What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Assistance Migrant Program Services Specialist position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
VP Diversity & Inclusion-DIV
Executive Area
VP Diversity & Inclusion
Department
Multicultural Aff for Students
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1411P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
E
Campus Location
WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
General Summary
Coordinates the comprehensive academic, financial, and supportive services for the College Assistance Migrant Program participants.
Major Duties
- Provides comprehensive academic guidance to program participants, including performing periodic assessments and monitoring progress.
- Assists with the implementation of all educational and supportive services activities. Coordinates educational excursions and provides workshops.
- Collaborates with relevant University staff in developing strategies to support Latinx and other underrepresented student populations on campus.
- Maintains participant’s records and collects data necessary for all reports and evaluations.
- Assists in the development of retention strategies and researches best practices.
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with appropriate University departments as well as external agencies. Presents the program’s best practices and effectiveness to national conferences and the University community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- Two years’ relevant experience.
- Experience working with a diverse college student population.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to travel
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
Additional Position Information
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
Physical requirements and working conditions
- Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
- Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.