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BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1411 Indiana Avenue Jasper, AL 35501
205-387-0511                                                                POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
                                
Posting date January 3, 2012
Closing date January 24, 2012

POSITION #395:       Upward Bound Project Coordinator – Fayette and Sumiton Campuses (two positions available)
                         
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:    February 15, 2012

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bevill State Community College is an accredited comprehensive learning-centered institution dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities and services that enrich lives intellectually, culturally, and economically. In fulfillment of this mission, the college offers academic and technical programs and activities. The college serves a population that is diverse in age and race as well as in economic and educational backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS:    The Project Coordinator will have a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the area of counseling or a field directly related to academic, career, or personal counseling. In addition to adhering to these minimum requirements, the Project Coordinator should have experience working with disadvantaged students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position of Project Coordinator requires the following essential job functions: Communicate orally; communicate in writing; demonstrate knowledge of the English language; possess essential computer skills; demonstrate basic math skills; office management skills; organizational skills used in program management; possess personality traits needed for effective counseling of adolescents as well as traits needed for effective program team work; ability to lift and move materials weighing up to twenty pounds; and comply with all policies of the State Board of Education, the Department of Postsecondary Education, and the College.

DUTIES: In addition to adhering to the guidelines as specified by Bevill State Community College Personnel Handbook and the State Board of Education, duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.        Selecting participants, assessing their individual needs, and prescribing individualized services.
2.        Providing academic, career, personal, and financial aid counseling for program participants.
3.        Obtaining all pertinent proof of eligibility documentation for participants.
4.        Maintaining all prescribed records for program participants and any other records as may be necessary to achieve the objectives of the program.
5.        Monitoring progress of program participants as they work toward achievement of their individual goals.
6.        Planning and organizing seminars, field trips, banquets, etc.
7.        Conducting Summer Component activities.
8.        Organize and make work-study mentoring assignments.
9.        Conducting Summer Bridge activities.
10.        Coordinating Upward Bound tutoring services.
11.        Scheduling extra help sessions for participants with grade deficiencies.
12.        Monitoring On-Site Coordinators and Tutors providing advice when needed.
13.        Conducting training workshops for On-Site Coordinators and Tutors.
14.        Tracking graduated Upward Bound participants.
15.        Perform other program-essential tasks as may be prescribed by the Project Director, the Federal Programs Coordinator, President of Bevill State Community College, or the U.S. Department of Education.

SALARY RANGE: Minimum $28,000 –maximum $32,000 based on experience and educational level for placement on the Alabama State Salary Schedule C3.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Bevill State Community College employment applications are available from the following address or visit our website at www.bscc.edu and click on “Employee” and then “Employment Opportunities”. All applications should be mailed to:
                                        
        Office of Personnel Services
        Bevill State Community College
        1411 Indiana Avenue
        Jasper, AL 35501
        
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Completed applications must be received by 3:00 pm, January 24, 2012, to ensure full consideration. Finalists will be interviewed at the candidate’s expense.
•        A complete application file consists of a letter of interest with reference to the position number found on the position announcement.
•        A completed Bevill State Community College Application.
•        Complete transcripts from all institutions from which any collegiate credit has been earned.
•        A resume.
•        Three current and signed, letters of reference (no older than one year).

Before an offer of employment can be made to the selected candidate, the College will require written verification (on letterhead and signed by an appropriate authority) from current and previous employers confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Qualifications” section.   
                                

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $13 (additional charges may apply) for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Bevill State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the State Board of Education, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, handicap, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Bevill State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and may require accommodations, please notify us at 205-387-0511 Ext. 5242. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.