Student Support Specialist II/Coordinator Ready to Work Program

Title: Student Support Specialist II/Coordinator Ready to Work Program

Salary Range: $37,944.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site, will cover the following counties: McCreary, Wayne, Clinton, and Cumberland

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Somerset Community College

Campus Location: Somerset Community College McCreary Center

Department: Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

Somerset Community 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 reimbursement/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 Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Somerset Community College invites applications for a Student Support Specialist II-Coordinator Ready to Work Program. The KCTCS Ready to Work (RTW) program is a partnership between the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Department for Community Based Services. This position will identify, recruit, and support low-income/at-risk KTAP eligible students who are enrolled or interested in enrolling in postsecondary education and those who are enrolled in adult basic education working toward a GED or improving their basic skills with a goal of attending college, including work-study opportunities that do not reduce certain public benefits, advocacy and mentoring, access to daycare and transportation assistance and employment skills training. The KCTCS Ready to Work program is grant funded and funded through June 30, 2027. KCTCS will be requesting a continuation budget for the Ready to Work Contract. This position will serve students in Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, and Wayne Counties. Weekly travel to service areas will be required to meet with students and community partners. Travel to other counties will be required for job training, professional development, and meetings. SCC offers college vehicle reservations and travel reimbursement when applicable.

Job Duties:

• Follow and enforce policies and procedures consistent with the KCTCS, and all other local, state and federal rules and regulations in accordance to the grant regulations to identify and serve Ready to Work students;

• Assist with the determination of campus-based budget needs and collaborate with the college business office on the dispersal of grant funding;

• Develop work experience and work-study placements with local employers;

• Facilitate and maintain communication with case managers and community agencies;

• Supervise and mentor work-study students and act as liaison with employers;

• Provide advising for students regarding their academic and career goals;

• Provide assistance in securing academic classroom training for college entrance and employment;

• Provide assistance with filing College entrance applications, financial aid, and work-study forms;

• Recruit potential Ready to Work eligible students;

• Provide counseling for students regarding economic self-sufficiency;

• Accurately compile, review, maintain, and safeguard student records;

• Assist students with job placement opportunities;

• Provide pre and post assessment/career services when applicable;

• Provide/assist students with finding workplace essential skills training;

• Provide/assist students with ESL training;

• Provide tutorial assistance for difficult classes or referral to other Student Support Services;

• Maintain accurate and complete personnel records;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field), and two years related experience, or equivalent. 

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.