Enrollment Specialist, STEM Grant

All applications must be submitted online at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/
Job Opening ID: 1001468

Job Description:

The Enrollment Specialist serves as the primary liaison to the target schools for the dual enrollment component of the STEM grant program. This is a temporary grant-funded position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Partners with area high schools to assist students in planning STEM academic and career pathways and inform them about dual enrollment opportunities
•Secures and maintains student information and performs follow-up; communicates with students on a regular basis via in-person, telephone, mail and e-mail to resolve difficulties
•Serves as the main administrative point of contact for STEM dual enrollment students, helping facilitate navigation of college services and resources
•Creates a parent/community support group at each school to explain the benefits of a college education
•Acts as the primary point of contact for all high school students enrolled in the program by tracking performance and providing counseling as needed
•Identifies at-risk students and implement the necessary intervention strategies

Minimum Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in STEM, education, psychology or related field and five (5) years of related experience; or Master’s degree in a related field and one (1) year of related work experience
•Knowledge of College programs and procedures regarding admission, advisement, registration, financial aid, graduation and career services
•Knowledge of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility
•Ability to effectively present information to groups of administration, faculty, students, and the community
•Ability to define problems, collect and manage student data in a secure environment