KCTCS hiring Matriculation Specialist in Louisville, Kentucky, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Title: Matriculation Specialist

Salary Range: $41,880.00 to $43,200.00 based on education and experience

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Southwest C.C.

Department: Student Services Campus Director's Office

Total RewardsBenefitsJefferson Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursem*nt/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job SummaryJefferson Community and Technical College is seeking qualified candidates for the Education Specialist role at the Southwest Campus. This position provides opportunities to work with and learn nearly all departments in higher education, from Student and Academic Affairs to Facilities and Workforce Development. The department is a team-led, high-functioning, student-focused environment.

Job DutiesExamples of Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as support to the Southwest Campus Director
• Serve as backup to the front office desk when needed
• Provide administrative support including but not limited to completing college paperwork for all steps in the purchasing process, room reservations, maintenance requests and related event requests.
• Lead and co-create education programming that provides opportunities for growth in social and cultural awareness, leadership skills, personal development, and service at the Southwest Campus
• Lead and co-create educational and social activities that foster a sense of belonging and opportunities for students to develop as leaders and engaged citizens on the Southwest campus
• Assist with Southwest Campus retention and outreach initiatives such as College and Career fair in Spring semester and developing new specialized programs housed at Southwest Campus with JCPS, Metro/UPS, Amazon and other community stakeholders
• Create and manage a mentorship program with Jefferson County Public Schools and specialize Bullitt County Public Schools
• Administers all assessments related to college placement at Southwest Campus
• Communicate directly with testers and students regarding testing policies, rules, and procedures
• Participation in committees, work groups, and professional development activities
• Collaborate with the marketing office on communications, social media advertisem*nts and requesting Jefferson promotional material for event guests as needed.
• Occasional evenings are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree (related field), and one-year related experience, or equivalent. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred QualificationsPreference extended to candidates with strong:

Computer literacy, presentation, and time-management skills.

Ability to work supportively in a culturally diverse environment of students, faculty, staff, and the community

Ability to work collaboratively in a highly focused team environment.

Positive attitude with community/student/partner-centered focus.

Experience in event planning and/or project management and managing budgets.

Ability to engage colleagues and partners virtually.

Additional Skills RequestedThis position requires the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, which consists of frequent contact with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and the public. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, or administration are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who have experience with intersectional, inclusive instruction and with a demonstrated ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and student engagement are encouraged to identify those experiences in the application materials. Jefferson Community and Technical College is working to build a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working.