POSITION OPEN ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:   Student Support Services Advisor

Proposed Hire Date:   December 02, 2024

For First Consideration, Applications Must Be Received By:     November 19, 2024

Brief Description of Position:  Under the direction of the SSS Director and the Dean of Student Services, the SSS Advisor is responsible for the day-to-day facilitation of SSS services which serves 140 individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. This is a grant funded position. 

For additional responsibilities and duties, visit our website at https://wpcc.peopleadmin.com/.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Education, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field required.
2. One to three years relevant professional experience working in a TR iO federal program or similar program with low income and first-generation students and students with disabilities.
3. Experience in providing college academic advising services, financial aid information, and developing full academic assessments for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
4. Can effectively communicate with people from varied backgrounds both individually and in groups.
5. Experience in planning and executing events to promote cultural awareness and college visits.
6. Experience related to improving persistence rates for first generation, low income, and students with disabilities.
7. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to exercise discretion and judgement in handling confidential material.
9. Bilingual preferred.

Salary:   Hiring Range – Minimum to Midpoint ($2,929 – 3,173/monthly)

Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online at https://wpcc.peopleadmin.com/.

For More Information Contact:           Ms. Anita Berry

Benefit/Recruitment Specialist

Western Piedmont Community College

1001 Burkemont Avenue

Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 448-3127

EOE/M/F/D/V

Western Piedmont Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values and encourages campus diversity in students, faculty, and staff.

11/05/2024

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