Project CARE Support Specialist
Description Summary
Under the direction of the Project Care and Adult Education Liaison, the Specialist is responsible for supporting Project CARE Students as they enter the program. The Specialist will serve as the primary recruiter for new students, coordinating and developing student recruitment initiatives and events. The Specialist will also work with the adult education department to recruit students from Adult Ed Classes into the program. This role is also responsible for expanding Project CARE within the college district.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist prospective and current student and with Project CARE intake.
- Answer phone calls and take messages in the Project CARE office in addition to responding to emails.
- Perform data entry this includes but limited to sorting, maintaining, and filing student records in database.
- Support program marketing efforts; this includes but not limited to visiting Adult Education classes to promote the program.
- Assist with test sign-up, assessment, intake & orientation.
- Facilitate student relationships with their tutors by advocating on the students’ behalf when necessary. Conduct college tours.
- Represent Project CARE programs at college events, community events, and other networking opportunities such as career fairs, this will require working off-site on occasion.
- Attend all required meetings and training sessions.
- Complete professional development activities as assigned.
- Preform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
An Associate’s degree. Experience working with postsecondary students or adult learners. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Familiarity with the needs of students in Adult Education programs. Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth.
Preferred Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration (or a related subject). Experience working with Adult Ed students. Familiarity with Customer Relations, Literacy Tutoring, and Database Management.
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