Details:

Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
Closing Date: Continuous Recruitment-Filled on an as-needed basis

Location:

Quinebaug Valley Community College
742 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT 06239

Three Rivers Community College
574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360

**This position is not remote**

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) 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, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be 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 Equity Statement:

The CSCU system 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:

Winter 2022/Spring 2023

Position Summary:

The Second Chance Pell Liaison provides support to the campus lead for the Second Chance Pell programs at Quinebaug Valley (QVCC) or Three Rivers (TRCC) Community Colleges.

Incumbents must possess a proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services or related area; 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:

• Experience working with Department of Corrections (DOC) safety and security policies and practices.
• Experience working with complex educational programs that provide incarcerated students with access to high quality courses and adhere to policies and NECHE standards

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of working experience with the CT Department of Corrections

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Interim Dean of Prison Education & Special Programs for Connecticut State Community College or designee, The Second Chance Pell Liaison is responsible for providing support for the campus lead of the Second Chance Pell program through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Support all aspects of the Second Chance Pell.
• Work with Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Business Office, Continuing Education, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Academic Affairs, and Human Resources to provide support for all aspects of the Second Chance Pell program.
• Main point of contact between the college and the Department of Correction Central Office and contacts at each facility.
• Coordinate the scheduling of classes at each DOC facility with facility contacts.
• Coordinate the delivery of student supplies to each DOC facility.
• Meet with current and potential students to complete all application and financial aid paperwork.
• Coordinate and administer all placement testing requirements in compliance with the college's policy.
• Respond to student inquiries.
• Coordinate graduation ceremonies at each DOC facility.
• Respond to all Federal Department of Education and VERA Institute inquiries.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Salary:

$35.61 hourly

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and 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.

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. 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 Nondiscrimination

CSCC 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: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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