"Student Services Generalist"

Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jersey's 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees.

Campus: Elizabeth

General Description:

Responsible for recruiting, advising and guiding participants to sustain successful participation in the UCNJ/Center for Economic & Workforce Development and Continuing Education Allied Health Programs. The Generalist will be responsible but not limited to facilitate applications, recruiting, assessment, advising, registration, and placement through personal contact and follow through with the prospective student as she/he proceeds through the intake process.

Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruits, guides and advises participants in UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Center for Economic & Workforce Development and Continuing Education educational, training, and supportive/work programs.
• Develops and implements client outreach initiatives, including but not limited to, presenting at client orientations and the Union County American Job Centers, attend partner events to promote programs, and through social media campaigns.
• Orients students into assigned program.
• Identifies client supportive service needs.
• Develops individual educational and career plans for students based on student interest, academic levels and career assessment.
• Develops and implements employment motivational workshops designed for employment, advising support and job placement and retention.
• Orients and advises all supportive work program referrals, if applicable.
• Advises participants in the proper work attitude and attempt to stimulate positive efforts towards employment.
• Schedules and administers assessment and certification testing and accurately maintains all testing records in accordance with division requirements.
• Participates in the pre-intake and post-intake processes.
• Monitors daily and weekly attendance and participation of students.
• Maintains records of students served and services provided. Implements periodic employment