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CrossingPoints Associate - Regular Part-time (Benefits eligible) - 528443

Job no: 528443
Work type: Regular Part-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Program Coordination, Advising/Peer Support

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 212701 - Special Ed and Multiple Abilities

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The CrossingPoints Associate assists with advising students in the CrossingPoints program with admission concerns and certificate requirements, progress toward certificate, and successful completion of certificate requirements. Assists with identifying and recruiting students from within the CrossingPoints program to apply for the Early College participation. Organizes transportation and participation in program related coursework and activities. Communicates with a variety of stakeholders.

Additional Department Summary: Supports the management of the CrossingPoints Tier 1 students’ coursework and related activities in Early College. Assists with program design, organization, and implementation. Serves as a liaison between the CrossingPoints Program and UA Early College. Works with the staff to advise the Tier 1 Early College participants and oversee participants access to academic and program-related activities that lead toward the CrossingPoints Certificate in Occupational Studies (CCOS) program. Provides complex administrative assistance as needed. Creates promotional materials, and/or assist in the development of other potential programs. Assists with budgetary information related to the Early College access for CrossingPoints Tier 1 students. Assists with the management of all aspects of advising, scheduling, and managing the Early College participants in the CrossingPoints Tier 1 Program. Maintains communication between CrossingPoints, Early College, and LEA partners. Organizes and conducts information sessions for Tier 1 students and families regarding Early College. Participates in meetings with Early College Advisors. Organizes and conducts information sessions with aspiring Tier 1 students, families, and teachers from partner Tuscaloosa City Schools and Tuscaloosa County School System about the Early College opportunity through Tier 1. Collaborates with CCOS Program faculty in identifying and enrolling Early College participants in appropriate courses and monitoring students’ progress in academics. Participates with Program Faculty in academic data review of Early College student progress, semester report development, and other program data management.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of academic support experience; OR associate's degree or higher.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent writing and speaking skills. Ability to collaborate with critical stakeholders, including program and LEA personnel, teachers, families and students.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher and two (2) years of related experience with students with intellectual disabilities, and/or previous experience with student advising/guidance.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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