Summer Bridge Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37,111.00 - $58,635.00 Annually
Location : Bradenton
Job Type: Staff /Administration
Department: CROP Program
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Work days: M-F
SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.
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Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the Director, College Readiness & Early College Programs in administering all aspects of the Florida Department of Education's College Reach-Out Program (CROP), SCF's Summer Bridge Program (SBP) as well as facilitating the transition to and retention in higher education of other special populations as needed. This position provides ongoing assistance and information to the College's most vulnerable youth populations in support of the College's student recruitment, retention, and completion goals.
NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.
Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

1. Oversees the day to day operations of the College Reach-Out Program (CROP) to ensure compliance with FLDOE mandates and requirements set forth by the CROP grant, and works with the Director, College Readiness & Early College Programs to plan and deliver special programs, workshops, academic enrichment/tutoring services, fieldtrips, and events focused on college readiness.
2. Oversees the Summer Bridge Program application and enrollment process in close collaboration with the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, and the SCF Foundation, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and deadlines.
3. Serves as a liaison between the college, schools and the community to increase enrollment of diverse populations in an effort to address the underrepresentation of certain groups in higher education in general, and at State College of Florida specifically.
4. Works collaboratively with Site Coordinators to identify, recruit, and retain eligible students from targeted populations who may not otherwise pursue or achieve postsecondary education without support and intentional outreach efforts.
5. Collects and maintains data, sign-in sheets, and other documents/materials necessary to draft and prepare quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports for submittion to FLDOE as requested by the Director, College Readiness & Early College Programs.
6. Responsible for maintaining the Student Access Database & CRM up-to-date, processing new student applications, and annually updating the FLDOE State Roster.
7. Supervises student employees and assists the Director, College Readiness & Early College Programs in the training and coordination of Site Coordinators, volunteers, and chaperones to ensure effective program operation and student success.
8. Develops collaborative working relationships with students and their parents/guardians through frequent contact and programming that highlights the steps necessary to become college ready.
9. Povides financial literacy information and assist students with completion of the FAFSA, to make informed decisions regarding college funding.
10. Determines student eligibility for State College of Florida Foundation Summer Bridge Program scholarships and makes award recommendations to the Director, College Readiness & Early College Programs.
11. Creates partnerships with agencies or institutions that will enhance the services provided by Special Programs.
12. Serves on committees and works on initiatives to advocate for first-generation, low-income and/or academically disenfranchised youth.
13. Maintains a mentoring/coaching role with CROP and SBP graduates who attend State College of Florida to enhance the likelihood of persistence and retention through timely degree completion.

Job Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience:

A Baccalaureate degree in education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution is required. Three (3) years of experience working within a secondary or postsecondary educational institution, preferably within a community college setting, or an equivalent.

• Supervisory Experience:

One or more years of experience as a supervisor, with responsibility for hiring, firing, and assigning work,training new employees, and assisting others with problems, is required.

• Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to read, write, and speak the Spanish language preferred.

• Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram/chart, or schedule form.

• Computer Skills:

The employee must have intermediate knowledge of word processing, internet, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. The employee must operate database software used by the department. Must have working knowledge of College email system.

• Certificates and Licenses:

The employee must have a valid Florida driver's license.
Responsibility for People and Property:
Serves as hiring and supervising manager of student employees, and oversees the onboarding and training process of Site Coordinators.
Responsibility for Communication:

• Internal Contacts:

This position has routine contact with all levels of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota staff and students.

• External Contacts:

This position has regular contact with middle and high school students and staff, school district personnel, parents, and the community.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use manual dexterity, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Supplemental Information
In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:
Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College's mission and goals.
Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:
RESPECTFUL
Act in a courteous manner
Actively listen to gain full understanding
Demonstrate awareness of "everything speaks"
Show empathy and caring
RESPONSIVE
Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner
Take ownership of actions and decisions
Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking
Answer and return phone calls and emails
Use proper communication etiquette
Banish the phrase "not my job"
Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through
ACCURATE
Do it right the first time
Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others
Ask probing questions
Use resources effectively and efficiently
COLLABORATIVE
Participate in teams
Develop team skill sets
Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents
Develop internal and/or external connections
Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.
Attendance Standards:State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.
Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.
Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position's assigned set of duties and responsibilities.
Pre-Employment Screenings:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the for more information .
Statement of Non-Discrimination:
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Do you have a Baccalaureate degree in education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have three (3) years of experience working within a secondary or postsecondary educational institution, preferably within a community college setting, or an equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have One or more years of experience as a supervisor, with responsibility for hiring, firing, and assigning work, training new employees, and assisting others with problems?

• Yes
• No

Required Question