Student Support Services Program Specialist

CT State Community College Coordinator, SSS ProgramThe Community Colleges offer two-year liberal arts degrees as well as certificate programs in technical, career and occupational fields. The Colleges make their educational efforts available to a varied population within which specific skills may be lacking in basic subject areas necessary for success in higher education.The Coordinator, SSS Program manages remedial and supplemental tutoring and skill building training to improve student proficiency in a specific subject area such as mathematics, science or reading/writing at a Community College. The incumbent may teach one or more classes in the assigned discipline.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Program developmentService deliveryNew student advisementMaintenance of student recordsGrant reportingTraining, development and direction of staff and student workersDelivery of instructional lab/classesAdditional responsibilities include:Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremoniesService on assigned committees and task forcesAttendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.Minimum qualifications include:Master's degree in education, special education or a field closely related, together with two (2) or more years of teaching experience as well as four (4) or more years of experience with higher educational support programming; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:Academic and skills assessment methodsFamiliarity with physical and learning disabilitiesRemedial, developmental and adult education methods and techniquesStudent support and development experienceAbility to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilitiesExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)Preferred qualifications include:Experience working with TRIO programs or other student success programs and initiativesExperience supporting first-generation college students, students from low-income backgrounds, students with disabilities, or other underserved student populations.Experience developing and facilitating student success workshops, educational programming, or engagement activities.Knowledge of student information systems, case management software, and higher education technologies (e.g., Banner, Degree Works, Navigate, Starfish, or similar platforms)Salary $61,154 approximate annual.

This Grant Funded position has the potential of renewal through June 11, 2027.CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:Generous leave policiesMultiple retirement plan optionsComprehensive health insurance choicesSupplemental benefits for retirement and family protectionTuition reimbursement (if applicable)To apply, please submit:A cover letterA current resumeIn your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume. Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.Important notes:Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be consideredLinks to external resume or profile sites will not be acceptedApply online at: State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United StatesThe selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises).

Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.Employment offers are contingent upon:Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checksCT State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.