Instructional Specialist, Displaced Homemakers Program

Application Deadline:               Thursday, November 03, 2022

Salary & Benefits:                     Salary is $35,568 .Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, and tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.

Classification:                            Full-time, Technical/Professional, Pay Grade PT1, Exempt.

Location:                                    Northwest Campus, 3000 N.W. 83^rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32606

Overview:  Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community college in the United States.  Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity.  Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs.  A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.  SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

  The Displaced Homemaker program offers educational assistance and additional support to empower people in our community who are transitioning into sustainable employment after working primarily in the home and/or having depended on another income that no longer exists. Many participants are women who have lost financial support after a life-changing event. The purpose of this position is to work individually with program participants to better understand their needs and what instructions and community services might fit their specific situation.  The instructional specialist will arrange for presenters, offer computer skill instructions, and present workshop on various employment-based workshops as well as work with many of the area social services agencies.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Provide program recruitment and intake assistance. Administer career and academic assessments. Teach academic and career pathways classes and workshops. Meet with individual students and groups to help develop career and educational goals. Provide program orientation activities. Follow up with students to assess program success and progress toward program completion & transition. Help students negotiate barriers to program attendance by referral to and follow-up with assistance agencies. Provide assistance, support, and training activities to help students gain the information & skills to successfully transition into certificate, degree and industry credential programs and/or careers. Compile and enter program data and maintain accurate records for grant reporting and provide reports in a timely manner. Assist in writing and monitoring future grants. Participate in relevant outreach services to share information about the program and the college Participate as a team member in departmental activities, which support the department mission. Participate in staff and committee work. Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement. Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Coordinator, Displaced Homemakers

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:   Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of social service related work experience.

Additional Requirements:  A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:  Excellent communications and presentation skills; ability to deliver instructions for individual and in a group setting. Excellent computer skills (including MS Suite, Zoom, TEAMS, etc.). Experience with database creation and management. Organized and detail oriented.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization. Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs. Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response. Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job. Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF Employment Application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, as well as academic transcripts to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/
 

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: https://www.sfcollege.edu/titleix/

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.