The SSS Academic Coordinator is responsible to the TRIO Director.  The primary purpose is to recruit, counsel, arrange academic and other support services for eligible DSCC students who are first generation college and/or low-income students in order for them to successfully complete their degree. 

Student Support Services is part of the federal TRIO programs through the Department of Education. The program is designed to help first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities progress through college to earn a degree. The services provided include but are not limited: advising, tutoring, advice and assistance in course selection, provide information on financial aid, financial literacy education, and assist students in transferring to a four-year institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the recruitment of participants that are first generation and/or low income or have a disability.
• Develop and complete individual plans for each participant and update as needed.
• Provide counseling in careers, academics, financial aid, and personal matters as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring and recording each participant’s academic progress.
• Provide participants assistance on college enrollment, financial aid, scholarships, and FAFSA.
• Provide students assistance in transferring to a four-year institution.  Conduct on-site visits to four-year institutions for students that are going to transfer.
• Manage participant files (paper and electronic) to document academic, counseling, tutoring, advising, follow-up, and tracking for annual reporting requirements per the grant.
• Assist the Academic Specialist with tutoring schedule when needed.
• Serve as a Master Advisor for SSS participants
• Other duties as assigned by the director per grant needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrates knowledge in working with a variety of disadvantaged populations, especially high school and college students, and their respective instructors and staff for one to three years.
• Ability to work well with traditional and nontraditional college students and their instructors.
• Interpersonal skills to identify, recruit, and provide services to SSS participants.
• Understanding and knowledge of academic curriculum that will lead students to postsecondary school completion.
• Knowledge of postsecondary enrollment requirements, scholarship requirements, financial aid and FAFSA.
• Ability to provide counseling or able to make necessary referrals when needed.
• Written skills to maintain accurate records.
• Basic computer skills.

 Working Conditions:

Travel may be required for college tours.  The Academic Coordinator should be able to after hours if a student need arises.  Working conditions will include office work and group trips for college visits.

Minimum Requirements of Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

•  Master’s Degree in counseling, education, or related field is preferred.
• Experience working with a diverse population.

Minimum starting salary is $40,600 annually ($20.82 per hour). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum of $50,700.

Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 14 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable.   Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire. 

Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.