Florida State University College of Medicine - Office of Outreach & Advising

This position will coordinate all Collier County SSTRIDE programs with specific attention to the areas of program activities, development, and intervention with SSTRIDE Collier County in Immokalee, FL in the College of Medicine Office of Advising and Outreach and Pre-College Programs.

Under the direction of the SSTRIDE Program Director, Southern Region – Assists in coordinating Collier County SSTRIDE - Immokalee programs to include program activities, development and intervention. Assures that all components, goals, objectives and student outcomes are consistent with the initiatives developed for the program. Specifically responsible for visiting all Collier County SSTRIDE program sites weekly at both Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School. Responsible for coordinating operations and implementation of Collier County Rural SSTRIDE outreach programs located in the lmmokalee area middle and high schools. Coordinates educational trips, guest speakers, workshops, and test-prep classes. Works directly with the Executive Director of Outreach and Advising, the Program Director for the Southern Region, and the Regional Director of lmmokalee Health Education Site, to review activities related to recruitment and retention of rural precollege students.

Coordinates new applicant recruitment process annually which includes reviewing of applications, test scores, transcripts, teacher recommendations, and students' personal essays. Liaison between Collier County Public Schools, College of Medicine and established partnerships within the community. Liaison between students, college mentors, parents, teachers, school guidance counselors, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure continuous program success (matriculation into a 4-year institution or community college). Forms partnerships within the community (community college and universities, hospitals, clinics, physicians) that would provide volunteer and shadowing opportunities for students. Trains and oversees mentors. Helps to monitor teachers using the SSTRIDE program model.

Responsible for documenting summaries of all site visits, program activities and student interactions. Collects progress reports and report cards, reviews, and develops intervention plans for those students falling below a lBl average. Maintains student progress logs and makes recommendations for improvements to students' overall academic performance. Works with confidential student data (grades, test scores, mentor/teacher comments) and is responsible for ensuring all FERPA rules are followed. Supervises OPS mentors for Collier County. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to travel to SSTRIDE locations.

Conducts advising activities for middle and high school students to include designing academic plans for students, which includes advising students individually and/or in groups on matters related to appropriate programs of study and choice of individual courses for matriculation from middle to high school and high school to college.

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to six years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

• Experience in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience in gathering, interpreting, reporting, and/or editing information.
• Experience in interpreting academic program requirements and providing advice.
• Experience in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience in prioritizing, organizing and performing multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Experience in training and supervising employees.
• Experience in utilizing problem solving skills.
• Valid FL Driver's License or ability to obtain prior to hire.

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles and practices to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of academic resources available to students.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of career counseling tools and resources.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques and methodology.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of academic program planning, development, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of event planning and ability to coordinate, organize and evaluate meetings and/or events.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of student programs and activities.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of student program planning, development, and evaluation.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Experience in evaluating processes effectiveness and develop change or alternatives.

Work Environment: A typical day could be spent in the Immokalee College of Medicine office; in our SSTRIDE Classes at Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School; chaperoning a student field trip; or in the field meeting with partners, collaborators, etc.

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$40,000 - $48,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting.
Schedule: If not otherwise specified, schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Requires occasional evening or weekend hours for event activities.

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

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