Counselor, Veteran Academics and Retention

Salary: $60,906.00 - $100,669.00 Annually Location : Essex, MD Job Type: Full-Time Staff Job Number: Division: Instruction Department: Dean of Continuing Education Office Opening Date: 04/12/2024 Class Description The purpose of this class is to assist Veterans and Military connected students with academic requirements and course selection. Disseminating information on CCBC policies and procedures to faculty, parents, and students. Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale. For Best Consideration Please Apply By: April 25,2024 Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree and honorably discharged Veteran preferred. Five years' higher education experience required, preferably in a community college setting. Prior experience assisting new students transition into a college setting required, academic advising experience preferred. Class Specific Essential Duties Serve as primary point of contact for transition and support services for prospective and current military affiliated students. Monitor and document military and veteran students' academic progress toward academic success, transfer and graduation. Advise veteran/military-connected students about academic requirements and selection of courses. Disseminate information on CCBC policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.; specifically maintain a working knowledge of FERPA, COMAR and MHEC regulations. Evaluate and determine transfer credits; research course descriptions to determine transferability. Compare transcripts with entrance and graduation requirements, and advise students on appropriate actions. Remain current on of veterans' affairs, DoD TA program, VA GI Bill, and MyCAA program. Assist in the preparation of special reports, as required. Maintain student records and files. Conduct workshops and presentations, as required. Monitor compliance with College and Veterans policies and procedures. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. Position Specific Essential Duties Assist new and returning veteran/military connected students in planning and implementing their educational goals by providing comprehensive academic and transfer advisement services. Support the successful transition of veteran/military connected students into the college environment. Work with other staff members in the development, implementation and evaluation of new veteran/military connected initiatives. Assist veteran/military connected students on academic probation in developing strategies for success. Serve on campus and college-wide committees. Conduct college-wide outreach to promote veteran/military connected student engagement and retention. Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned. CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance BENEFIT SUMMARY Health and Medical CIGNA Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN) Kaiser Prescription Drug Benefits: For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium Mental Health Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan. Dental Benefits CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred Vision Benefits NVA Flexible Spending Accounts Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600 Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000 Financial Term Life Insurance: MetLife Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10) Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid. Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Unum Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty. Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid. Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. Long-Term Disability Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium. Retirement Plans Maryland State Teacher's Pension System (7% contributory) Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory) Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (7% contributory) Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b) Tax-sheltered annuities - 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions. Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. Legal Services Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services. Credit Union First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees. Direct Deposit It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location. Work and Family Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues. Paid Leave Benefits Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays. Tuition Assistance Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee's eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees. Academic Cash Award Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree. McDaniel College's Educator's Legacy Scholarship Program CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more » McDaniel College has extended its Educator's Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners. Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years. The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators. Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees! Mandated Federal Benefits Workers' Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security. For Your Convenience ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses Check cashing with appropriate ID Free Parking Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

Created: 2024-11-02