Pensacola State College
Pensacola State College is located on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Pensacola State College is one of 28 public colleges in the Florida College System committed to affordable, open access to educational opportunities. The College offers associate and baccalaureate degrees, career oriented certificates, college prep, adult education, GED prep, and standard high school diplomas.
The Human Resources Office is accepting applications forthe following professionalposition in the Educational Opportunity Center:
STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST- JOB #2406
The Student Services Specialist position is a grant-funded full-time professional position. The Student Services Specialist will promote the purpose of the Educational Opportunity Center, act as a spokesperson for the program, recruit eligible participants, implement information on academic and financial opportunities for participants, assess and place program participants into postsecondary education; assist participants with completing applications for financial aid and admissions; counsel and motivate participants; and conduct program presentations and workshops. The Student Services Specialist will create individual enrollment action plans, and make appropriate campus and community referrals. This position requires availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, throughout the district. This position reports to the Director, Educational Opportunity Center. This is a grant funded position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field, and two years’ experience in career counseling, recruitment services, academic advising, student services to individuals, or in public school teaching are required. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, or related field; two years’ experience delivering services to populations having characteristics and circumstances similar to those of the target population (low income, first generation in college students).
SALARY RANGE: $25,000.00 - $29,000.00 (Depending on the qualifications, the salary is negotiable. However, the college does not generally hire at the top of the range.)
FRINGE BENEFITS: The value of the benefits package provided by the college averages nearly 38% of the base salary and includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick and annual leave.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume’ to supplement the online application. If veteran’s preference is claimed, a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted. The supplemental materials (cover letter, resume, transcripts, licenses, etc.) must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. If you have any questions about this process contact Tanesha McCreary via email at .
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin June 16, 2016. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by June 15, 2016.
Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or genetic information in its educational programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Associate Vice President,Institutional Diversity at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.
AN EQUAL ACCESS/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted –June 1, 2016