Salary : See Position Description

Location : Gadsden, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 04145

College / Division : GSCC-206000-Division of Language and Humanities

Opening Date : 02 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2024 4 : 00 PM Central

Campus Location : Gadsden State Community College

Position Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

The International Program Specialist will function as Project Coordinator of externally funded programs, help with marketing and recruitment of international students, including web page and social media;

manage language labs for Alabama Language Institute; and administer ESL Placement tests and TOEFL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES :

• Assists with placement testing and registration for new students in the Alabama Language Institute
• Provide orientation to new international students.
• Serves as the lab coordinator in the Alabama Language Institute
• Coordinates ALI graduation each semester
• Works with ALI instructors and community entities to provide activities for international students, such as welcome dinners, holiday parties, field trips, and conversation programs.
• Assists with on-site institutional TOEFL administration.
• Serves as the sponsor of the campus student organization Students without Borders
• Works collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, and community members to organize and promote activities that highlight international students on campus and in the community.
• Support international students with housing needs, transportation from the Birmingham airport upon arrival, transition into the College and the community;

drives a college van as needed.

• Assists with online websites and social media platforms for promoting international students at GSCC and for marketing and recruitment purposes.
• Communicates effectively and positively with prospective and current students via email, phone, and face to face encounters, and directs them to the DSO in Admissions & Records to begin the application process.
• Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Note : The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.

Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Two (2) years of postsecondary education required . Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Two years of experience in office or related work preferred.
• Experience working with international students preferred.
• Friendly personality; enthusiastic, positive attitude; evidence of trustworthiness and ethical conduct; effective human relations skills;

strong work ethic, cultural sensitivity.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to keyboard at a minimum of 40 correct (net) words a minute for 3 minutes.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and proofreading (Office Procedures Level II Exam).
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software (Computer Level II Exam).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed routines and policies and procedures of the college.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective contacts with students, other employees, and the public.
• Flexibility to perform duties occasionally outside of normal business hours.
• Knowledge of social media and website maintenance

Application Procedures / Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE :

March 2024

SALARY :

Salary Schedule E-3, Grade 04 - $38,979 - $56,128, based on previous full-time and related experience, as submitted by the candidate in the application packet, subject to verification upon hire.

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

March 11, 2024 - 4 : 00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume;

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT : https : / / www.gadsdenstate.edu / about-us / employment.cms

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu)

Please Note :

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process.

You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.

When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact : NEOGOV Customer Service :

Monday-Friday

8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm PST

855) 524-5627

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment.

Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month.

Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement.

Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20 16 hours per month

may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions.

Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.

The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10 / 01 / 22)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10 / 01 / 22)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10 / 01 / 22)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10 / 01 / 22)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control.

The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts.

Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).

Duty Hours

hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy.

The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.

An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

• 1 / 3 waived after 1st year
• 2 / 3 waived after 2nd year
• 3 / 3 waived after 3rd year

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Did you attach a letter of interest? A complete application packet consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume;

and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education. (e) copy of current valid drivers licenseDid you attach all of those documents?

Required Question

Last updated : 2024-03-07