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Gateway to College Graduation Mentor
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Position Number: 2298743
Location: Springfield, MA
Position Type: Disability Services

Gateway to College Graduation Mentor

Category: Other
Department: Gateway to College Program
Locations: Springfield, MA
Posted: Apr 21, 2021
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: PT No Benefits
Position ID:: 130250

About Springfield Technical Community College :

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Biotechnology, IT Security, Laser Electro-Optics, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Telecommunications and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. The College's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Job Description:

The Gateway to College Mentor will provide a range of services to support students in the Gateway to College (GtC) program. The program serves at-risk high school students and high school dropouts ages 16-20 and gives students an opportunity to earn a high school diploma while earning college credits at Springfield Technical Community College. The Gateway to College Mentor should be dependable, well organized and efficient and strive to meet the needs of the program by working with a school-based framework of support and intervention for at risk students. The Gateway to College Mentor will be primarily responsible for monitoring, tracking and reporting on our online credit recovery program. They will have direct access to students as they work to complete requirements for their high school diploma. Additionally, they should be able to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge commensurate with their individual abilities. The Gateway to College Mentor will also provide support to increase attendance as well as aid in the application process and the day-to-day operations of the program. In this job the incumbent must be able to closely monitor student progress and display the use of good judgment supporting students in efforts to obtain their high school diploma; must maintain professional relationships with students and supervising staff members; and must maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy, and emotional adjustment to the job environment. The candidate should have the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse cultural backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct student related data entry in the GtC database
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date student records and attendance
Monitor course progression and track the performance of identified students and those taking credit recovery
Develop and implement individual intervention strategies to increase the likelihood of course completion and graduation
Provide on-going emotional support and personal professional contact
Identify additional support services that can assist students
Act as a liaison between student and services off and on campus
Work closely with supervisor and the GtC staff to support academic interventions and other strategies and activities
Perform other duties as assigned, including special assignments as determined by supervisor

Requirements:

High school diploma, Associates Degree preferred.
Experience in counseling, education, or closely related field with two years' experience providing advising services to a diverse population is required
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, manage multiple projects and assignments, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
Must possess excellent math, oral and written communication skills.
Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and detail oriented.
Must have patience and positive attitudes in establishing an encouraging learning environment.
Must have an understanding and commitment to working in a diverse urban community college environment and commitment to working with at-risk youth.
Bilingual/Multilingual-Spanish speaking preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties normally performed in an office environment. Normally seated, standing, or walking at will. Light physical exertion. Use of office equipment and computer keyboards requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity. Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally, balancing, crouching, grasping, pulling, reaching, and stooping may also be required.

Additional Information:

SALARY: $13.50- $15.00 per hour

BENEFITS: No

WORK SCHEDULE: Part-time 18.75 hours per week

GRANT FUNDED: No

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening on specified positions, which may include, but is not limited to, a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

APPLY TO: All applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to: http:www.stcc.edu

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. STCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions

Application Instructions:

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

The Board of Higher Education and the Boards of Trustees of the Community Colleges maintain and promote a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information maternity leave, military service and national origin ("protected class(s)/classification(s)." Further, this policy prohibits retaliation and incorporates by reference, and where applicable, the requirements of Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; Titles I and II of the Civil Rights Act of 1991; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its regulations found at 34 C.F.R. part 106; Equal Pay Act of 1963; Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1988; Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Section 402 of the Vietnam-era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA); Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; Federal Executive Order 11246 of 1965, as amended by Executive Order 11375 of 1967; Federal Executive Order 12900 of 1994; Federal Executive Order 13145 of 2000; Federal Executive Order 13160 of 2000; Federal Executive Order 13166 of 2000; Massachusetts Civil Rights Act; Massachusetts General Laws Chapters 151B, 151C, and Chapter 149; directives of the BHE, the Boards of Trustees of the Community Colleges and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; and other applicable local, state and federal constitutions, statutes, regulations and executive orders.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

URL: www.stcc.edu/about-stcc/employment

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