STUDENT EMPLOYMENT COORDINATOR
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General Characteristics:
A Student Employment Coordinator is responsible for managing the placement and payment functions of the Federal Work Study program; interprets and applies federal, State and institutional rules and regulations governing the placement of eligible students; monitors the federal work grant; performs other job placement activities; acts as lead worker in the absence of the Associate Director within defined scope; does related work as required. Work requires excellent communication skills to make contact with a wide variety of Colleqe departments and off-campus employers and to mediate problems arising between student employees and their supervisors.

Examples of Work:
Serves as liaison for students, staff and local/State agencies regarding federal work study program; develops and implements policies and procedures that ensure consistency and equity in the delivery of Financial Aid funding; develops jobs on and off campus for work study students including jobs that meet the federally man- dated community service requirements; aids students in placement with agencies; initiates, processes and monitors employment contracts and earnings for off-campus agencies; assesses student's needs; provides advice and guidance in employment counseling; counsels students on alternatives to work study funding; matches employer/student needs with skills and abilities; develops and presents orientation sessions; conducts training sessions for supervisors; mediates conflicts between students and supervisors; as- signs student's pay rates; maintains accuracy of job descriptions; monitors monthly earnings of students and notifies supervisors of eligible hours available; monitors financial aid award reports for award changes, disqualifications and reinstatements of students; authorizes wage increases and payments for students; maintains work study program data on the mainframe computer; maintains documentation on students to comply with audit requirements; develops and updates forms, manuals, orientation packets, student and supervisor handbooks and newsletters; monitors program compliance on the applicable local, State and federal laws, policies, procedures and regulations including conducting mandated on-site visits to work locations to ensure integrity of program guidelines; provides technical assistance on matters related to the program; sets priorities for and coordinates the operation of the program; coordinates with other departments to develop work study mainframe computer programs that expedite and enhance the payroll monitoring process; promotes activities' programs and information that aid in student recruitment and retention.

Serves as liaison for County Adult Corrections community service court appointed hours; gains security clearance for the client to work on campus; monitors hours worked; maintains confidentiality of client data; reports on worker status and hours completed.

Notifies graduates of services available through the Job Placement Office and opportunities available to them; compiles information on graduates referred and placed in jobs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of proper pre-employment screening, interviewing and advising methods and techniques; knowledge of the procedures used to contact employers, discuss job openings and services available, and place people in jobs; knowledge and skill in training and monitoring performance of staff; knowledge of mainframe software applications and computer systems; skill in advanced microcomputer applications; skill in the use of software applications; ability to analyze computer errors and trouble- shoot problems; knowledge of mediation and the ability to facilitate mediation sessions; knowledge of college degrees and certificate programs; ability to problem solve with hostile students in crisis situations; working knowledge of automated employment and financial aid systems; ability to plan work assignments, set priorities and be flexible; ability to produce large volumes of accurate work under pressure and meet deadlines; ability to monitor participant and program compliance with various College, State and federal funding and regulatory requirements; ability to organize tasks and work independently; ability to work effectively with disadvantaged, non-traditional and minority students; skill in employment counseling; ability to work cooperatively with staff, students, employers and the public; ability to work with initiative and innovation; ability to analyze varied situations and identify appropriate solutions; ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to make effective presentations to large and small groups; ability to read, understand, interpret and apply federal, State and institutional rules, regulations and policies; skill in operating a calculator; ability to work safely.

Supervision:
Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Job Placement Associate Director. Work is performed independently in accordance with federal, State and institutional policies, procedures, rules, regulations, procedures and interpretations.

This position coordinates and leads the work of Student Employment Specialists and student assistants in the absence of the Associate Director.

Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of post-secondary education with course work in personnel, business, human resources, counseling or a related field is required. Two years of experience in financial aid or the field of employment or personnel which afforded experience in interviewing and recruitment techniques and a basic knowledge of financial aid programs is required, A current Oregon driver's license is required.

Equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered qualifying.

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