Millersville University Hiring for Talent Search Academic Caseworker (Temporary Grant Funded Position ending September ) at Millersville, PA Full Time

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Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Student Access & Support Services

Working Title:

Talent Search Academic Caseworker (Temporary Grant Funded Position ending September 2028)

Classification:

Grant-Funded Program Coordinator 2 – Non-exempt – S9610

Nature of position:

Full-time, Temporary

Days Worked:

Monday to Friday.

Hours/Shift worked:

8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Union:

SCUPA- SUA & GFPC

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Talent Search Academic Caseworker will be responsible for assisting the coordinator with the 10 high schools, by helping students navigate the Academic Support area. The Academic Caseworker will advise and provide academic support to Talent Search Participants. The incumbent works with key personnel at target schools to connect with participants and deliver necessary program materials, workshops, field trips, college applications/forms, testing information/forms/waivers, and tutoring services.

The grant for this position will end September 2028 unless renewed.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path.. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $51,306.00 plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance – Low bi-weekly premium. Employees pay 5% of bi-weekly salary for benefit coverage with ability to pay 2.5% when participating in the wellness program.
• Dental insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents after 90 days
• Vision insurance – Coverage is free to employee and dependents after 90 days.
• Group life insurance – equal to annual salary (up to $50,000) at no cost to the employee
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – available for purchase at low rates for additional employee coverage as well as coverage for spouse and children
• Long Term Disability Insurance – available for purchase at low rates with either a 90 or 180-day waiting period
• Retirement – 2 plans to choose from
• Tuition waiver – employee, spouse, and dependents are eligible
• Vacation leave– up to 10.4 days accrued for the first year, increases to up to 15.6 days per year after first year
• Personal leave – up to 5 days per year
• Sick leave – up to 15.6 days accrued per year, including up to 5 days per year that can be taken to care for a family member
• Holiday leave – up to 12 days per calendar year

The State System Employee Benefits Summary can be found at https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/Benefit_Summaries/PEBTF_Summary.pdf

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working in a college or university student support area.
• Experience presenting to small groups.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Flexibility, willingness, and ability to pursue and adopt new ideas, information and technology, and process and summarize information.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism, and time management to successfully facilitate diverse and complex duties.
• Flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of assignments, including working on team projects and continuously improving the delivery of successful programs and services.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, and students of diverse cultures, racial and ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Social Work, Psychology, or other service area experience.

Job Description:

• Work with target schools and staff to track and monitor participant progress.
• Provide academic and career advisement to Talent Search participants.
• Plan and Facilitate pre-college workshops.
• Meet one on one with Talent Search participants when needed.
• Design and implement study skills and other academic enrichment programs throughout the year.
• Supervise participants on academic field trips.
• Meet with schools periodically throughout the year.
• Develop and facilitate workshops/seminars to program participants.
• Connect with students to seek out academic needs, such as waivers, dual enrollment classes, tutoring help etc.
• Oversee the implementation of the academic aspects of the program.
• Maintain and complete accurate files on Talent Search students.
• Assist coordinator with outreach efforts of the Talent Search EPPIIC Academies by facilitating specific academic programming.
• Provide regular follow-up, support and academic information to parents and students of the 10 TS schools.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to sit for long lengths of time.
• Basic math skills.
• Understanding of written and verbal directions.
• Extensive verbal communication skills (provide information and assistance regularly).
• Extensive writing skills (prepare and organize complex documents).
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Posting Open Date:

04/25/2023

Posting Close Date:

05/14/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ability to work remotely if required due to emergency university closure.
• Must have/maintain a valid driver’s license.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition:

https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/10546