Coordinator/Counselor

About CCRI and the Role

Position Title

Coordinator/Counselor

Department

Access to Opportunity Office

Position Category

Staff - NonClassified

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here .

Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants


To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.
· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here .

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 ( TTY : 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement


CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

Job Summary

Establish, coordinate and conduct activities to inform and recruit students with documented disabilities who may also be low-income and first-generation about the TRIO Student Support Services — Disabilities program. Provide support services to ensure program participants persist at CCRI, graduate, and transfer.

Access Plus, a TRIO Student Support Services disability-specific project, provides information and support to eligible CCRI students with disabilities to successfully persist and graduate from CCRI . The coordinator/counselor provides individualized and group academic advising, motivational coaching, academic support, study skills development, coaching, facilitating transfer opportunities, and applying to and gaining financial assistance for transfer to institutions that award baccalaureate degrees.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students with documented disabilities of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.
• Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Outreach and Recruitment:

• Recruit and serve a caseload of 80 – 100 CCRI students eligible for Access Plus TRIO SSS -D services through various outreach activities, including collaboration with the Office of Accessibility, Inclusion and Disability Services, classroom presentations, campus events, open houses, department meetings and assess applicants in their need for SSS -D services.
• Seek, establish and support partnerships with internal departments such as Advising and Counseling, and academic departments that will help sustain and increase the number of SSS -D students.

Advising and Counseling:

• Conduct academic and career assessments and exploration to assist participants to clarify educational goals and selecting a program of study.
• Provide academic advisement to ensure proper course selection and completion of academic pathways and programs.
• Provide assistance with course registration.
• Conduct financial aid advising including assistance in completing financial aid applications ( FAFSA, loans, etc.) and verification requirements.
• Provide transfer advising including presentations on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications.
• Coordinate and provide support services such as academic development, study skills, coaching, and tutoring.
• Teach student success seminars, and develop and conduct skill development workshops and financial literacy activities for program participants.
• Develop needs-based academic and cultural programming for SSS -D participants.
• Participate in developing and presenting program orientations and workshops.
• Assist students with scheduling and program coordination.
• Motivate and encourage participants’ persistence toward achieving a postsecondary degree.

Work Management/Recordkeeping:

• Required to achieve prescribed annual enrollment, persistence, graduation, and transfer outcomes.
• Maintain eligibility documentation as required by a TRIO Student Support Services – Disabilities project.
• Maintain documentation of services via concise, timely, and accurate advising/counseling notes.
• Assist with data for preparation of the US Department of Education Annual Performance Report.
• Assist in reporting program outcomes as required by CCRI or the state.

Teamwork/Collaboration:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge and information on financial, college transfer admissions and academic assistance programs, their requirements, policies and procedures.
• Remain current on the latest trends in college access and success.
• Required to attend in-service and other job-related training.
• Communicate effectively with Project Director and all other project staff in order to ensure the continued successful operation of the program.
• Assist in all project’s special events.

Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• At least three (3) years’ continuous experience in providing specialized support services specifically to students with disabilities who are also low-income and/or first-generation in college, preferably in a community college setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education/Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology with a Master’s degree preferred.

Competencies and Desired Qualifications

The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated success in providing individualized and group support services to students with disabilities to support retention, strong academic performance, graduation and transfer.
• Working knowledge of ADA /504 and related disability access laws.
• Knowledge and experience with a wide variety of disabilities and how to work with disability types to promote student success.
• Working knowledge of placement testing, career, personal, academic and psychological assessments.
• Knowledge of individual emotional and behavior patterns as well as social and economic factors that contribute to student concerns.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments and to work collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated advocacy and commitment to student success and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by students with disabilities who are also low-income and/or first generation in college.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff, administrators, colleagues and outside parties as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff and students essential.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the population served by the – TRIO Student Support Services – Disabilities program.
• Commitment to providing educational opportunity to students with disabilities who are from low-income and first-generation backgrounds.
• Will have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred in a related field Individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances similar to those of the Access participants, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Will have experience working with a student information system ( BANNER, MS Access, DegreeWorks) and with early alert system (Starfish) or texting system (Signal Vine).

Position Details

Position Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade

PSA 10

Salary Information

salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Collective Bargaining Unit

CCRIPSA

Reports To

Director, Access Plus

Permanent/Limited position

Permanent

Position End Date

Academic/Calendar Year

Calendar

Work Schedule Information

Full-Time (35+ hours/week)

Campus Location

Primarily located at the Warwick Campus

Civil Service List position

No

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies

1

Application Open Date

07/15/2022

Application Close Date

08/15/2022

Posting Number

SF00798

Quick Link

https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/3909

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by 08/15/2022, 11:59 PM ( EST ). Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

Disability Accommodations

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Education/Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least three (3) years’ continuous experience in providing specialized support services specifically to students with disabilities who are also low-income and/or first-generation in college, preferably in a community college setting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document