Student Services Specialist; Early Outreach Program

Student Services Specialist (Early Outreach Program)

Job : 323080

Location: Glendale Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $19.23 - $24.28/hourly, DOE

Grade: 109

Work Schedule: Tuesday
- Saturday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required.

Summer

Hours:

Monday
- Thursday, 7am-6pm.

Work Calendar: 12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

The Early College Program consists of high school students participating in Achieving a College Education (ACE) (designed to help first-generation, financially disadvantaged college-bound students succeed) and Hoop of Learning (HOL) (high school-to-college bridge program for Native American high school students.) Both programs allow students to earn college credits while still attending high school. The Student Services Specialist will assist the Early College Program at GCC by providing direct student service delivery, as well as problem resolution, and technical assistance.

This position will support the college's strategic enrollment initiatives by serving as an Early College Programs community liaison providing outreach services to high schools, community agencies, and organizations to promote the enrollment/retention of students enrolled in Early College opportunities s position will assist with the evaluation of criteria used for program eligibility, researching program activities and recommending enhancements, and developing and implementing programming (workshops) and events to support student development and student success.

As a representative of the institution, this position will work closely with internal and external constituents and utilizes a broad base of knowledge of student service functions to support Early College students in understanding and navigating the admissions and enrollment processes at GCC along…