Job Description

Salary
$38.00 Hourly

Location
Birmingham, AL

Job Type
Part-Time

Job Number
05025

College/Division
JSCC-210010-Continuing Education

Opening Date
08/09/2024

Campus Location
Jefferson State Community College

Position Summary

GRANT FUNDED - Continued employment is contingent upon funding from the grant.

Compensation is based on 19 hours per week.  If not indicated, the hourly rate will be determined by the supervisor.

This is a part-time career coach position responsible for providing career coaching and job readiness to a grant-funded training program for the Center for Workforce Education. This position reports to the Dean of Workforce Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate student recruitment.

2. Responsible for counseling students on training opportunities that lead to entry level positions.

3. Responsible for helping students create a training and career action plan.

4. Coordinate the day to day operations of specified classes including the day to day communications with instructors.

5. Responsible for collecting and reporting data on the outcomes of the training provided to students who enroll in the specified classes.

6. Provide job-readiness assistance to help students succeed in the classroom and prepare for careers. Lead workshops on goal setting, time management, study skills, overcoming obstacles, financial planning, resume-writing, etc.

7. Assist Center for Workforce Education Dean and staff on special projects as time allows, particularly related to assisting students with education and training.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current knowledge in case management and coaching others
• A commitment to teaching and to helping students and abiding interest in their field and desire to help the college maintain the standards appropriate to an institution of higher education
• Ability to maintain rapport with students and colleagues and to conduct themselves with a high level of professionalism
• Ability to travel around the immediate St. Clair County – Pell City area 1-2 days per week as needed
• Ability to work during day or evening hours

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Possess a specific knowledge base in their subject area and be approved by the Director of Workforce Education

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications required and must submit a complete online application packet in order to be considered for a position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information may be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. 

A complete application packet consists of:

• A completed Jefferson State Community College application specific to the position of interest
• Current resume
• Proof of education.  Applicant must provide a copy of a diploma or transcripts, whichever is applicable. Where transcripts are required, unofficial copies will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be on file before a hire date. Transcripts must include conferred or awarded date, if applicable.
• Work experience verification in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s), if applicable, confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Qualifications" section. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s).  Upon request from the applicant, work experience verification from current employer only may be delayed until an official offer of employment. Request must be made in the form of a statement on a separate document.  If applicant delays verification from current employer and it does not cover required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section, verification from previous employer(s) is required.  (For clarification, please contact Human Resources.) The work experience verification completion is the responsibility of the applicant. Please visit http://www.jeffersonstate.edu/about-jscc/human-resources/work-experience-verification/ to obtain the verification form. 
• Proof of licensure(s) and/or credential(s), if applicable

Part-time ongoing positions are posted to create an applicant pool for possible openings. Please note that an employment opportunity may not be available.

Positions are mainly on the Jefferson Campus. If a position is at a different campus, the announcement will specify which one. Hours vary for each position. The Human Resources Office is not aware of the specific hours to be worked for a particular position.

If you wish to submit an online application packet, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate department(s). The department will contact you directly should a position be available or if one becomes available at a later time.

If you are applying for one or more positions, you must submit a separate application packet for each position.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Jefferson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

All male applicants between the ages of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

Jefferson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.  

Jefferson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT:

Available Positions - Jefferson State Community College

www.jeffersonstate.edu

205.856.7764

205.856.8598

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