Project Specialist (IVC - Rising Scholars)

SUMMARY

Provide support for the Rising Scholars Program for formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students. This position includes support for planning and execution of monthly meetings, workshops and large-scale events. Engage compassionately with students and provide a warm hand off to on and off campuses resources. Create and build the Rising Scholars community on campus that increases a sense of belonging for system impacted students.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work is primarily performed in a standard office setting. The position requires frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff in person and via phone or digital platforms. May require occasional evening or weekend hours for events and programming. Occasional travel to other campuses or community locations may be required. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting: Sit or stand for prolonged periods. Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, or reach. Lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials up to 25 pounds. Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination. Use vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Use hearing and speech to communicate clearly in person and on the telephone. Vision and Hearing: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.