Retention Counselor- Full-Time Temporary Grant (1SSR25) Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

Retention Counselor

• Full-Time Temporary Grant (1SSR25)
  
  Salary
  $32,686.00
• $46,578.00 Annually
  Location Aiken County, SC
  Job Type
  Temporary Grant
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  174083
  Agency
  Aiken Technical College
  Division
  Student Success and Retention
  Opening Date
  02/28/2025
  Closing Date
  Continuous

Class Code:

CB65

Position Number:

G20036

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Pay Band
Band 4
Hiring Range

• Min.
  $32,686.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$46,578.00
Opening Date
02/28/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply online at www.atc.edu. All positions require submission of unofficial college transcripts, for all degrees earned, with the application and may be attached to the online application, faxed (803-593-8203), emailed (personnel@atc.edu), or mailed (P.O. Drawer 696, Aiken, SC 29802). International transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. The application must be complete including all current and previous work history and education (including high school and undergraduate level education). A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. Candidates considered for hire may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Scheduling of interviews will begin on March 10, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled. To claim Veteran’s Preference, all eligible persons must select their veteran’s status on the application and submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty upon request and prior to an interview. Those persons claiming veteran status without accompanying documentation (DD Form 214), shall not receive preference. “Veteran” means a person who served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces on active duty, for reasons other than training, and was discharged under honorable conditions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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A full-time temporary grant Retention Counselor, funded by the Department of Labor (DOL) Strengthening Community Colleges grant initiative, will focus on working with Advanced Manufacturing and Nursing Pathway student participants from credit, continuing education, and K-12 Career and Technical Education to ensure that students progress along the College’s career pathway opportunities. The position is funded by DOL through February 2027.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide career counseling services and retention-oriented workshops to Advanced Manufacturing and Nursing Pathway students and to potential students. Engage with project faculty and student participants to remove barriers, including emergency financial support, to encourage retention and completion. Follow-up with students, faculty, and academic service providers to ensure that appropriate student academic and support services are provided to participants. Provide intervention services as needed to ensure academic success.
Ensure that all college and DOL intake and progression services are completed and that students are advised by a college advisor. Certify in the project’s database that students meet the criteria to be counted as a DOL project participant. Document each DOL student’s progression in the pathways in the project’s database, including entry and exit points, services received, industry and college credentials completed, and services received. Follow up with outreach to program completers to gather information regarding job placement and job upskill status and document results in the project database.
Generate regular reports to support grant outcomes and monitor key performance indicators, including updates on student progress, completion issues, and database entry. Assist with documenting industry participation activities in the project database.
Interact with industry partners for hiring events, career fairs, or other industry-related activities, including apprenticeships, internships, and other school-to-work opportunities. Participate in campus activities, serve on College committees, and perform other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an educational or related social services area preferred. Master’s degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience in an academic environment, first-hand experience with youth or adult career programming and/or working with first-generation college students, and two (2) years of case management experience working with youth and adults are preferred. Career Development Facilitator certification is also preferred. Additional Comments
Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Aiken Technical College
Address
P.O. Drawer 696
Aiken, South Carolina, 29802-0696
Phone
803-508.7497
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