Student Support Specialist
Company: St. Louis Community College
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Student Support Specialist
Employee Classification: Professional F/T 52 Wks Unit
Department: Harrison Education Center
Salary Range: 54,477.00
Who we are:
We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a
non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding
minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening
the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative
education.
We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St.
Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers,
2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More
than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one
member who has taken classes at STLCC.
We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses,
continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC
annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and
technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their
education at four-year institutions within six months of
graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's
four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.
We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to
fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless
of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age,
disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.
What you get:
Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the
best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee
you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to
retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to
the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance
with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including
dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.
Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the
college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths
and advancing to higher level positions.
Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers
for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents.
Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for
other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual
professional development allotment.
Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a
generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal
days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule
even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar
year.
Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and
wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of
wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness
vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for
healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their
household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP)
that can help them with virtually any life need.
The basics of this position:
Performs duties which assist students in exploring various means of
achieving
their educational goals: assists students with program planning and
course
selection; facilitates processing of student financial aid
applications; educates
students/potential students about College financial aid
opportunities; evaluates
and advises, and assists students with disabilities in determining
needs for the
provision of equal access; facilitates communication with faculty
and staff and
provides support regarding accommodations for students.
What you'll do:
information about the College, its policies and procedures,
requirements, course
offerings, services; assists with schedule changes, course
withdrawals.
determines student eligibility for admission, financial aid, and
course registration.
conducts workshops and seminars; disseminates materials; answers
inquiries.
disabilities; provides orientation; vocational/career exploration
counseling
sessions; arranges for test-taking and placement assessment
accommodations;
assesses student interests, accommodation, and educational
needs.
necessary accommodations for students with disabilities; determines
and
oversees needed physical accommodations for students.
Education, experience, and other requirements:
Bachelor's Degree and over five years of relevant full-time
experience. Master's Degree
preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Keywords: St. Louis Community College, St. Louis , Student Support Specialist, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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