Details:Posted: November 20, 2024Level: Community College Professional 16, 12-month, Special Appointment Grant Funded position.Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekClosing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EST) on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.Location:CT State Tunxis 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032 **This position is not remote** For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobsCT State Community College Mission:Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.CT State Community College Vision:Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut's citizens and communities.CT State Community College Equity Statement:Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.Anticipated Start Date:January 2025Position Summary:The Tunxis Community College SNAP E&T Program was established in response to Public Act 08-161, which enables cities and towns to participate in SNAP E&T, a federally funded program for food stamp recipients looking for regular employment or an increase in wages through short-term vocational training. The mission of SNAP E&T is to maximize the financial resources available for providing a wide range of employment and training (E&T) activities that reduce poverty or the risk of poverty to individuals and families living in the Hartford County area and to leverage existing financial resources through this 50-100% cost reimbursement program.The SNAP E&T Coordinator is a grant-funded position. The coordinator functions as the grant administrator for the Tunxis Community College SNAP E&T and is the primary liaison between the College and its community partners. The coordinator will support all SNAP participants' recruitment, retention, and certificate completion activities, as well as billing responsibilities.Example of Job Duties:Under the direction of the Workforce Director, the SNAP E&T Coordinator is accountable for for contributing to the successful operation of the SNAP E&T Program through effective performance in the following essential functional areas:
- SNAP E&T program development and administration:
- accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the College's SNAP E&T program by providing effective administrative services.
- Communication with SNAP Community Partners:
- accountable for liaising activities with community partners.
- Coordination of academic assistance and student support services/Case Management: T
- accountable for providing support and case management to students in the SNAP E&T certificate programs.
- Outcomes Measurement, Tracking, Reporting, and Invoicing:
- accountable for assisting with outcomes measurements, tracking students through the program, and assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting. Each of the following areas will be included in quarterly reports, which will be sent to the SNAP E&T Program Manager.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an appropriately related field with one (1) or more years of related experience or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.Successful Candidate must have or must possess:
- Academic and skills assessment methods.
- Federal grant management.
- Labor market information and career development strategies.
- Experience in mentoring or advising students.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience in training and/or outreach activities.
- Ability to work and communicate with students who are having social, emotional, and economical challenges
Candidates must possess a proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills and strong Information technology literacy skills, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in Education
- Bilingual in Spanish
Starting Salary:Minimum Salary: $63,585 approximately annually plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, such as education job-related experience, and internal equity. This grant-funded position has the potential to be renewed every October.We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. Application Instructions:To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobsSelection Procedure:Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.Background Screening:All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.Continuing Notice of NondiscriminationCSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([email protected]).CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F