Student Support Coordinator

• 28-May-2024 to 17-Jun-2024
• - Student Affairs
• St. Petersburg, FL, USA
• Full Time

Eckerd College is currently hiring for the position of Student Support Coordinator to join our Student Life team at our waterfront property along the Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, Florida, in our relationship-focused community. 

As the Student Support Coordinator, you will play an important role in assisting students in the success of their academic and personal pursuits by creating a campus environment that supports mental and physical health and wellness. You will also serve as a member of the College's Campus Assessment, Referral and Evaluation (CARE) Team and provide support services to individual students experiencing mental health, medical, and academic challenges.

The role requires the incumbent to possess a high degree of skill in interpersonal communication, specifically in active and empathetic listening. The coordinator must be adept at fostering student development within the context of a population inclusive of racial, ethnic, cultural, and sexual differences. The incumbent will need to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism and maturity in handling sensitive information and student interactions. The role is responsible for maintaining confidential records and preparing and tracking reports on a variety of data points.

This is a 10-month position working from August 1 through May 31 each year.

Benefits Overview
Eckerd College offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:

• 100 percent tuition remission for employees, spouses, and dependents; access to Tuition Exchange network
• HMO and HDHP medical insurance options; employer contribution to HSA for those on the high deductible plan that start date of hire.
• PPO dental and vision insurance networks; employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans that start date of hire.
• Generous employer contribution to employee's retirement plan upon eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the oversight of the Student Outreach & Support Reporting Form.
• Serve as a case manager for student intervention by addressing and responding to all referrals made to the Office of Student Outreach and Support and /or the CARE Team, including outreach to students who may be reluctant to seek support services on their own.
• Conduct assessment and provide referrals and short-term interventions with students experiencing mental health crises including psychosis, self-harm, harm to others, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc. 
• Provide support and appropriate resources for students in need, including those who have experienced sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking (previously or on campus) and those going through the Community Standards conduct or Title IX process. 
• Provide education to and consult with Resident Advisors, faculty, and staff on issues related to student mental health, including identifying students of concern and appropriate avenues for making a referral. 
• Assist students taking a leave of absence with appropriate procedures and resources/requirements for return after leave. 
• Notify and communicate with faculty, staff and parents regarding student medical/psychiatric crises while following appropriate privacy policies.
• Assist with the ongoing assessment of the health education needs of the campus and the dissemination of data/findings to faculty, staff, students, and the Board of Trustees. 
• Assist with the design and implementation of the incoming student orientation programs. 
• Maintain confidential student records, track and prepare reports on critical mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral incidents in the Maxient System. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field (psychology, social work, counseling, or school counseling) plus at least one (1) year of related experience. 

How to Apply
All interested candidates must apply online at http://eckerd.hirecentric.com. Follow the instructions to complete the online application.

Employment will require a successful background check.

Eckerd College is committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and an inclusive campus community. Eckerd is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eckerd College is especially interested in attracting candidates from historically underrepresented groups.