Student Success Specialist - Career Connections (Part-time and grant-funded)

Job Title Student Success Specialist - Career Connections (Part-time and grant-funded) Department Corporate, Community, & Continuing Education Work Location Main Campus Responsibilities Assist with outreach activities for participant recruitment for the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA). Assist with participant intake and eligibility activities for the Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provide initial and ongoing counseling for WIOA program participants. Administer and coordinate grant-related activities. Assist with monitoring projected program goals, benchmarks and outcomes to determine if they are being met; assist in developing and implementing strategies that address gaps in performance. Other duties as assigned. Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology, counseling, education, human resources, business, marketing, or related area; and a minimum 1-3 years of related experience required, such as educational training, assessment, direct student service, counseling/guidance, or workforce development. Qualifications The Student Success Specialist must be able to interact professionally with program participants, college staff/administration and outside agencies; knowledge of unemployed and low-income population served through WIOA program; excellent verbal and written communication skills; good organizational skills; experience with or knowledge of educational programs; well-developed presentation skills and job search services; ability to communicate with large groups, good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to handle multiple tasks while working under tight deadlines. Experience using Career Connect and IWDS, preferred. Bilingual skills welcomed. Position Details Part Time Hours: Approximately 20-25 hours per week; Evening and weekends may be required for special events. Salary/Wage: $23.05-$24.00 per hour Hourly/Salary: Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Moraine Valley Community College