SSS Education Specialist

Department

Student Support Services/TRiO

Responsibilities

Position develops, schedules and facilitates a variety of workshops.  Provides individual counseling on financial literacy; scholarships and financial aid.  Will assist students in career exploration and resume preparations.  Employment based on College's academic calendar during the grant year.  Part-time 10 month position, 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Leadership or related field.

Two years to five years teaching experience preferred.  Experience in developing and implementing presentations.  Familiarity with Financial Literacy and Career Counseling.  Background similar to SSS participants and fluency in Spanish a plus.  Understanding of low-income students with academic barriers.

Benefits

Participation in college’s matching annuity and state retirement programs (KPERS).

Position Status

Part-Time

Start Date

August 6, 2012

Employment:  Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Deadline

Open until filled

Application documents for this position will not be considered for future openings.

SCCC/ATS employees need to follow the procedures below.

Job Description:  http://www.sccc.edu/faculty_staff/hr/web_pdf/Job%20Descriptions/Dir%20TRiO/Education%20Specialist.pdf

How to Apply  

 Application forms and job descriptions may be obtained through the College’s web site: www.sccc.edu/go/jobs or send request to the address below or faxed to  620-417-1124.  

1.       Completed and signed SCCC employment application.  Application:  http://www.sccc.edu/faculty_staff/hr/web_pdf/Application%20Forms/staff%20application%20fill-in%20form.pdf   

2.       Letter of interest addressing reason for applying, qualifications in meeting the basic requirements of the position and experience in meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

3.       A complete resume.

4.       Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (copies are acceptable) and copies of any relevant certifications, if applicable.  If selected, it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts within 30 days.  (Foreign transcripts must be translated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards.  Any fee for such translation is paid by the applicant.)

5.       Three references with addresses and phone numbers.

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening.  Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements. 

Submit application by: fax: 620-417-1124; email: deb.weilert@sccc.edu; or mail: Search Committee, SCCC/ATS, PO Box 1137, Liberal KS 67905-1137.

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted.  Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview.  Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview.  Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee.  Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Campus

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Seward County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.