Student Government Advisor / Leadership Coordinator

Description

About Us:

The Bizzell-Group:  New Haven Job Corps is a career training center dedicated to empowering young adults through education, hands-on experience, and personal development. Our program provides a supportive environment where students can gain the skills, certifications, and confidence needed to pursue rewarding careers. With a focus on both academic achievement and practical training, we partner with local employers and community organizations to ensure our graduates are prepared to meet the demands of today’s workforce.  

Responsible   for developing, conducting, and supervising the evening/weekends students   program, and overseeing the leisure time employment program.

Responsibilities

· Plan,   organize, and implement a structured evening/weekends studies program.

· Administers   a well-rounded program of enrichment activities to meet evening/weekend   studies requirements.

· Keeps   a daily record of attendance of students who participate in evening/weekend   studies (including non-residential students). Submits weekly reports to management. 

· Maintains   discipline, cleanliness and inventory control in assigned areas.

· Posts   schedules of monthly activities and events which will allow assigned students   to obtain a minimum of 7 hours per week.

· Teaches   study skills, and prepares students for test/assessments.

· Assists   in recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any   volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation area.

· Projects   a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in the   evening/weekends studies program.

· Serves   as a member of the Leisure Learning Committee and reports progress of   activities to the committee.

· Collaborates   on a weekly basis with the Academic Manager to discuss student academic   needs. Uses the information provided   to support students who are having difficulties in academics and trade.

· Collaborate   with all areas to involve staff in proctoring and facilitating both group and   individual assignments (in-person or virtually).

· Ensures   student leaders are trained as facilitators for Leisure Learning and that   they are involved with the activities.

· Ensures   that Leisure Learning Activities results in improved academic outcomes,   increased retention, and improved staff/student relations.

· Tracks   all students on leisure time employment, making sure all approvals are   obtained and required documentation is in place prior to students starting   employment. 

· Communicate   with transportation as required. Send   out weekly list of students approved for leisure time employment.

· Submits   timesheets and other reports timely, and according to Center policy.

· Assists   with and trains student leaders according to Center policy. Assists with SGA as needed.

· Follows   CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily. 

· Complies   with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins,   and Center policies and procedures.

· Maintains   good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.

· Models,   mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards. 

· Helps   students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.

· Participates   in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and   including termination.

· Perform   other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Effective   

Communication

· Presents   information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct   interpretation of information.

· Very   high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the   presentation of facts and ideas.

· Written   communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend.

Organization of Work

· Demonstrates   the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.

· Implements   the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority   assignment in addition to personal organization.

· Continually   seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional   skills and personal growth.

· Initiates   and responds to suggestions for improving service.

Qualifications

To   perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each   essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are   representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Minimum of   one to two years related experience in education. Reasonable accommodations   may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential   functions. Must be able to work a   flexible schedule to meet special and emergency needs of the department.

Proficiency   with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and   Excel. 

Experience

Minimum of one to three years related experience   and/or training.

Education

Associate   of Arts Degree, preferably in a related field.