Transition Specialist (Part-Time)

Participate in facilitating and streamlining the El Paso Community College (EPCC) enrollment process to inform students of the benefits of enrolling and completing a college degree program. Plan, develop and execute projects and activities to achieve the overall recruitment goals and objectives in alignment with the College's mission and vision.

El Paso Community College has partnered with Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TG) to begin the High School to College Completion program. The goal of the program is to increase the number of low-to moderate-income Hispanic students who are informed about certain aspects and benefits of enrolling in and completing a college degree program. The program will facilitate completion of the college enrollment process and provide specific student services to these students.

Will work with key EPCC Student Services personnel, such as Admissions, College Readiness and Assessment, Financial Aid services, and Center for Students with Disabilities. Work with the Independent School District's (ISD's) to promote the EPCC enrollment process to students, parents, and educators.

Recommend and present training/workshops to high school students and their families. Promote programs and assist students and their parents with campus visits or tour. Assist in completing any necessary forms to include ApplyTexas and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Participate in all aspects of the students' transition to higher education.

Act as liaison to the assigned ISD by monitoring and tracking student enrollment progress. Update student information on an ongoing basis and follow-up with students and ISD staff. Provide student mentoring and develop and maintain positive relationships with high school staff.

Prepare and maintain written documentation of program activities, student evaluations and assessments. Compile data and statistics to determine admission and rate of participants.

Prepare and submit reports and ensure the program plans are implemented and monitored to meet program strategic goals. Develop and maintain a database for program evaluation.

Perform other duties as assigned. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.Required Qualifications:

1.Associate's Degree and three (3) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required

knowledge, skills and abilities.

NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred.  The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2.Knowledge of college Admissions, Financial Aid, and registration procedures and practices.

3.Ability to effectively use organizational and planning skills.

4.Ability to maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.

5.Advanced computer skills using standard office software programs.

6.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work in a collaborative manner.

7.Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

8.Experience generating and maintaining working relationships.

9.Ability to generate and conduct presentations.

Desired Qualifications:

1.Bilingual Spanish/English.

Special Conditions:
1.This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.

2. Must possess a valid driver's license. 

3.Ability to work irregular hours to include evenings and weekends.

4.Must have own vehicle, and mileage will be provided for all work related travel.Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.

COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted.  Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.

If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.

A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998.

 Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline.  Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.

Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).

Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.

Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso County Community College district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Physical Requirements:    

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.