Specialist, Student Support Services

Applications due by September 20, 2024

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $45,000 - $50,000

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!  Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule: M-F 8am - 4:30pm, some evenings, some weekends.

This Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Student Support Services Specialist will promote continued student engagement at the Excel Center and serve as a student advocate.

Each Student Support Services Specialist is responsible for a caseload of 65 – 80 students.

The Student Support Services Specialists will support student learning and productivity by building positive relationships with students and providing resources to remove barriers from their educational progress.    

This role demonstrates behaviors consistent with our Mission, Vision, and Values, on behalf of Goodwill of Colorado.

This is a full-time, year-round, in-person position at our school located in Aurora, CO.  Applicants must reside in Colorado and work from the Aurora facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

High Culture of Achievement:

• Instill a culture of high expectations, academic excellence, and personal growth among students.

• Work with the Student Support Services Supervisor to develop strategies to motivate and inspire students to reach their full potential.

• Work with the Student Support Services Supervisor to implement data-driven approaches to assess student performance and implement targeted interventions for improvement.

Enrollment and Retention Focus:

• Execute effective enrollment strategies to enroll students from diverse backgrounds.

• Work with the Student Support Services Supervisor to implement retention strategies to ensure the long-term engagement and satisfaction of students and families.

• Build strong relationships with adult students, addressing their concerns, and maintaining open lines of communication.

• Provider career planning activities and life skill development coaching to a diverse student body. 

Innovation:

• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, and improvement within the school.

• Work with the Student Support Services Supervisor to implement new initiatives, programs, and partnerships that enhance the educational experience.

• Embrace the flexibility required to address urgent matters, attend school events, and support students as needed.

Staffing, Evaluation, and Development:

• Possess the ability to work with a diverse team of professionals who promote equity and create an ...