Wagner-Peyser Coordinator Lamar State College Port Arthur - 4.5 Port Arthur, TX Job Details Full-time $34,840 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at or call 409-984-6560. LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). Job Summary The Wagner-Peyser Coordinator has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, assisting students in enrolling in appropriate trainings programs. This position is also responsible for assisting with admissions processes, collecting student success data, collecting follow-up employment, and assisting students in securing post-graduation employment. This is a full-time, two (2) year, grant funded position, that reports to the Executive Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department. Duties/Responsibilities Interview and assess students for participation in grant related training Refer potential students to the Texas Workforce Commission when interest fail to match the training program Refer students to other training programs as needed, including ESL, GED, and supplemental training skills training Monitor student performance and provide monthly updates to representing agencies Interact with students throughout training periods Familiarize graduating students with job opportunities in their respective training fields and assist with job interviews Work closely with partners and area employers to assess the need of skills for which students are trained Monitor student progress, retention, and outcomes; implement interventions to support student success Monitor student employment following graduation Collect data regarding admissions, completions, and employment and submit reports as required Comply with campus policies and procedures Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent General office experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Ellucian Banner Customer service experience Experience in project and office management Experience working at a two-year college

Supplemental Information Physical Requirements:

This position requires employees to remain in a stationary position most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, etc.; and operate a computer or other office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine.

Social Requirements:

This position is student facing and requires extensive social contact. Employees must be prepared to work closely with students, work closely with employers (both in person and by phone), be active in job fairs and recruiting fairs, and to present program related materials in public venues. Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.