Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 165014
Agency: Midlands Technical College
Opening Date: 05/16/2024
Closing Date: 6/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: CB70
Position Number:: 165014
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday-Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Pay Band: Band 5
Hiring Range - Min.: $40,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $50,000.00
Opening Date: 05/16/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at www.careers.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if selected.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Midlands Technical College is a public, multi-campus, two-year public college serving the primary region of Richland, Lexington and Fairfield counties of South Carolina that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. MTC creates innovative learning environments, promotes individual and business success, drives economic vitality, and enhances quality of life. Join our Team!
The CAREERS (College Activities Reap Educational Experiences Resulting in Success) Student Services Program Coordinator II is responsible for providing support services to CAREERS Program participants to include: advising and counseling, facilitating the screening and enrollment process, conducting professional development workshops and orientation sessions, and coordinating the childcare process. Serves as a contact for current participants of the CAREERS Program. Provides expert level customer service to program participants, advises and counsels on matters related to academic, vocation and support services.

Promotes student success through the exploration, identification and coordination of support services. Facilitates and assists with the screening, selection, and enrollment process of potential CAREERS participants. Coordinates classroom presentations and other college venues/events to promote awareness. Keys participant's information in the CAREERS database, and assists with case management, advises students on program requirements and follows up with students regarding necessary program documentation etc. Develops and conducts professional development workshops and/or activities. Conducts orientation sessions. Assists with setting up job shadowing opportunities as needed that support both traditional and nontraditional students in an effort to enhance student retention, graduation, and job placement rate.

Coordinates the childcare process which consists of collaborating with DSS approved daycare/childcare providers, and program participants. Issuing appropriate and required documents to the program participants and daycare/childcare providers and maintaining receipt of the documents as appropriate; ensuring that the documents are maintained in participants tangible and electronic files. Collaborating with Finance and Accounts Payable for payment of daycare/childcare invoice, and with Procurement for creation of Blanket Orders (BO) as needed.

Engages intra and inter-departmental constituents through meetings and other avenues to remain abreast of available resources. Collects program data, analyzes trends, and utilizes student feedback to make recommendations for improvement to the director. Assists CAREERS Program Director with the preparation and writing of the Perkins Grant, applicable reports, and monitoring of expenditures. Performs other duties as assigned by the director. Must maintain confidentiality of client records. Position requires a high level of professionalism, ethical standards, and communication skills. Some evening and/or weekend work may be required. Work hours and location may vary. Travel between MTC campuses may be required. Reports to the Director of CAREERS and TRiO Programs.
Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community.
This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years relevant program experience.
Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in student services. Excellent communications, skills. both written and oral. Computer skills are essential i.e. Microsoft Office Suite etc. Capable of effectively performing assigned leadership duties. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion. Ability to work with diverse groups. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must have excellent human relations and motivational skills. Functions with established guidelines., and independently in the execution of daily tasks using judgment in interpretation and application of policies and general guidelines.
Additional Comments

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Midlands Technical College (MTC) believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are key pillars in achieving success in the classroom, workplace, and beyond. The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse group of faculty and staff as well as fostering a climate where all individuals and groups feel welcomed, valued, and heard. Through this commitment, MTC is maintaining a working and learning environment that fosters empathy, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.
EEO STATEMENT: It shall be the policy of Midlands Technical College to make employment decisions (recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment) without discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnic group, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, military service, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
In accordance with South Carolina state law, Midlands Technical College is also committed to making qualified veterans a priority for employment.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a Master's Degree or Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years relevant program experience?
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Have you ever worked with a federal program such as Perkins on a college campus? If yes, please explain
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Please describe in detail your professional experience working with student services in a higher education capacity, if any.
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Do you have experience with making presentations to college students? If yes, please explain
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Do you have experience creating templates, tracking responses, and pulling queries? If yes, please explain
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Do you have experience inputting data utilizing a student database software? If yes, please explain
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I understand that a cover letter and resume are required to be uploaded with the application for consideration. I understand that if I did not attach my resume to my application, my application is considered incomplete.
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If selected for this position, will you be able to provide your official transcript(s) within 20 days of your hire date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agencies?
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Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?
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Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College.
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How did you hear about this position?
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