Support Specialist Start to Finish
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Posting Number 0000967 Position Title: Support Specialist Start to Finish Reports to:

Director, Start to Finish

Department: Start To Finish Classification: Non-Exempt If 'Classified,' 'Facilities,' or 'On-call,' hours per week: Full or Part-time: Full Time Job Summary:

Works with students in the Start to Finish program to facilitate student success.

College Intro:

Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a vibrant community college committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The college offers a diverse range of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on student success, Lake Michigan College prepares students for a variety of careers and further education opportunities. Whether you're looking to start your college journey, enhance your skills, or explore new career paths, Lake Michigan College provides the resources and support needed to succeed.

Essential Functions:

1. Facilitates student referrals and the transition of students, both within and outside the institution. 2. Monitors student progress utilizing a case management system and generates reports. 3. Participates in staff development and in-service training. 4. Facilitates the assessment and application of proper learning/study skills to current student coursework and assignments. 5. Creates examples and suggestions for academic skill use. 6. Facilitates study tables and group tutoring sessions as well as providing one-on-one tutoring. 7. Assists prospective students through the entire admissions process which includes completing applications for admissions and financial aid during visits to Benton Harbor Promise Zone schools. 8. Ensures students continue to apply what they learned in CLS 103 to other courses. 9. Reports departmental data for program improvement and advocacy. 10. Maintains an academic assistance calendar to provide academic services as needed. 11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Job Specifications:

Bachelor's degree required; in Education, Human Services, Business or related field preferred. At least one year of experience in providing educational and/or mentoring services involving at-risk individuals required. Experience working with volunteers preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented.

Hiring Range: $16.42 - $20.60 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!

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Official transcripts required upon hire.

Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Please use a non-mobile device to fill out the application and upload documents. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received and sufficient diversity of applicants achieved, those applicants will be passed along to the search committee. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at ...@lakemichigancollege.edu.

Open Date: 10/29/2024 Closing Date: