Educational Resource Facilitator

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
2010-0420
Position Title
Educational Resource Facilitator
Open Date
12/08/2023
Close Date
01/01/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Permanent or Temporary
Permanent
Job Summary
Western Piedmont Community College (WPCC) is accepting applications for two (2) Educational Resources Facilitators for the federal TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program. These positions are 100% funded by a grant from the Department of Education in conjunction with WPCC. The goals of the TRIO Talent Search program are to help students achieve their dream of going to college by persisting in school, graduating high school, entering postsecondary education and completing a degree. Requires occasional evening and weekend work hours.
Under the direction of the ETS Director and the Dean of Student Services, the Educational Resource Facilitator (ERF) will conduct Project services and activities for approximately 350 participants in assigned schools.

• Identify and assist Participants who have potential to succeed in higher education.
• Assess the qualifications of referred students and determine eligibility for participation in the ETS Project.
• Collect academic and personal information on referred students.
• Maintain data and records of all services provided to Participants in the Project.
• Assist in arranging, coordinating, and/or conducting activities necessary for achieving the Project's objectives.
• Prepare, submit, and respond to all requests by the ETS Director for record keeping.
• Provide mandatory services to ETS Participants in their respective schools regularly.
• Make Parent/Teacher contacts on behalf of the ETS Participant as necessary.
• Maintain positive relationships between WPCC and BCPS staff, as well as other local agencies.
• Ability to work flexible hours during specific programming events that take place outside of the normal work day, including travel and extended overnight trip activities. Personal travel utilizing one's own vehicle is necessary at times as well as some overnight travel for staff development.
• Perform other duties as needed, e.g. supervise groups in cultural, career and educational exploration opportunities, etc. at the direction of the ETS Director.

Hiring Range - Minimum to Midpoint ($2,929 - 3,661/monthly)
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education, background, and/or training equivalent to a bachelor's degree required.
2. Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in handling confidential material required.
3. Valid NC Driver's license.
Physical Demands: The functions of the job are usually performed sitting, but may involve some amount of stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting up to 50 lbs., walking, carrying, and other movements may be required. Summer activities require a variety of physical demands, such as extensive walking, outdoor sports such as canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and swimming. All individuals are required to be able to perform these movements without a significant risk of injury to themselves or others, or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.
Working Conditions: Noise levels are usually moderate. May be exposed to UV light during summer activities.
Hazard Assessment: UV light from outdoor summer activities
Personal Protective Equipment: Sunscreen/sunblock with SPF greater than or equal to 15 that provides both UVA and UVB protection
Preferred Qualifications
1. Professional experience in student development.
2. Demonstrated commitment to the goals of the Project.
3. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to relate well to people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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