Generalist, Bertrand Innovation Center (Part-time Temporary)

Posting Number: 0000942
Reports to: Student Support Specialist/Advisor
Department: Academic Affairs
Classification: Non-Exempt
Full or Part-time: Part Time

Job Summary:
This is a 25 hour per week, hourly position. Assists students with the enrollment process, provides general information, instructs students in the use of technology, and accomplishes multiple data entry tasks and evaluation of data. Provides support for advisors, and BEMC Mentors and supports relationship with high school staff. Assists with project management for Berrien Talent Collaborative, including apprentice tracking and employer relations databases and training. Performs specialized tasks, based on expertise, interest, and/or departmental needs. This role will end June 30,2025.

Essential Functions:
1. Assists students and visitors by providing information, directions, and forms in person, by phone or email. Guides students through the enrollment process and assists students in the completion of necessary enrollment steps.2. Administers Accuplacer Assessment testing, including Multiple Measures Assessments, and enters scores into Banner.3. Provides basic informational advising, such as assessment results, completing registration forms, basic program information, location of and contact information for faculty, and other services relevant to students.4. Assists early college students with the application, placement, enrollment, and registration processes. Assists in the development of communication and reports with early college students home high schools.5. Assists with the dissemination of purchased textbooks for students at the Niles campus.6. Responsible for making advising appointments as well as follow-up such as reminder calls and appointment management.7. Instructs students in the use of technology to obtain and submit information, such as admissions applications, degree audits, course registrations, financial aid accounts, financial accounts, personal data, drop/add/withdrawal, and changes in major.8. Develops and executes the calendar of student engagement events and support activities.9. Assists students, staff, and K12 partners with early middle college and dual enrollment registration processes and timelines.10. Assists with Berrien Talent Collaborative project management, including apprentice tracking, and employer outreach databases.11. Registers students for academic and short-term training classes.12. Assists students with payment processes.13. Provides financial aid information and assists students in preparing financial aid forms including the FAFSA and Federal Direct Loan Applications. Reviews and collects financial aid documents such as verification request forms and tax returns and assists students with financial aid questions or issues by use of Banner financial aid screens.14. Assists with student tracking system and maintains the student drop lists each semester.15. Assists with the preparation of the schedule of LMC classes at the Bertrand Innovation Center.16. Responds to faculty requests for assistance with classes, technology, or processes. Provides clerical support, material preparation, and general assistance to faculty and staff.17. Evaluates and enters data and produces reports when requested.

Other Duties:
1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Student Support Specialist/Advisor, the Generalist is accountable for assisting students throughout the enrollment process and completing specialized tasks that support the process and campus operations and providing project support for campus programming, early college, apprenticeships, and business and industry partnerships.

Job Specifications:
Associate degree and excellent word processing and spreadsheet experience required. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills. Ability to multi-task in a busy public environment. Understanding of data confidentiality and security.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Part time staff are not employed directly by Lake Michigan College with a few exceptions based on MSPERS retirement program. All others are employed thru EDUStaff, LLC. If you are selected for one of these roles, you will be required to complete EDUStaffs employment application and on-boarding processes.

Open Date: 03/21/2024
Closing Date:

To apply, visit https://lmc.simplehire.com/postings/4675

About Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College is a community college in southwest Michigan. We have three campuses -two of which are located ten minutes from our namesakes breathtaking shoreline.

Like other community colleges, we offer associate degrees, certificates, and even a baccalaureate degree. But what sets us apart from our peers is our seemingly limitless potential and our people - people who care deeply about our regions future and who are committed to student success and exemplary educational programs, strong alignments with both established and emerging industries, and productive partnerships with the communities we serve.

Faculty and staff at LMC enjoy excellent benefits and a supportive and friendly work environment. LMC recently received a Capital Outlay grant from the State of Michigan and a new millage from the southwest Michigan community, so the colleges facilities will be getting innovative, sustainable upgrades in the next few years that will contribute to the comfort, productivity and collaborative environment for all employees.

Living in Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan attracts millions of tourists who come for our beaches, wineries, and nationally acclaimed golf courses. But many who visit, choose to stay for our great schools, low cost of living, and high quality of life.

LMCs main campus is nestled in a watery and wooded wildlife sanctuary, yet its less than a half-days drive from major metro areas including Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, and Indianapolis.

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