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Health Services Specialist
Salary
$47,029.00 - $65,218.00 Annually
Location
SSCC - Martin Campus - 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
FT2026:41
College/Division
SSCC-201020-Associate Degree Nursing
Opening Date
11/03/2026
Closing Date
11/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location
Shelton State Community College
Position Summary
The Health Services Specialist is responsible for coordinating and organizing the admissions process for students in the College's health programs and for providing administrative support in the Health Services Division. The Health Services Specialist communicates with external clinical agencies in support of students enrolled in health programs. The Health Services Specialist handles confidential records and information and is charged with maintaining confidentiality in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT: Range of $47,029 - $65,218, based upon the Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule E3-3 to be determined by the applicant's education and years of applicable experience. Applicant acknowledges that if selected for the position that applicant's placement on the applicable salary schedule will be dependent upon the verified information provided by the applicant in accordance with the applicable work experience verification requirements stated in the official job posting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean of Health Services and Director of Nursing Programs
Coordinate and organize the admissions process of health program students
Perform advanced clerical skills to include:
Using a microcomputer and recent edition of common office application software
Creating and maintaining databases
Organizing and presenting information in tables, charts, spreadsheets, etc.
Using the institution's administrative software to perform functions in building and maintaining class schedules and student records
Proofreading drafts and correcting grammar, syntax, spelling, and punctuating on correspondence and documents
Preparing final documents from rough draft or plain copy
Preparing accurate reports from varied information
Recording minutes of meetings and maintaining appropriate files
Organizing and maintaining office files
Using other standard office equipment such as a fax machine, telephone, copier, scanner, etc.
Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethics such as:
Communicating verbally and in writing to answer inquiries and provide information
Making oral presentations on job-related topics to small work groups
Interfacing with external clinical agencies
Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other administrative, faculty, and staff personnel
Understand and follow advanced written and verbal instructions, including, but not limited to:
Assimilating knowledge of Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees policies and procedures
Assimilating knowledge of institutional policies and procedures
Independently following departmental guidelines and procedures
Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions in support of the College's vision, mission, and institutional goals and objectives
Participate in college events and functions
Participate on division/college committees, teams, and task forces
Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence, and training activities as required
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Required:
Preferred:
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The online submission of a complete packet is the sole responsibility of the applicant. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration of this position. No copies will be given of the application information submitted. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time of appointment and must travel at their own expense for all in-person interviews.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: A completed application packet consists of:
IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION:
Meeting Minimum Requirements: If the requirements for a position list work experience in a field or area the Applicant must provide written verification(s) of their applicable work experience in order to be hired for the position. Such written verification(s) of work experience must demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum work experience requirement. Applicants who do not produce this information as indicated will be ineligible for hire and subject to having any offer of employment withdrawn.
Salary Calculation: For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Deadline for Producing Work Experience Verification: With limited exception, work experience verification documentationmust be produced prior to any official offer of employment. Work experience verification from a current employer may, upon request, be delayed until an official offer of employment. Any offer of employment at a salary step greater than zero (0) or made without prior verification of any required work experience, is contingent upon production of this documentation by the applicant within ten (10) days of the offer. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to provide this verification of work experience. The College is not responsible for any cost associated with such verifications.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:
Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Shelton State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Years Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip
Premium amounts:
Tobacco Usage Premium
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
Institution matches $1,048 monthly (effective 10/01/26).
Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
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Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it pertains to your cover letter.
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Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it pertains to your resume.
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Application packets that are incomplete will not advance in the hiring process. Transcripts are specifically required and must indicate your name and the name of the institution you attended. The documentation should verify the credential earned. Simply stating that transcripts have been requested or are available upon request is insufficient and will prohibit review of your packet. As such, please select the answer below that best describes your application packet status as it relates to your transcripts.
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Select from the list below the highest level of education you have completed.
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Select the statement that best describes your computer and software experience as related to the requirements of this position.
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Select below the answer that most accurately describes your experience in a health or educational clerical, secretarial, or office administration position.
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