About the Opportunity:
At Polk State, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace.
This professional position reports to the Principal of the Gateway to College
program and is an excellent opportunity within one of the College's high
school programs. We offer a collaborative, creative and culturally diverse
work environment. If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow
professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then come work
for Polk State.
SOAR, EAGLES!
About the Position:
The Student Resource Specialist is responsible for providing a broad range of
services and support to 16-20 year old at-risk students enrolled in Gateway to
College High School completion program. The Student Resource Specialist
provides academic advising, encourages consistent attendance, teaches CG
classes and facilitates students getting connected to community services. The
position works independently at an assigned campus and collaborates with other
alternative programs staff and other instructors within the college.
Essential Functions/Duties:
Works collaboratively with other departments to facilitate and address
student and program needs. Provides support for students experiencing
family, personal, or economic crises, which may impact school performance.
Helps students locate and access needed counseling services, support
networks, community health, and/or housing services in the community and
on campus. Advises students on program requirements.
Evaluates student's academic history and education, including transcript
evaluation.
Assist students in career exploration. Works collaboratively with program
faculty and department chair to develop strategies for keeping at-risk
students in class with the ability to balance compassion and
accountability.
Develops, facilitates, and delivers classroom instruction on various
topics such as time management, study strategies, goal setting, learning
styles, career planning, and communication skills.
Consults with a variety of social service agencies in the community to
explain program requirements or address individual student progress or
needs. Develops, implements, and maintains marketing, recruitment, and
retention strategies for assigned programs.
Creates brochures, orientation materials, forms, and documents for
distribution and presentation.
Facilitates orientation meetings. Makes presentations to schools,
community organizations, churches, and other groups to explain programs.
Maintains an active case file on each enrolled student including accurate
case notes and documentation.
Maintains statistical information and summary information in reports as
needed and submits required paperwork according to specified timelines.
This position is a P13 level. To determine starting salary, Polk State
College takes into consideration the pay level minimum, the candidate's
qualifications and internal equity factors.
