Student Services Specialist

Description:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in nursing, education, counseling, or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for student support, teaching, counseling, tutoring, and/or project management with emphasis with under presented populations or groups; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of student support, counseling, and/or project management as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with student services, counseling, and/or project management.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
• Work or community service experience with underrepresented or underserved populations and or communities.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing.
• Possession of excellent oral & written skills to be able to generate various project reports & documents & communicate information to various internal & external organizations.
• Organized self-starter who possess the ability to problem solve, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning small to mid-size events.