Student Success Advocate

Job Profile Summary Under limited supervision, the Student Success Advocate will be responsible for planning, developing, and facilitating student college success and college readiness workshops for specialized student populations. This position will be assigned by campus and will be responsible for establishing relationships and planning recruitment events with community agencies within Broward County to provide support to these specialized populations. Collaboration with other departments is required in the planning and execution of events, case management functions and specialized interventions. ----- This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272. Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree required preferably in psychology, education or social work. Masters Degree preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. Minimum Experience/Training: Four years of experience in higher education or social services. Experience working with college students and assisting in the development and implementation of retention strategies strongly preferred. Essential Functions: Daily - 20%: Provides support for retention initiatives developed through Seahawk Outreach Services (SOS). Daily - 15%: Develops, coordinates and executes seminars, workshops, and events to communicate strategies aimed at improving students college readiness and success. Daily - 15%: Informs and refers students as needed to both campus and community resources. Identifies and coordinates appropriate financial and social wrap-around services to address and resolve potential barriers. Monthly - 15%: Researches and evaluates available community services. Coordinates and facilitates outreach to community agencies, high schools, etc. to identify prospective students in specialized populations. Responsible for student follow-up and communication to resolve potential barriers. Weekly - 10%: Responsible for providing utilization and success data to the Coordinator of Student Success. Monthly - 10%: Monitors academic progress of students participating in SOS programming. Semester Basis - 5%Works collaboratively with Coordinator of Student Success, faculty, student success coaches, and advisement staff to develop strategies for keeping at-risk students in classes. Monthly - 5%: Represents Seahawk Outreach Services at New Student Orientation and other campus events to provide awareness of services available, and actively promotes program-related communication among campus community. Other - 5%: Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Trains and coordinates work of lower-level, office support staff, student employees, and/or temporary staff Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple initiatives and projects for the department/unit Advanced computer software skills required. Easily navigates the Internet; performs searches Requires general understanding of own work and how it impacts operations outside own work unit. Ability to recognize needs of unit and how it impacts other areas at College and understand own role relative to all areas. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to represent the work area and the larger Broward community Our Culture: At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty. Job Title Student Success Advocate Position Number P0037036 Job Status Full time Regular Department South Student Success Location South Campus Pay Grade 714 Salary $42,320 - $49,726 (Salary rate commensurate with education and experience) Work Shift Varies Work Schedule Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies Hours Per Week 40 Posting End Date Open Until Filled Comments To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume are required. Designated Essential Personnel No FLSA Status Non-Exempt Position Classification Professional Technical Staff (PTS) Special Instructions to Applicant: For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to. Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date. **Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification section of the application** Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process. Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the colleges non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu. Disclaimer The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities. Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education. Broward College is the largest institution of higher education in Broward County, serving more than 51,000 students annually, Broward College provides students with certificate programs, two-year university-transfer degrees, two-year career degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in selected programs. The Colleges mission is to provide high-quality educational programs and services that are affordable and accessible to our community of learners. Together, we are working to make Broward College the number one destination for academic excellence. With more than 4,000 colleagues, Broward College serves as a critical economic engine for Broward County, generating more than 1.7 billion in economic impact for Broward County, and driving opportunities for economic mobility for all of Broward County. Broward College has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top 10 community colleges in America by several national organizations including the Aspen Institute. The College continues to receive recognition for its transformational work to improve institutional culture and care for its employees as recognized by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) National HR Excellence Award. As an equal access and employment opportunity institution, Broward College is committed to a tradition of increasing and retaining an intellectually, culturally, and ethnically diverse student body and workforce and focusing on the success of our students, faculty, and staff while strengthening our local and global communities. Benefits at Broward College At Broward College, we offer a competitive array of benefits and services to support our employees personal and family needs. Wellness Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Financial and so much more Broward College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The College strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the colleges non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Recruitment Office at 954-201-7449.