Resource Specialist

Description

• Works closely with students enrolled in the program or department : acts as a facilitator connecting students with the existing college and community resources available;
• to work closely with the students helping to ensure successful completion of their specific program; to provide workshops for the students on a variety of relevant topics;

and to act as a liaison with county and community agencies as appropriate.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from an assigned supervisor.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Meet with students in the assigned program assisting in the planning of their vocational training program or student success plan.
• Act as a liaison between the student and pertinent county and community agencies.
• Work closely with program staff to create new procedures to help better meet the needs of the students.
• Recruit and help enroll prospective students for the assigned program.
• Create and deliver promotional literature to assist with program recruitment.
• Assist with referrals to appropriate person or agencies within the college and community.
• Assist to plan, organize, and conduct workshops or other activities necessary for the success of students in the program.
• Develop and maintain working relations with community members involved with similar programs.
• Attend weekly and monthly meetings to assist with the growth of the program.
• Maintain adequate records and statistics related to the students who are served and seen.
• Monitor student success while in the program. Mentor and assist students as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

• Rules and regulations regarding pertinent local, regional and state organizations.
• Recruitment and enrollment methods and practices.
• Conducting effective seminars and presentations to small and large groups.
• Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers, word processing software, database software, and internet.
• Working with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Ability to :

• Understand and work with the diverse needs of the students within the assigned program.
• Effectively represent the San Joaquin Delta College and the assigned program within the community.
• Plan and organize workshops.
• Think critically and problem-solve a variety of issues.
• Exhibit excellent listening skills.
• Advocate for students.
• Demonstrate patience working with students who historically have not experienced academic success.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of local agencies within the county, pertinent to the assigned program.
• Understand and apply the rules and regulations of the assigned program to best meet the needs of the students.
• Act as a positive role model for students in the assigned program.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of individuals from diverse academic, socio- economic, cultural, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities.
• Sit for prolonged periods of time; extensive use of computer keyboard.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Education :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Experience :

Two (2) years of related experience, preferably in a public agency.