Berea College
Nontraditional Student Program Associate, BereaCorps
Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, United States, 40403
Location :
Berea
Job Type:
Full-Time
Division:
Student Life
Department:
2023 Bridge Supp-BereaCorps 550
Opening Date:
07/02/2024
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.Description
Berea Corps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 or 2025 Berea graduates, that have completed all of their coursework by May 2024, prior to the start of the position.
The Nontraditional Student Program Associate (NTSA) will serve as a liaison to all Nontraditional Students actively attending Berea College. The NTSA will be responsible for resource development, program coordination, management, and facility operational oversight, and will work to further sustainable practices through program collaboration with other departments. Additionally, the NTSA will serve on identified College committees to represent and serve Nontraditional Students.Examples of Duties
Advise and support nontraditional students by being a resource and directing them to appropriate resourcesServe on the Orientation Committee for Summer Connections and other identified college committees.Supervise student labor positions following all guidelines of the Labor Program.Oversee the development and implementation of programming to meet the needs of nontraditional students.Provide leadership to the Nontraditional Student Association.Knowledge of sustainability (gardening, composting, and recycling) is preferred.Support the Ecovillage and the Campus Life Department operations.Assess needs and oversee the Nontraditional Student Center (NTSC)/Clubhouse facilities.In support of Berea College's great commitments this position requires student supervision. The fourth great commitment is to promote learning and serving in the community through the student labor program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. The Supervision would include scheduling, assigning, and approving work performed. Developing students about common workplace acumen and giving them tangible work experience is an expected outcome. To learn more about the student labor program and requirements for this position see:Typical Qualifications
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Bachelor's Degree from Berea College, graduation date by Spring/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024Experience required to ensure success in this position:
Student ServicesProgram Planning/ManagementCoordination of events/programs with other departmentsFacility ManagementSpecial skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, and experience with databasesExperience conducting group presentations, strong customer service orientation, and attention to detailAbility to work well in diverse environments with knowledge of sustainable and/or gardening practicesAdaptability and flexibility; must be able to work independently as well as within a teamLicense, certification, or registration necessary:
Valid Driver's LicenseDefensive Driving/Motor pool approvalPhysical requirements:
Able to move around campus quickly/efficiently performing repetitive movements with hands and fingersAble to see computer screens and documents clearly and hear over the phone and in-personAble to stand for periods up to 1 hour and able to sit for long periods of timeAble to work outside for extended periods of timeEnvironmental conditions:
Standard office environmentAbility to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
Car/12-15 passenger vanStandard Office and Computer Equipment
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse college rankings, 2023. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023. Money Magazine ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits:Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
Our Unique Culture:Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College's inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision:In support of Berea College's great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link
Berea
Job Type:
Full-Time
Division:
Student Life
Department:
2023 Bridge Supp-BereaCorps 550
Opening Date:
07/02/2024
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.Description
Berea Corps positions are grant-funded, one-year contract positions from June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The positions are only available to 2024 or 2025 Berea graduates, that have completed all of their coursework by May 2024, prior to the start of the position.
The Nontraditional Student Program Associate (NTSA) will serve as a liaison to all Nontraditional Students actively attending Berea College. The NTSA will be responsible for resource development, program coordination, management, and facility operational oversight, and will work to further sustainable practices through program collaboration with other departments. Additionally, the NTSA will serve on identified College committees to represent and serve Nontraditional Students.Examples of Duties
Advise and support nontraditional students by being a resource and directing them to appropriate resourcesServe on the Orientation Committee for Summer Connections and other identified college committees.Supervise student labor positions following all guidelines of the Labor Program.Oversee the development and implementation of programming to meet the needs of nontraditional students.Provide leadership to the Nontraditional Student Association.Knowledge of sustainability (gardening, composting, and recycling) is preferred.Support the Ecovillage and the Campus Life Department operations.Assess needs and oversee the Nontraditional Student Center (NTSC)/Clubhouse facilities.In support of Berea College's great commitments this position requires student supervision. The fourth great commitment is to promote learning and serving in the community through the student labor program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. The Supervision would include scheduling, assigning, and approving work performed. Developing students about common workplace acumen and giving them tangible work experience is an expected outcome. To learn more about the student labor program and requirements for this position see:Typical Qualifications
Education required to ensure success in this position:
Bachelor's Degree from Berea College, graduation date by Spring/Fall 2023 and Spring 2024Experience required to ensure success in this position:
Student ServicesProgram Planning/ManagementCoordination of events/programs with other departmentsFacility ManagementSpecial skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Effective communication, organization, and interpersonal skillsExcellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheets, and experience with databasesExperience conducting group presentations, strong customer service orientation, and attention to detailAbility to work well in diverse environments with knowledge of sustainable and/or gardening practicesAdaptability and flexibility; must be able to work independently as well as within a teamLicense, certification, or registration necessary:
Valid Driver's LicenseDefensive Driving/Motor pool approvalPhysical requirements:
Able to move around campus quickly/efficiently performing repetitive movements with hands and fingersAble to see computer screens and documents clearly and hear over the phone and in-personAble to stand for periods up to 1 hour and able to sit for long periods of timeAble to work outside for extended periods of timeEnvironmental conditions:
Standard office environmentAbility to operate the following vehicles or equipment:
Car/12-15 passenger vanStandard Office and Computer Equipment
Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no-tuition promise, valued at more than $204,000. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only nine federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is listed #20 in overall ranking in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse college rankings, 2023. The Washington Monthly ranks Berea College #2 Best Liberal Arts College and #1 in Social Mobility, 2023. Money Magazine ranks Berea #20 Best Overall College and #10 for Best in the South, 2023. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2023.
Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.
Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Our Benefits:Berea College offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their families including health care, dental, vision, retirement, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability and an Employee Assistance Program. The benefit package also includes access to the for children of College Staff, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, Membership, Staff Development Funds and Tuition Reimbursement.
Eligible staff employees also receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 24 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
Our Unique Culture:Berea College strives to be a place where people with various Christian interpretations, different religious traditions, and no religious traditions work together in support of
Over the past century, various leaders of the College have applied the College's inclusive scriptural foundation and spirit to their expanding world and welcomed those whose beliefs were consistent with the Christian gospel of impartial love. Therefore, Berea College today affirms its inclusive Christian tradition even as it respects the traditions of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus, as well as other faiths, and those holding no religious beliefs. We strive not to ignore our differences, but rather seek to understand each other honestly and respectfully, and together create a climate where anyone can openly discuss what they believe without fear of sanction. To that end, all persons who are willing to share in the spirit and the work of the Great Commitments as shaped by its preamble are welcome to study, to teach, and to work at Berea
Labor Supervision:In support of Berea College's great commitments, staff and faculty serve as labor supervisors. Our fourth great commitment, The Dignity of Labor, promotes learning and serving in community through the student Labor Program, honoring the dignity and utility of all work, mental and manual, and taking pride in work well done. Student Labor Supervision includes scheduling, assigning, and approving student work, developing students' workplace acumen, and providing tangible work experience. To learn more about the labor program office please see the following link