Job description
Full consideration will be given to applications received prior to January 9, 2023.
The purpose of this position is retention focused: to motivate, assist, and champion students who are experiencing housing, food, health, or basic needs insecurity, helping them develop the skills, resilience, and sense of efficacy they will need to be successful, while working to identify and remove barriers. This individual will serve on Laurel Ridge’s Student Support Team and will work to build connections with community-based services throughout The College’s 7 county, 1 city service region, including Department of Social Services, Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, and various non-profit agencies.
This position is responsible for the administration of Laurel Ridge’s Single Stop database, as well as the selection, training and supervision of Single Stop interns. Via Single Stop, this position will connect students with various community and campus resources. Direct services to students will include academic coaching, connection with tutoring services, support for students in developmental education and ESL courses, and support for students on academic probation.
The purpose of this position is retention focused: to motivate, assist, and champion students who are experiencing housing, food, health, or basic needs insecurity, helping them develop the skills, resilience, and sense of efficacy they will need to be successful, while working to identify and remove barriers. This individual will serve on Laurel Ridge’s Student Support Team and will work to build connections with community-based services throughout The College’s 7 county, 1 city service region, including Department of Social Services, Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, and various non-profit agencies.
This position is responsible for the administration of Laurel Ridge’s Single Stop database, as well as the selection, training and supervision of Single Stop interns. Via Single Stop, this position will connect students with various community and campus resources. Direct services to students will include academic coaching, connection with tutoring services, support for students in developmental education and ESL courses, and support for students on academic probation.
Record-keeping, financial tracking, and grant reporting are essential responsibilities for this position. This individual will work closely with financial aid and the college foundation to connect students with financial resources to support their persistence at the College.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
The hiring range for this position is $37,042.00-$48,000.00. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. The position is classified staff and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies. For more information, please visit
www.dhrm.virginia.gov.
Telework
Telework
According to
DHRM
policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies. Positions requiring more than two days of telework weekly will require approval from the Department of Education’s Cabinet Secretary. Positions requiring more than two days of telework weekly require approval from the Office of the Governor’s Chief of Staff.
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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email
eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven academic excellence and subject matter knowledge, which may be evidenced by training, experience, and/or a bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to excel in team and individual settings, multi-task, problem solve, manage their time, and maintain positive relationship with students, staff, and faculty while thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate policies and procedures to students and faculty
- Ability to follow through independently
- Ability to communicate policies and procedures to students in a clear and friendly manner.
- Ability to openly confront and appropriately respond to sensitive situations
- Ability to document services, manage records, generate grant reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with underserved populations (Human Services/Social Work background) preferred
- Community College student services experience preferred
Special Requirements
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