Manager I

TRiO – Student Support Services

GRANT FUNDED POSITION – Continued Employment Pending Grant Funding and Renewal

How would you like to work for a dynamic, innovative, and growing State College? Daytona State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We want you to be part of our team!

We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans, and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events, generous leave policies and more.

We’re honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal's “Best Employers in Volusia County” rankings.

You belong here!

Required Qualifications:This position requires a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a closely related field. In addition to education, one (1) year of related experience is required.

Key Responsibilities: This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

• Recruits and promotes program through campus-wide and community presentations and creation and dissemination of announcements, brochures, and other correspondence. Counsels, advises, and advocates for a caseload of 80 - 100 program participants, providing intrusive academic advising, academic coaching, transfer mapping and planning, financial aid support, financial literacy instruction, and provide mental health support. Develops short-term and long-term educational and career objectives/goals, monitor students’ progress, and will implement the overall process to ensure persistence, graduation, and transition to a four-year institution. Makes referrals with college-wide community to meet students’ academic needs. Maintains student files and updates program record system to document services and student progress on weekly and annual basis.
• Manages and oversees first-year Summer Bridge program for new students; this requires the development of marketing materials, ongoing recruitment efforts, scheduling and overseeing of workshops, collecting of enrollment and financial paperwork for each student and creating an academic plan for each student.
• Creates programming for monthly meetings for 60-65 participants a month; this requires the coordination of speakers and development of curriculum that aligns with Department of Education required services: academic advising, transfer counseling, financial aid, financial literacy, academic skills, and non-cognitive factors for success. Plans and presents pedagogically proven and engaging instruction to a diverse population of students. Coordinates use of facilities and secures materials, equipment, and supplies as needed to facilitate sessions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills, multi-tasking skills and ability to solve problems.
• The ability to follow complex directions and handle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of computers, peripherals, system databases, and software programs such as Microsoft Suite (ex: word), Student Access, and Peoplesoft. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and be flexible to meet the demands of the College.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-driven environment while maintaining high level of understanding and professionalism.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.

Criminal background checks are required. 

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu. 

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process. To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505. 

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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