Student Support Coordinator

Temple University's North Philadelphia Workforce Initiative is searching for a Student Support Coordinator.

Grade:   T 24

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Summary: 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.

When you come to Temple, you don’t only come to an impressive campus with an abundance of resources and amenities.  You come to Philadelphia, where Temple’s Main Campus is woven into the city’s fabric.  Temple is committed to this community and provides several financial programs for full-time faculty and staff who purchase and reside in homes surrounding Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center.

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Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and related experience in psychology, human relations, social work, communications, workforce development, or a related field and two years of directly related work experience.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• 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 which are broad and complex.

Preferred:

• 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

This position requires a background check.

This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

This position is a grant funded position.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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