Veterans Upward Bound Program Assistant

4 weeks ago

Sanford, United States Central Carolina Community College Full time
Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Sanford, NC

Job Type: Part-time Staff

Job Number: 02098

Division: SS-College Access Services

Department: TRIO Programs

Opening Date: 08/07/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

At Central Carolina Community College, we create transformative lifelong learning opportunities We expect all employees to find ways to remove barriers to student success and provide all students a pathway to achievable dreams. Our employees are charged to recognize the challenges we face and to respond to them with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to help.

The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) TRiO Program at CCCC serves 125 veterans annually from Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake Counties. The program is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. It provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs. Veterans Upward Bound is housed primarily on CCCC's Sanford Main Campus, but has partner offices at Johnston Community College and Wake Technical Community College. For more information, please visit

Although the program's main office is on the Sanford main campus, primary job responsibilities will be completed in Wake County.

Please note, this position will be based at Wake Technical Community College's Scott Northern Wake Campus (6600 Louisburg Road Raleigh, NC) and the Sothern Wake Campus (9101 Fayetteville Rd, Raleigh, NC).

This position may have occasional travel between campuses and for training. Occasional after hours may be required.

The VUB Part-time Program Assistant provides administrative, outreach, and programmatic support for Veterans Upward Bound. This includes providing support to program participants within the five-county service area (Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake). This position will have a 18 to 20 hour per week schedule requiring the occasional visit to multiple locations, and occasional weekend and evening availability.

Diversity Policy: Central Carolina Community College believes the college experience is greatly enriched through diversity; therefore, the college encourages diversity of thought within the student body and staff. Furthermore, the college seeks to promote awareness of diversity and the respect for all individuals, and the college pledges to adhere to this mission in its relationship with the community.

Essential Duties

Administrative Duties (40%)
  • Maintain accurate and timely records for participants served in Blumen and on paper including but not limited to application, verification of eligibility, documentation of participation and academic progress, services, and documentation postsecondary enrollment
  • Maintain data tracking for participants of current and previous fiscal years
  • Meet regularly with VUB staff to discuss administrative reports
  • Preparing and submitting a weekly report
Outreach Support (30%)
  • Conducting outreach to and building networks for recruitment among local veteran-serving organization
  • Attending local community and veteran events for recruitment
  • Hosting VUB information sessions
  • Ensuring that the program recruits and retains at least 125 program participants from the five VUB counties (Lee, Harnett, Chatham, Wake, Johnston) each year
  • Assisting VUB Staff with communicating with participants via mail, email, and phone
  • Scheduling appointments for Veterans Upward Bound participants to meet with program staff
  • Engaging with other TRiO staff members to provide formative assessment and continuous improvement of program delivery

Programmatic Support (30%)
  • Attending (in person or via conference call) VUB's weekly staff meeting
  • Assist in planning events and programs within the Wake County area, including new student orientations, community outreach, cultural immersion excursions
  • Assist with mass communication to participants via email or social media as needed
  • Maintain a caseload of participants providing one-on-one services at a minimum of quarterly
  • Travel to all of VUB service areas as needed for recruitment and special events
  • Engage with other staff members to provide formative assessment and continuous improvement of program delivery
  • Engage with community organizations and nonprofits that can provide benefits or services for the veterans in our program.
College Responsibilities/General Guidelines
  • Complete the annual five-hour staff development requirement.
  • Follow and support College activities, policies, and procedures.
  • Occasional travel for professional development required.
  • Some weekends/evenings required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Veterans Upward Bound Program Assistant will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences, and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities.


Minimum Requirements

Required educational background:
  • Associate degree required in Education, Social Science, Counseling, Humanities, Business, or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required kind and number years of work experience:
  • One year of related work experience or equivalent combination of work experience and education
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Knowledge of the military/veteran student experience
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to represent the program well and conduct public speaking engagements
  • Strong computer skills
  • The ability to work with persons of diverse populations and backgrounds
Preferred Requirements
  • Military experience or veteran status
  • One or more years of experience supporting operations of an office, school, or organization
  • One or more years of experience working in a TRIO program or other similar program for disadvantaged students

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