Student Advocate

Student Advocate

Employer

Sandhills Community College
3395 Airport Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Phone: 910-692-6185

Job Location

Pinehurst, NC

Salary/Grade

NA

Benefits

State Health Plan, Vision, Dental, State of NC retirement, etc.

Job Category

  • Professional

Application Period

Opens: Monday, September 27, 2021
Closes: Monday, October 4, 2021

Target Start Date

Monday, November 1, 2021

Expected Work Hours

40 hours - M-F

Reports to

Vice President, Student Services

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Associate degree with at least one (1) year experience working in a higher education setting, non-profit organization, or K -12 school system.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, administrators) with diplomacy and tact.
  • Ability to maintain sensitive information.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office products.
  • Active listener who is compassionate, resourceful, and helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years experience connecting individuals to community support services.
  • Two (2) or more years working in a higher education setting, non-profit organization, or K -12 school system.
  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals who may be in distress and/or handling difficult interactions.

Position Description

Sandhills Community College seeks applications for a Student Advocate.  The Student Advocate position will serve as a liaison, connecting at-risk students to on-campus and community support services ranging from academic assistance to community, food, and housing services.  This position will serve as a case manager for students needing support in areas that go beyond the normal scope of the college. The position will work with students of concern to navigate administrative processes, refer students to appropriate college and community resources, advocate for student needs, and connect them to intervention resources. The Student Advocate will report to the Vice President of Student Services.   

Sandhills Community College is convinced that being around people who are different makes us more creative, more diligent, and harder working. We are committed to a campus that supports diversity in both learning and working environments, and in our outreach to our community. We are also committed to working with Veterans of our armed forces to honor their commitment to our country and learn from their experiences.

    How to Apply

    Apply online at:  Online Application

    Job Post Contact

    Chreatha Alston, Senior Director of Human Resources
    910-246-2868
    alstonc@sandhills.edu