Student Support Coordinator

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

19h

About The Position

The Student Support Coordinator is a grant-funded position responsible for conducting academic assessment and individualized career assessments for individuals who are coming through the Workforce Education and Lifelong Learning (WELL) Program at the Lenfest Center for Community Workforce Partnerships. The Student Support Coordinator will conduct workforce development-related workshops and will regularly meet with WELL participants. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years related experience in psychology, human relations, social work, communications, workforce development, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint or comparable software.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel or coach using a strengths-based, individualized approach, especially for individuals with multiple barriers to employment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse population of staff, students, and participants.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and data management skills.
• Ability to handle issues that are broad and complex.
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

• Collaborative approach to achieving goals.
• Possesses a work ethic that encourages teamwork and innovation through adaptability, flexibility, and diplomacy.
• Strong knowledge of current labor market demands, barriers to employment, and established relationships with industry leaders and community organizations in North Philadelphia preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse adult population.

Responsibilities

• Conducting academic assessment
• Conducting individualized career assessments
• Conduct workforce development-related workshops
• Regularly meet with WELL participants
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees