Position Title:

　　Transition Specialist

　　Job Description:

　　The Transition Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to Adult Basic Education students. This position will help with program recruitment, placement, retention and student completion and transition into other program such as MIBEST, Academics, Career and Technical Education and/or Workforce training. This position will assist with eliminating student barriers to aid in successful program completion. This position will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with college staff and community partners.

　　HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

　　Job Descriptions

　　JOB TITLE: Transition Specialist

　　REPORTS TO: Program Director of Adult Education

　　DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development

　　EXEMPT: Yes

　　VICE PRESIDENT: Associate Vice President of Workforce Development

　　GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

　　All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

　　The Transition Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to AE students. This position will help with program recruitment, placement, retention and student completion and transition into other program such as MIBEST, Academics, Career and Technical Education and/or Workforce training. This position will assist with eliminating student barriers to aid in successful program completion. This position will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with college staff and community partners.

　　QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

　　Mandatory

　　Bachelor’s degree (Education, Adult Education or related field preferred)

　　Must be patient, flexible, culturally proficient, and able to work with individuals from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.

　　Work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and school administrators.

　　Be able to work strategically to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

　　Display professional behavior and appearance.

　　Knowledge and experience teaching ABE, ASE, ESL, HSE, and/or CTE.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following.

　　Other duties may be assigned.

　　Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

　　Maintain knowledge of program guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures.

　　Organize student assessments and orientation sessions.

　　Uses formal and informal assessment data to monitor and document student progress.

　　Maintain student records, review student attendance in the AE data management system.

　　Track, grade and assign credentials and/or certificates for Smart Start.

　　Collect, manage, and submit necessary records in the AE data management system.

　　Monitor student behavior, attendance and academic progress and meet with students regularly regarding these program requirements.

　　Establish positive and trusting relationship with students and staff.

　　Participate in the retention and follow-up of students.

　　Maintain all professional development records for Adult Education Staff and input information in the AE data management system.

　　Coordinate and/or provide supportive services that lead to academic persistence and success using internal college and external community resources.

　　Collaborate with the regional workforce development systems, local business, and other community organizations to facilitate employment search, internship and/or job placement.

　　Foster student accountability, self-advocacy, self-awareness, and effective use of resources.

　　Connect students with academic advising, including setting career, and academic goals.

　　Develop an educational plan to identify student assets, barriers, and support services needed to address challenges.

　　Recruit students for AE and MIBEST Programs, including development of recruitment, marketing and outreach materials.

　　Create and coordinate student surveys for Adult Education Program.

　　Work with Program Director in coordinating Adult Education Graduation.

　　Maintain student inquires and send correspondences to prospective Adult Education students.

　　Develop outreach and recruiting materials for Adult Education Program.

　　Create classes in Laces for the Adult Education Program.

　　Work with Intake Specialist and Manager to ensure registration processes are efficient and effective.

　　Alternate tester for Workkeys and TABE Assessments for Adult Education Program.

　　Develop and maintain Corrective Action Plans for appropriate Adult Education Students.

　　Schedule, review, and document findings for folder audits for instructors and intake specialist for the Adult Education Program.

　　Assist, coordinate and plan AE/MIBEST Week student activities.

　　Review and utilize program data on retention, progression and completion to support continuous program improvement.

　　Attend all required state Adult Education conference, meetings, and trainings.

　　Performs all other duties as assigned.

　　SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　NO

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

　　The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

　　The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

　　an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

　　The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

　　We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results .

　　Mission

　　Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

　　Vision

　　Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

　　Values

　　Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

　　Integrity

　　Diversity

　　Excellence

　　Accountability

　　Leadership

　　Stewardship

　　In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

　　The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

　　EEOC Compliance: Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

　　Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3458 or Email: [email protected] .

　　Title IX : Associate Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

　　Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3353 or Email: [email protected] .

　　Full Time/Part Time:

　　Full time

　　Position Type:

　　12 Month 260 Days

　　Job Classification:

　　Smart Start

　　Scheduled Hours:

　　37.5