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Work Type: Staff Full-Time
Locations: Baton Rouge, LA
Categories: Grant Adminstration, Student Affairs
College: BRCC
Department: Academic & Student Affairs
Sub department: Academic Initiatives
Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular - Grant
STUDENT OUTREACH - SUCCESS COACHING - STUDENT SUCCESS PLATFORMS
The EOC Student Success Advisor exists to provide direct support to program participants as they prepare for and transition into postsecondary education and workforce training. The position provides academic, career, admissions, financial aid, and referral assistance while supporting outreach throughout the program’s service target area.
Duties and Responsibilities: 40%
Participant Advising, Case Management, and College Access Support:
Manage an assigned caseload and provide individualized advising,
counseling, mentoring, and support. Assist participants with
college admissions, FAFSA/financial aid, scholarship applications,
and
connections to postsecondary education and training
opportunities.
15%
Outreach and Participant Recruitment: Develop and implement
recruitment strategies, conduct outreach throughout the EOC service
area, and communicate program services and eligibility requirements
to prospective participants.
10%
Community Partnerships and Referral Services: Develop and maintain
relationships with schools, community organizations, agencies, and
other partners; connect participants, including veterans and adult
learners, with appropriate educational and support resources.
10%
Workshops and Presentations: Develop and facilitate workshops and
presentations on financial literacy, study skills, goal setting,
time management, work readiness, college access, and related
student success topics.
15%
Participant Records, Tracking, and Documentation: Maintain accurate
electronic participant records, document services provided, and
monitor participant academic progress, persistence, and
outcome
5%
Program Outreach Materials and Events: Support the development of
program materials and coordinate resources and logistics for
outreach activities, community events, and presentations.
5% other duties as assigned
Required Education: Bachelor's degree education, psychology, social work, business, or a related field
Required Experience: • Minimum
of two years of experience providing academic support services,
such as academic advising, career counseling, financial aid
assistance, or financial literacy instruction
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
1. Experience working with underrepresented and/or nontraditional
students and familiarity with college admissions and financial aid
processes.
2. Strong public speaking, interpersonal communication, writing,
organizational, and technology skills.
3. Ability to work independently in a results-oriented
environment.
Required Licenses or Certifications: Active, Unencumbered driver’s license
Preferred Education: Master's degree: Education, psychology, social work, business, or a related field.
Preferred Experience: •
Experience working with military students, veterans, and/or active
service members.
• Experience working with adults in community and college
settings.
• Demonstrated experience achieving measurable outcomes within
established timelines.
First-hand experience overcoming barriers similar to those
experienced by EOC participants. Experience overcoming barriers
such as those that affect EOC participants
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. BRCC is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
