Student Support Assistant - Center Job Newark area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Student Support Assistant - Welcome Center

Essex County College Human Resources Department

Below you will find details of this position including documentation that may be required.

Reports To

Reports To Director

Functions and Responsibilities

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Manager of the Welcome Center, the Student Support Assistant is responsible for providing prospective students with onboarding services leading to successful student enrollment.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Compensation:
This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $20.00 per hour
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Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

Supervisory Role

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist students with completing applications and securing placement through placement test appointments or waivers under multiple measures.

Provide academic advisement to students

Assist students with registering for courses and degree programs that lead to the achievement of their academic goals.

Provide academic advisement and support mentorship activities to students

Provide information about the federal financial aid application process.

Provide guidance and information to students on the college, its programs, and available academic and non-academic student support services.

Collaborate with representatives from academic and non-academic departments to resolve student issues.

Participate in (part-time staff do not attend professional conferences) training and professional development opportunities.

Maintain strict confidentiality and security of student records.

Prepare routine, special, and ancillary reports as required.

Perform other related duties as required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
Move between buildings.
Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Associate Degree or higher.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite operations and, Student Webs Services Portal.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Excellent time and project management skills.

Strong record-keeping and assessment skills.

Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Education Requirements Associate’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Two…