Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Part-Time: Academic Support for Special Needs Students

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Center for Access

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a part-time position funded by Project MOST.

This position is not for any currently enrolled Southwest Tennessee Community College students.

The part-time advocate is integrated into the Center for Access to assist staff with supporting students with disabilities at Southwest.

The advocate will assist with daily activities for the Center for Access Office. Duties include but are not limited to: notetaking, scribing, reading exams, and planning/assisting with LEAD organization activities. Advocate may assist in Center for Access new/renewal intake sessions. Maintain assigned caseload of Center for Access registrants. Must have dependable transportation to travel to all campuses/centers as needed. Advocates will work a maximum of 25 hours per week. The is an in-person role and any virtual hours will be left to the discretion of the department head.

Job Duties

• Encourage students to work towards successfully graduating or transferring.
• Inform students to work towards successfully graduating or transferring.
• Maintain assigned caseload of students through meeting and documenting students’ progress and concerns.
• Display appropriate social behavior skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal information, such as contact information.
• Maintain weekly communication with assigned caseload with empathy and resourcefulness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of at least 1 year working with students with disabilities.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.