Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community colleges in the United States. Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity. SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

SF Achieve Specialists promote a college-going culture in Alachua and Bradford Counties through interventions in schools and the community. The Interim SF Achieve Specialist builds relationship with Alachua and Bradford County students and their families through small groups and individual coaching, focused on the goals of the SF Achieve program. 

This position is funded by either a grant or other funding source external to the college. Should the funding provided by these special sources be reduced or eliminated, employees will be given as much notice as possible. 

• Collaborate with the Recruitment and SF Achieve team to plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of the SF Achieve program at assigned high schools
• Meet regularly with future SF Achieve Scholars and their families one-on-one to assist them in adjusting their mindset and that of the greater community with regards to the value of attending college
• Develop and implement engagement programs in high schools and in the community, ranging from small group discussions to large-scale awareness events
• Engage with future SF Achieve Scholars through the Canvas-based SF Achieve courses and track their completion of key modules. Engage with future SF Achieve Scholars via social media and other digital means
• Implement Signing Says at assigned schools to celebrate SF Achieve Scholars and have them sign the SF Achieve Commitment as the final step before being awarded the SF Achieve Scholarship
• Mentor and advise future Achieve Scholars on the college application process through their initial enrollment
• Update and maintain a digital database of future SF Achieve Scholars’ contact information and their status in the SF Achieve program through initial registration
• Participate in a warm hand-off to connect SF Achieve Scholars with their academic success coach after initial registration
• Assist in the implementation of large on-campus SF recruitment events including New Student Convocation, College Night, and Open House
• Attend monthly meetings with the SF Achieve Implementation Team, which includes liaisons from each high school (1-2 hours per month)
• Actively participate in college-related committees and provides service to the College as required
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required:  Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related work experience.  

Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and be authorized to drive for the college (Driving Requirements). A criminal background check will be conducted. 

Preferred:  Experience working in higher education.

• Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/
 

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.