practices related to student recruitment and CRM utilization.
Multi-lingual speakers (preferably Spanish).
One year of experience working with diverse population of students.
Ability to collaborate and work with others regarding diversity and the community.
Employment Status
Full time, nonexempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Working Conditions
Requires skills for succeeding in an office environment, using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Work is performed in an office setting. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours. During course of day, interact with student, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit/upload a cover letter that addresses the following:
Describe your experience recruiting students from underrepresented populations.
Describe your experience handling and scheduling multiple projects and deadlines.
Describe any experience you have had in customer service to students, faculty, staff, and/or the general public.
Submit the online application and all required materials by Sunday, May 8, 2022. Preference will be given to applicants who submit the required materials on or before May 8th. This position will remain open until filled.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Director of Student Services
(Somerville Campus)
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Director of Student Services (DSS) to oversee all aspects of student and family support services as well as program management for our 7 th - 8 th grade school-year and summer programs at Breakthrough’s Somerville Campus. The DSS will be responsible for student recruitment and admissions, student support services, management of the Advising Program, family engagement, social emotional learning and fostering strong school partnerships. The DSS also plans and co-leads a weekly after-school program and six-week academic summer program for middle school students. The SDSS works closely with other members of a dynamic Program Team and reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Services.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Director of Student Services will in close alignment with the Managing Director of Student Services to:
Manage recruitment and admissions efforts across Breakthrough’s partner schools to enroll a cohort of 45-50 students annually
Oversee family engagement initiatives including maintaining frequent positive communication and facilitating fall and spring family check-ins for all 7 th and 8 th grade families
Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records to inform appropriate social emotional support services and/or academic interventions
Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to plan and implement high quality school year and summer programming
Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure all middle school students are well supported in their academic and social emotional learning
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this role you will be responsible for a combination of direct service and program oversight responsibilities including:
Program Management
Work with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to: Plan and implement the school-year and summer programming
Oversee the day-to-day operations of year-round academic programs
Train and provide ongoing support to summer teaching fellows
Ensure accurate and effective data collection to inform programmatic decision making and student success
Student Recruitment and Admissions
Develop and maintain student recruitment pipeline relationships with teachers, administrators and parent liaisons at partner schools as well as representatives from other youth-serving organizations
Plan and conduct a comprehensive student recruitment effort, including recruitment presentations and workshops in all sixth grade classrooms at partner schools
Oversee student admissions, selecting the most qualified students from a pool of applicants from 6 th grade classes across our partner schools
Student Support
Support students’ social emotional health and well-being, including supervising BTGB’s school-year and summer counselors
Manage Student Advising Program to ensure that all students are connected to a BTGB advisor and receiving consistent advocacy touchpoints
Oversee the creation and implementation of Tier I, Tier II and Tier III interventions to support students, including daily mindfulness practice (Tier I), restorative circles (Tier II) and SEL Skill Building groups (Tier III)
Provide students with connections to supplemental and enrichment opportunities and maintain important organizational partnerships
Collect relevant data (report cards and progress reports) to track student academic progress
Family Involvement
Maintain positive, frequent communication with students’ families, nurturing healthy, trusting relationships and collaboratively ensuring students’ success
Conduct family check-ins each semester with all families to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and discuss extra-curricular enrichment opportunities
Work with the Board of Directors family representative to support the Family Advisory Board and encourage broad family participation in student recruitment, family communications, special events, and more
School Partnership Management
Maintain positive, frequent communication with teachers, administrators and parent liaisons at partner schools as well as representatives from other youth-serving organizations to work collaboratively to ensure our students’ success
Conduct teacher check-ins each semester with all BTGB students’ teachers to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and identify enrichment opportunities
Oversee collection of student academic records, including report cards, progress reports and Individualized Education Plans
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Director of Student Services, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Passion for the mission of BTGB, closing opportunity gaps and training the next generation of urban teachers
Four to five years of experience working directly with students; preferably in grades 6-9, ideally with students who will be first generation to college
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $64,345-87,055; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please email a resume with a thoughtful and targeted cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity and addressed to Chloe Davis-Carden, Managing Director of Student Services, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
Jan 12, 2022
Full time
Director of Student Services
(Somerville Campus)
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Director of Student Services (DSS) to oversee all aspects of student and family support services as well as program management for our 7 th - 8 th grade school-year and summer programs at Breakthrough’s Somerville Campus. The DSS will be responsible for student recruitment and admissions, student support services, management of the Advising Program, family engagement, social emotional learning and fostering strong school partnerships. The DSS also plans and co-leads a weekly after-school program and six-week academic summer program for middle school students. The SDSS works closely with other members of a dynamic Program Team and reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Services.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Director of Student Services will in close alignment with the Managing Director of Student Services to:
Manage recruitment and admissions efforts across Breakthrough’s partner schools to enroll a cohort of 45-50 students annually
Oversee family engagement initiatives including maintaining frequent positive communication and facilitating fall and spring family check-ins for all 7 th and 8 th grade families
Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records to inform appropriate social emotional support services and/or academic interventions
Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to plan and implement high quality school year and summer programming
Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure all middle school students are well supported in their academic and social emotional learning
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this role you will be responsible for a combination of direct service and program oversight responsibilities including:
Program Management
Work with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to: Plan and implement the school-year and summer programming
Oversee the day-to-day operations of year-round academic programs
Train and provide ongoing support to summer teaching fellows
Ensure accurate and effective data collection to inform programmatic decision making and student success
Student Recruitment and Admissions
Develop and maintain student recruitment pipeline relationships with teachers, administrators and parent liaisons at partner schools as well as representatives from other youth-serving organizations
Plan and conduct a comprehensive student recruitment effort, including recruitment presentations and workshops in all sixth grade classrooms at partner schools
Oversee student admissions, selecting the most qualified students from a pool of applicants from 6 th grade classes across our partner schools
Student Support
Support students’ social emotional health and well-being, including supervising BTGB’s school-year and summer counselors
Manage Student Advising Program to ensure that all students are connected to a BTGB advisor and receiving consistent advocacy touchpoints
Oversee the creation and implementation of Tier I, Tier II and Tier III interventions to support students, including daily mindfulness practice (Tier I), restorative circles (Tier II) and SEL Skill Building groups (Tier III)
Provide students with connections to supplemental and enrichment opportunities and maintain important organizational partnerships
Collect relevant data (report cards and progress reports) to track student academic progress
Family Involvement
Maintain positive, frequent communication with students’ families, nurturing healthy, trusting relationships and collaboratively ensuring students’ success
Conduct family check-ins each semester with all families to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and discuss extra-curricular enrichment opportunities
Work with the Board of Directors family representative to support the Family Advisory Board and encourage broad family participation in student recruitment, family communications, special events, and more
School Partnership Management
Maintain positive, frequent communication with teachers, administrators and parent liaisons at partner schools as well as representatives from other youth-serving organizations to work collaboratively to ensure our students’ success
Conduct teacher check-ins each semester with all BTGB students’ teachers to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and identify enrichment opportunities
Oversee collection of student academic records, including report cards, progress reports and Individualized Education Plans
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Director of Student Services, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Passion for the mission of BTGB, closing opportunity gaps and training the next generation of urban teachers
Four to five years of experience working directly with students; preferably in grades 6-9, ideally with students who will be first generation to college
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $64,345-87,055; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please email a resume with a thoughtful and targeted cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity and addressed to Chloe Davis-Carden, Managing Director of Student Services, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
Manager of College Access - Cambridge
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Manager of College Access (MCA) to oversee all aspects of programming for 11 th and 12 th grade students at the Cambridge Campus. The MCA will be responsible for ensuring that 11 th and 12 th grade students at their campus are fully supported as they apply and matriculate to college by offering intentional programming, individualized resources, and advocacy. The MCA works closely with other members of a dynamic Program Team and reports directly to the Managing Director of College Access and Success.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Manager of College Access will work in close alignment with the Managing Director of College Access and Success to:
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with 11 th -12 th grade students their campus, supporting their academic and social emotional growth while supporting their post-secondary planning
Maintain positive, regular communication with students’ families and other important adults, nurturing trusting relationships and collaboratively ensuring students’ success
Oversee development of innovative, responsive college access programming for their campus
Collaborate with other Program Team members to create a seamless layer of support for students and families during Breakthrough’s six-year program
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this exciting role you will be responsible for a variety of responsibilities including:
Student and Family Support
Directly support students at your campus through existing 11 th and 12 th grade school year programming, including course counseling, test prep, college visits, and the College Access Coach program
Champion students by nurturing individual student strengths and providing holistic advocacy, interventions, and resources as needed
Provide students with connections to supplemental career and enrichment opportunities during the summer and school year
Maintain regular communication with students’ families, including annual family check-ins, relevant family workshops, and individualized support with college and financial aid processes as needed
Oversee students’ transition from 12 th grade to college success programming
Program Management
Supervise a team of dedicated volunteer College Access Coaches at your campus to work one-on-one with juniors and seniors on various components of the college application process
Develop and lead student and family workshops connected to the college and financial aid application processes
Plan and lead the summer College Prep Institute for rising 12 th grade students
Support students in our College Transition Program through summer workshops, panels, and other modes of outreach as appropriate
Create new programming as appropriate to further our vision of every Breakthrough student having the skills and knowledge needed to attend – and be successful in – college; collaborate with team members at other campuses to ensure thoughtful, site-specific implementation of this programming
Ensure accurate and effective data collection to inform programmatic decision making and advance students’ eventual success
Partnership Management
In collaboration with other Directors, maintain positive, frequent communication with school staff members, representatives from local community-based organizations, and target colleges
Conduct semesterly guidance counselor check-ins to further inform individual supports for students and identify additional enrichment opportunities
Oversee collection and analysis of 11 th and 12 th grade student academic records including report cards, progress reports and Individualized Education Plans
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Manager of College Access, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Passion for the mission of BTGB, closing opportunity gaps and training the next generation of urban teachers
Two to three years of experience working directly with underserved students (preferably in grades 10-12) and ideally students who will be first generation to college, or in college admissions
Knowledgeable about college admissions and financial aid processes
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Amharic, Bengali, Arabic, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Somali
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $53,805-72,795; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Amee Naik, Managing Director of College Access and Success, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
Jan 12, 2022
Full time
Manager of College Access - Cambridge
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Manager of College Access (MCA) to oversee all aspects of programming for 11 th and 12 th grade students at the Cambridge Campus. The MCA will be responsible for ensuring that 11 th and 12 th grade students at their campus are fully supported as they apply and matriculate to college by offering intentional programming, individualized resources, and advocacy. The MCA works closely with other members of a dynamic Program Team and reports directly to the Managing Director of College Access and Success.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Manager of College Access will work in close alignment with the Managing Director of College Access and Success to:
Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with 11 th -12 th grade students their campus, supporting their academic and social emotional growth while supporting their post-secondary planning
Maintain positive, regular communication with students’ families and other important adults, nurturing trusting relationships and collaboratively ensuring students’ success
Oversee development of innovative, responsive college access programming for their campus
Collaborate with other Program Team members to create a seamless layer of support for students and families during Breakthrough’s six-year program
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this exciting role you will be responsible for a variety of responsibilities including:
Student and Family Support
Directly support students at your campus through existing 11 th and 12 th grade school year programming, including course counseling, test prep, college visits, and the College Access Coach program
Champion students by nurturing individual student strengths and providing holistic advocacy, interventions, and resources as needed
Provide students with connections to supplemental career and enrichment opportunities during the summer and school year
Maintain regular communication with students’ families, including annual family check-ins, relevant family workshops, and individualized support with college and financial aid processes as needed
Oversee students’ transition from 12 th grade to college success programming
Program Management
Supervise a team of dedicated volunteer College Access Coaches at your campus to work one-on-one with juniors and seniors on various components of the college application process
Develop and lead student and family workshops connected to the college and financial aid application processes
Plan and lead the summer College Prep Institute for rising 12 th grade students
Support students in our College Transition Program through summer workshops, panels, and other modes of outreach as appropriate
Create new programming as appropriate to further our vision of every Breakthrough student having the skills and knowledge needed to attend – and be successful in – college; collaborate with team members at other campuses to ensure thoughtful, site-specific implementation of this programming
Ensure accurate and effective data collection to inform programmatic decision making and advance students’ eventual success
Partnership Management
In collaboration with other Directors, maintain positive, frequent communication with school staff members, representatives from local community-based organizations, and target colleges
Conduct semesterly guidance counselor check-ins to further inform individual supports for students and identify additional enrichment opportunities
Oversee collection and analysis of 11 th and 12 th grade student academic records including report cards, progress reports and Individualized Education Plans
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Manager of College Access, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Passion for the mission of BTGB, closing opportunity gaps and training the next generation of urban teachers
Two to three years of experience working directly with underserved students (preferably in grades 10-12) and ideally students who will be first generation to college, or in college admissions
Knowledgeable about college admissions and financial aid processes
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Amharic, Bengali, Arabic, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Somali
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $53,805-72,795; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Amee Naik, Managing Director of College Access and Success, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Director of Student Services (SDSS) to oversee all aspects of student support and family engagement for our middle school summer and school-year programs at one of our three campuses as well as provide leadership and support across our three campuses for our Student Services team. The SDSS will be responsible for leading the annual student recruitment and admissions process; overseeing SEL programming; and managing school and community partnerships. The SDSS is a leadership role within the Student Services Team and as such takes on additional responsibilities such as coaching/mentoring colleagues, special initiatives, collaborating across departments, coverage planning for open roles and partnership development. The SDSS works closely with other members of a dynamic Program Team and reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Services.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Senior Director of Student Services will work in close alignment with the Managing Director of Student Services to:
Lead within the department in areas that include but are not limited to: short and long term departmental planning, partnership development, special initiatives, staff support and coverage, data/reporting.
Plan and lead safe and engaging programming during the summer and school year for middle school students and Teaching Fellows
Manage recruitment and admissions efforts across Breakthrough’s partner schools to enroll a cohort of 45-50 students annually
Oversee family engagement initiatives including maintaining frequent positive communication and facilitating fall and spring family check-ins for all 7 th and 8 th grade families
Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records to inform appropriate social emotional support services and/or academic interventions
Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to plan and implement high quality school year and summer programming
Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure all middle school students are well supported in their academic and social emotional learning
Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with partners that advance the work of your department including partner schools, universities, community based organizations and local companies
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this role you will be responsible for a combination of direct service, program oversight, and critical leadership responsibilities including:
Departmental Leadership
Build vision and collaboration among department team members across campuses
Plan and lead regular department meetings
Foster and develop key external partnerships linked to departmental work
Create and share regular program reports, highlights and updates
Represent Breakthrough at key events connected to your department
Collaborate with other program department heads to ensure aligned and high-quality programming across sites
Collaborate with the Development team to support in data and story-telling connected to your department
Support in hiring program staff within department area, including permanent full-time employees, as well as part-time and seasonal staff and regular programmatic volunteers
Observe programming within functional area across sites on a consistent basis
Provide coaching, mentoring and onboarding support to staff members within the department
Create coverage plans and cover open areas of work during staff transitions within department
Program Management
Work in collaboration with the rest of BTGB’s full-time program team to: Plan and implement summer and school-year programs
Oversee the day-to-day operations of year-round academic programming at your campus
Train and provide ongoing support to teaching fellows
Ensure accurate and effective data collection to inform programmatic decision making and student success
Student Recruitment and Admissions
Develop and maintain student recruitment pipeline relationships with teachers, administrators and parent liaisons at partner schools as well as representatives from other youth-serving organizations
Plan and conduct a comprehensive student recruitment effort, including recruitment presentations and workshops in all sixth-grade classrooms at partner schools
Oversee student admissions, selecting the most qualified students from a pool of applicants from 6 th grade classes across our partner schools
Student Support
Support students’ social emotional health and well-being, including supervising BTGB’s school-year and summer counselors
Manage Student Advising Program to ensure that all students are connected to a BTGB advisor and receiving consistent advocacy touchpoints
Oversee the creation and implementation of Tier I, Tier II and Tier III interventions to support students, including daily mindfulness practice (Tier I), restorative circles (Tier II) and SEL Skill Building groups (Tier III)
Provide students with connections to supplemental and enrichment opportunities and maintain important organizational partnerships
Collect relevant data (report cards and progress reports) to track student academic progress
Family Involvement
Maintain positive, frequent communication with students’ families, nurturing healthy, trusting relationships and collaboratively ensuring students’ success
Conduct family check-ins each semester with all families to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and discuss extra-curricular enrichment opportunities
Work with the Board of Directors family representative to support the Family Advisory Board and encourage broad family participation in student recruitment, family communications, special events, and more
Partnership Management
Help to articulate goals and advance work for your department’s partnerships
In collaboration with program team members, maintain frequent, positive and productive communication with school staff members, representatives from local community-based organizations, and target colleges to collaboratively ensure our students’ success
Conduct teacher check-ins each semester with all BTGB students’ teachers to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and identify enrichment opportunities
Oversee collection of student academic records, including report cards, progress reports and Individualized Education Plans
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Senior Director of Student Services, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Five to seven years of experience within the student services field with significant experience in program management and working directly with students, preferable in grades 6-9, ideally students who will be first generation to college
Experience with student recruitment
Experience leading school-wide/program-wide family engagement initiatives
Expertise within the field of Social Emotional Learning
Experience coaching and supporting colleagues
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $71,920-107,880; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Chloe Davis-Carden, Managing Director of Student Services, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
Jan 12, 2022
Full time
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
About Us and Our Philosophy
Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a transformative college access and teacher training program. BTGB offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BTGB recruits, trains and inspires a diverse cohort of high achieving college students to become the next generation of urban teachers. Leveraging a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training and coaching from professional educators.
Over the past eight years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to college, and 82% of them have persisted through their undergraduate years. On average, more than 70% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education. After two decades of success at our original Cambridge site, BTGB embarked upon a significant program expansion and opened a second site in Boston in the summer of 2013 and a third site in Somerville in 2018. As an independent 501c3 nonprofit, Breakthrough Greater Boston is part of The Breakthrough Collaborative, a national educational movement working to improve educational outcomes for youth across 25 U.S. cities.
With a deep commitment to our mission, BTGB operates with the highest standards of integrity and best practices, while also enjoying the ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the evolving needs of our students, families and teachers. Our team is diverse, high-performing and dedicated. We continue to build an organizational culture that emphasizes our core values for every member of our community:
Spirit: We cherish and embody the youthful energy and spirit of our students and teachers
Continual Learning: Everyone in our community has something to learn and something to teach
Team Together: We all chip in to accomplish whatever is needed for our teammates and the broader organization
Student Centered: Our students are our first priority and our decisions center around what benefits our students
Equity and Opportunity: We value diversity of identity, background and thought. We treat everyone with dignity and respect
Excellence in Everything: We maintain high expectations for ourselves
Breakthrough Greater Boston encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position, and we do not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law. We celebrate the diversity of our world and our community, and we seek to build a team that reflects that diversity in every way. We welcome and encourage all qualified applicants who share that same vision, as we wish to engage all those who can contribute to our work and this mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Breakthrough Greater Boston is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Director of Student Services (SDSS) to oversee all aspects of student support and family engagement for our middle school summer and school-year programs at one of our three campuses as well as provide leadership and support across our three campuses for our Student Services team. The SDSS will be responsible for leading the annual student recruitment and admissions process; overseeing SEL programming; and managing school and community partnerships. The SDSS is a leadership role within the Student Services Team and as such takes on additional responsibilities such as coaching/mentoring colleagues, special initiatives, collaborating across departments, coverage planning for open roles and partnership development. The SDSS works closely with other members of a dynamic Program Team and reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Services.
POSITION OUTCOMES
A successful Senior Director of Student Services will work in close alignment with the Managing Director of Student Services to:
Lead within the department in areas that include but are not limited to: short and long term departmental planning, partnership development, special initiatives, staff support and coverage, data/reporting.
Plan and lead safe and engaging programming during the summer and school year for middle school students and Teaching Fellows
Manage recruitment and admissions efforts across Breakthrough’s partner schools to enroll a cohort of 45-50 students annually
Oversee family engagement initiatives including maintaining frequent positive communication and facilitating fall and spring family check-ins for all 7 th and 8 th grade families
Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records to inform appropriate social emotional support services and/or academic interventions
Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to plan and implement high quality school year and summer programming
Work closely with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure all middle school students are well supported in their academic and social emotional learning
Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with partners that advance the work of your department including partner schools, universities, community based organizations and local companies
YOUR CONTRIBUTION
In this role you will be responsible for a combination of direct service, program oversight, and critical leadership responsibilities including:
Departmental Leadership
Build vision and collaboration among department team members across campuses
Plan and lead regular department meetings
Foster and develop key external partnerships linked to departmental work
Create and share regular program reports, highlights and updates
Represent Breakthrough at key events connected to your department
Collaborate with other program department heads to ensure aligned and high-quality programming across sites
Collaborate with the Development team to support in data and story-telling connected to your department
Support in hiring program staff within department area, including permanent full-time employees, as well as part-time and seasonal staff and regular programmatic volunteers
Observe programming within functional area across sites on a consistent basis
Provide coaching, mentoring and onboarding support to staff members within the department
Create coverage plans and cover open areas of work during staff transitions within department
Program Management
Work in collaboration with the rest of BTGB’s full-time program team to: Plan and implement summer and school-year programs
Oversee the day-to-day operations of year-round academic programming at your campus
Train and provide ongoing support to teaching fellows
Ensure accurate and effective data collection to inform programmatic decision making and student success
Student Recruitment and Admissions
Develop and maintain student recruitment pipeline relationships with teachers, administrators and parent liaisons at partner schools as well as representatives from other youth-serving organizations
Plan and conduct a comprehensive student recruitment effort, including recruitment presentations and workshops in all sixth-grade classrooms at partner schools
Oversee student admissions, selecting the most qualified students from a pool of applicants from 6 th grade classes across our partner schools
Student Support
Support students’ social emotional health and well-being, including supervising BTGB’s school-year and summer counselors
Manage Student Advising Program to ensure that all students are connected to a BTGB advisor and receiving consistent advocacy touchpoints
Oversee the creation and implementation of Tier I, Tier II and Tier III interventions to support students, including daily mindfulness practice (Tier I), restorative circles (Tier II) and SEL Skill Building groups (Tier III)
Provide students with connections to supplemental and enrichment opportunities and maintain important organizational partnerships
Collect relevant data (report cards and progress reports) to track student academic progress
Family Involvement
Maintain positive, frequent communication with students’ families, nurturing healthy, trusting relationships and collaboratively ensuring students’ success
Conduct family check-ins each semester with all families to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and discuss extra-curricular enrichment opportunities
Work with the Board of Directors family representative to support the Family Advisory Board and encourage broad family participation in student recruitment, family communications, special events, and more
Partnership Management
Help to articulate goals and advance work for your department’s partnerships
In collaboration with program team members, maintain frequent, positive and productive communication with school staff members, representatives from local community-based organizations, and target colleges to collaboratively ensure our students’ success
Conduct teacher check-ins each semester with all BTGB students’ teachers to assess academic progress, address areas of concern and identify enrichment opportunities
Oversee collection of student academic records, including report cards, progress reports and Individualized Education Plans
YOUR BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the incoming Senior Director of Student Services, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following characteristics and qualifications:
Five to seven years of experience within the student services field with significant experience in program management and working directly with students, preferable in grades 6-9, ideally students who will be first generation to college
Experience with student recruitment
Experience leading school-wide/program-wide family engagement initiatives
Expertise within the field of Social Emotional Learning
Experience coaching and supporting colleagues
An unwavering commitment to equity, in deepening your personal understanding and in advancing our collective work
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with students, families and educators
Superior organization and project management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, exercise good judgment and handle high-pressure situations
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences
Team player who demonstrates a positive attitude, sense of humor, energy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to collaboration
Prior experience with Breakthrough model highly desirable; familiarity with partner schools or districts a plus
Flexibility that allows for periodic work on Saturdays and evenings
Candidates of color and those from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply as are those with fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Somali, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Tigrinya or Urdu
Bachelor’s degree
COMPENSATION
Breakthrough Greater Boston offers a competitive compensation package and is deeply committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range for this position is $71,920-107,880; Breakthrough Greater Boston makes an offer based on relevant years of experience and does not negotiate salaries.
HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are interested in learning more about how your passion and experience can help Breakthrough meet its mission and grow its impact, please submit your resume and a thoughtful and targeted cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications can be submitted to Chloe Davis-Carden, Managing Director of Student Services, at jobs@btgbmail.org .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more about Breakthrough Greater Boston at www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org .
Summary Of Position:
The Assistant Director of Campus Visit for Admissions is responsible for the oversight and daily management of the tour guide program. Position includes support of the daily campus visit program through regular guest check-in / desk coverage, and providing information sessions. General admissions counselor responsibilities – limited recruitment travel, application review, and application decision making. Position requires weekend work.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular
Length Of Experience:
1-3 years
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tour Guide Management
Schedules all tour guide responsibilities for daily tours, events, and special programs
Develops and plans all tour guide training
Conducts two annual hiring processes for new tour guides and new diversity ambassadors
Conducts regular student meetings as part of new hire training
Plans and executes new hire on-boarding training
Oversees the tour guide manual - regular updates, printing, and distribution
Approves all tour guide and student intern time-sheets
Hires and supervises student interns for campus visit.
Leads weekly student intern meeting
Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Diversity Recruitment for the hiring and management of the Diversity Ambassador team as well as diversity trainings for all tour guides
Collaborates with the Events Coordinator for guide needs for events
Manages all tour guide communication and software (Welcome to College)
Coordinates and schedules all group visits
Campus Visit Support
Weekly shifts in Nugent Atrium inside the Inman Admissions Welcome Center to support guest check in and tour guide management
Regularly conducts admissions information sessions for prospective students and families
As a member of the travel staff, supports some Saturday visits and Saturday events
Recruitment Territory Management
Supports general application review
Provides support for recruitment travel
Serves as the Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis (fall/winter only), responsible for taking and following up on incoming calls from prospective students, parents, and college counselors.
Manages a personal expense report online via Elon’s procurement card site
Other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Elon has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon's more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is the national leader in the U.S. News & World Report spotlight on academic programs that lead to student success. As a U.S. News top-100 National University, Elon is ranked #1 for study abroad, #2 for teaching excellence and #10 for innovation.
Apr 21, 2021
Full time
Summary Of Position:
The Assistant Director of Campus Visit for Admissions is responsible for the oversight and daily management of the tour guide program. Position includes support of the daily campus visit program through regular guest check-in / desk coverage, and providing information sessions. General admissions counselor responsibilities – limited recruitment travel, application review, and application decision making. Position requires weekend work.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular
Length Of Experience:
1-3 years
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tour Guide Management
Schedules all tour guide responsibilities for daily tours, events, and special programs
Develops and plans all tour guide training
Conducts two annual hiring processes for new tour guides and new diversity ambassadors
Conducts regular student meetings as part of new hire training
Plans and executes new hire on-boarding training
Oversees the tour guide manual - regular updates, printing, and distribution
Approves all tour guide and student intern time-sheets
Hires and supervises student interns for campus visit.
Leads weekly student intern meeting
Collaborates with the Assistant Director of Diversity Recruitment for the hiring and management of the Diversity Ambassador team as well as diversity trainings for all tour guides
Collaborates with the Events Coordinator for guide needs for events
Manages all tour guide communication and software (Welcome to College)
Coordinates and schedules all group visits
Campus Visit Support
Weekly shifts in Nugent Atrium inside the Inman Admissions Welcome Center to support guest check in and tour guide management
Regularly conducts admissions information sessions for prospective students and families
As a member of the travel staff, supports some Saturday visits and Saturday events
Recruitment Territory Management
Supports general application review
Provides support for recruitment travel
Serves as the Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis (fall/winter only), responsible for taking and following up on incoming calls from prospective students, parents, and college counselors.
Manages a personal expense report online via Elon’s procurement card site
Other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Elon has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon's more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is the national leader in the U.S. News & World Report spotlight on academic programs that lead to student success. As a U.S. News top-100 National University, Elon is ranked #1 for study abroad, #2 for teaching excellence and #10 for innovation.