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Ithaca College

STUDENT-Orientation Mentor

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$16.30/hr

Orientation Mentor (OMs) The Office of New Student and Transition Programs (NSTP) supports first-years, transfer students, and their families as they transition into the IC community. NSTP employs 5 ...

Ithaca College

STUDENT-Orientation Mentor

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$16.30/hr

Orientation Mentor (OMs) The Office of New Student and Transition Programs (NSTP) supports first-years, transfer students, and their families as they transition into the IC community. NSTP employs 5 ...

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Student Transition Coordinators often encounter challenges such as addressing diverse student needs, managing communication between students, families, and educational staff, and ensuring that appropriate resources and accommodations are in place for a smooth transition. They may also need to help students build self-advocacy and life skills while navigating differences in expectations between high school and postsecondary environments. Successfully supporting students often requires flexibility, collaboration, and strong organizational skills to coordinate individualized transition plans.

What are student transition roles?

Student transition roles are positions or programs that support students as they move between different educational stages, such as from high school to college or from college to the workforce. These roles aim to help students adjust academically, socially, and emotionally to new environments. Individuals in student transition jobs may provide guidance, resources, and activities to ensure students successfully adapt and thrive in their new settings. Common duties include orientation programming, mentoring, academic advising, and organizing workshops on study skills and campus life. The goal is to make transitions smoother and foster student success during periods of change.

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To thrive as a Student Transition Coordinator, you need a background in education, counseling, or social work, along with knowledge of student development and transition planning. Familiarity with individualized education program (IEP) systems, case management software, and relevant certifications such as a special education credential is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, organization, and the ability to advocate effectively for students help build trust and guide students through key life changes. These skills are vital to support students’ successful movement between educational stages and ensure they receive the resources and guidance necessary for long-term achievement.
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Career Transition Services Specialist (62482)

Career Transition Services Specialist (62482)

ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES INC

Devens, MA

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Shriver Job Corps Center provides students aged 16-24 with free hands-on vocational training and the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent. Our academic and career training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials. 

Our 21-acre campus is nestled away minutes off of Route 2 in Devens, MA. We service between 200 and 300 students at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Most students reside on campus, while some commute daily. Our staff value the student experience and often cite the personal impact of what we do as a major factor of employment satisfaction. In addition, we have amenities that are open for staff to utilize such as a gym, basketball courts, full-service cafeteria, and more as well as full benefits packages offered to eligible employees.

Job Description

  • Responsible for providing students with transitional support and placement services leading to full-time jobs, higher education, or advanced training.

  • Works cooperatively with Career Technical Training and Career Transition staff to provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management to identify and remediate students' transitional barriers.

  • Uses proper discretion and judgment to resolve issues and ensure student success after Job Corps.

  • Conducts effective community job development activities with key business and community leaders

  • Supports educational and related placement goals for assigned students.

  • Ensures Contract meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals.

  • Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with students during the Career Transition Phase.

  • Provides personalized career counseling and evaluates student performance.

  • Oversees, develops, monitors, and updates student transition plans to ensure successful outcome.

  • Develops Center-beneficial business and community linkages that provide students with quality and industry relevant employment opportunities.

  • Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school; or
  • Associates degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field from an accredited school and two years related experience.
  • Must possess a valid in-state Drivers License and meet the Company insurability requirements.

Important applicant information: While many states, including Massachusetts, have legalized marijuana for medical and recreational use, it remains classified as an illegal controlled substance under federal law, specifically the Controlled Substances Act. We are a federal contractor and subject to DOL regulations which requires us to maintain a drug-free workplace and prohibit the use of federally illegal substances. This role is subject to pre- and post-employment drug screening.

About Adams and Associates 

The DOL contracts the administration of Shriver Job Corps to Adams and Associates, a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program! 

Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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