Student Services Associate

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ   Cranford, NJ   Full-time
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General Description

 
The Student Service Associate is the initial contact with students seeking entry into the college and with existing students seeking services. Is responsible for advising and guiding participants to sustain successful participation in the
UCC
-
CEWD
Programs.  This is a grant funded position.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities
 
·         Guide and counsel participants in
UCC
-
CEWD
programs.
·         Orient students into assigned program. 
·         Participate in the intake process.
·         Prepare and maintain necessary records and files on enrollment, counseling, and placement.
·         Initiate and conduct placement and outcome follow-up and confirmation.
·         Aide participants in implementation of employability plan.
·         Identify client supportive service needs and to perform liaison duties with cooperative agencies and programs to eliminate needs (i.e., childcare, housing, etc.).
·         Respond to all program requests.
·         Accept all other assignments which help
CEWD
realize contractual goals. 
·         Travel to all campuses and satellite locations as needed.
·         Some Saturdays may be required.
·         Other duties as assigned by supervisor and
CEWD
administration.
Education Requirements
Associate degree required.
Experience
·         Minimum of one (1) year of office or related experience is required.
Competencies and Skills Required
 
·         Competency in Word, Excel, Outlook & Windows required.  
·         Must be able to read, write and speak English, ability to read, write and speak Spanish is a plus.
·         Must possess strong interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and courteously with students, the general public, faculty, and other staff members.
·         Must be a “quick study” in order to quickly grasp knowledge of policies and procedures relating to every aspect of student service that a prospective or current student may utilize.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
 
·         This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.
·         Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
·         No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
·         Some travel required.

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UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

Cranford, NJ