Under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Transitional Studies, the Transitional Studies  Recruiter/High School Equivalency Examiner is responsible for coordinating recruitment/retention activities for SCC’s Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency, English Language Learners as well as serves as the college’s chief High School Equivalency Examiner. In order to fulfill the objectives of this position, the recruiter/examiner will perform the following functions.

Essential Duties:

• Maintains class surveillance of enrollment and attendance trends in all Transitional Studies classes
• Conducts follow-up studies of students who drop out of programs.
• Develops High School Equivalency testing schedule and administer official High School Equivalency test.
• Order testing materials and maintains inventory and security of materials and equipment.
• Assist in determining candidate’s needs for Testing Accommodations Request Forms who may reflect:(Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Emotional/Mental   

      Health, Physical/Chronic Health Disability and other disabilities)

• Works closely with all instructors to ensure student retention and increase student enrollment.
• Designs and implements innovative recruitment and retention tactics.
• Develops and distributes promotional materials.
• Establishes linkages with area agencies to identify and recruit prospective students.
• Provides counseling and encouragement to students.
• Supervises any personnel hired to specifically recruit potential students.
• Assists in annual program planning for Transitional Studies.
• Administers and grades appropriate student assessments as required by NCCCS and SCC such as CASAS and TABE for new, continuing, and returning students.
• Assists Coordinator of Transitional Studies and other program individuals in the development of grants.
• Performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Coordinator of Transitional Studies.

Minimum Requirements for the Position:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Knowledge of Transitional Studies Program.

Preferred Requirements:

• Three years successful work experience in Transitional Studies Program.
• Experience in administration of official High School Equivalency Test.
• Knowledge of effective counseling skills.

Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to participate in professional development activities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work without close supervision.