NC Boost Program Support Specialist PT

Alamance Community College

  • Graham, NC
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Boost is an associate degree completion program based on the successful CUNY Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model and is designed to help students overcome financial, academic, and personal barriers to timely graduation. Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGraham, NC

    Description

    NC Boost Program Support Specialist PT

    Salary

    Depends on Qualifications

    Location

    Main Campus, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd., Graham, NC

    Job Type

    Part-Time

    Job Number

    2026-00079

    Division

    Student Experience

    Department

    Academic Support Center

    Opening Date

    09/02/2026

    Closing Date

    Continuous

    • Description
    • Benefits

    Description

    Runs Continuous

    Boost is an associate degree completion program based on the successful CUNY Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) model and is designed to help students overcome financial, academic, and personal barriers to timely graduation.

    The Part-Time NC Boost Program Support Specialist provides recruitment, outreach, student support, and administrative assistance to prospective and current Boost students. This position serves as a welcoming point of contact, helping students navigate program requirements, complete next steps, and connect with appropriate college resources.

    This part-time role primarily works daytime hours, with some flexibility for evening or weekend assignments as needed. Hours are expected to range from approximately 10 to 20 per week based on programming needs and funding availability.

    For more position specific questions, please email - mceckhoff131@alamancecc.edu

    Example of Duties

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be

    assigned.

    Serve as a first point of contact for prospective and current NC Boost students by phone, email, text, virtual communication, and in person.

    Provide accurate information regarding NC Boost eligibility, benefits, expectations, application steps, program requirements, and upcoming activities.

    Review NC Boost applications for completeness and conduct follow-up with prospective students regarding missing information and required next steps.

    Support ongoing recruitment and outreach efforts, including phone and email outreach, classroom visits, information sessions, tabling, orientations, and other student engagement activities.

    Assist students with navigating the NC Boost application, onboarding process, college systems, and student resources.

    Provide proactive outreach and reminders to current students regarding program requirements, registration, events, appointments, deadlines, and other

    important milestones.

    Maintain accurate records of student outreach, application progress, participation, and assigned activities using college systems and program

    tracking tools.

    Provide general information about college services and make appropriate referrals to Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Career Services, tutoring,

    wellness resources, and other departments.

    Support NC Boost orientations, group meetings, workshops, recruitment activities, celebrations, and other program events, including setup, check-in,

    attendance tracking, and follow-up.

    Assist with student-facing communications, forms, quick guides, presentations, and other program materials as assigned.

    Maintain confidentiality, participate in required training and meetings, and perform other duties as assigned to support effective NC Boost program

    operations.

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    This position has supervisory responsibilities. ____

    This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. X

    Typical Qualifications

    Education and/or Experience

    Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to build positive, professional relationships with students.

    Demonstrated reliability, organization, professionalism, and follow-through.

    Ability to manage student outreach, application follow-up, administrative tasks, and changing priorities.

    Basic proficiency with office technology, email, spreadsheets, databases, and internet-based systems, with the ability to learn college systems and NC Boost processes.

    Ability to work independently with limited supervision while contributing effectively as part of a team.

    Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle student information.

    Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.

    Previous experience in higher education, education, customer service, administrative support, recruitment, outreach, human services, or another

    student-facing environment preferred.

    Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills preferred.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    N/A

    Competencies

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

    Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

    Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

    Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to

    learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal

    supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources

    effectively.

    Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies;

    troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps

    technical skills up to date.

    Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and

    analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group

    problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

    Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and

    thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others

    adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

    Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and

    consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in

    group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

    Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative

    situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates

    group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

    Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and

    openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a

    positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale

    and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyones efforts to

    succeed.

    Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

    Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

    Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational

    resources.

    Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences;

    promotes a harassment-free environment.

    Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others;

    works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

    Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative

    tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits

    organization through outside activities.

    Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing

    demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with

    frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

    Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

    Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and

    appointments on time.

    Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes

    responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies

    appropriate person with an alternate plan.

    Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help

    when needed.

    Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for

    improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

    Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans

    for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

    Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and

    promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to

    ensure quality.

    Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

    Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines

    appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses

    equipment and materials properly.

    Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

    each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of

    the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be

    made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Language Skills

    Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of

    managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

    Mathematical Skills

    Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in

    written, oral, or diagram form.

    Computer Skills

    To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of

    Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing

    software.

    Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those

    that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this

    position.

    Walking _X____

    Running _____

    Squatting ___

    Jumping __

    Sitting _X__

    Standing X__

    Lifting (10 lbs. maximum) X

    Speaking _X

    Hearing _X__

    Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

    Classroom Setting __

    Inside X

    Outside __X

    Office Setting _X___

    Loading Dock ____

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

    disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

    Supplemental Information

    An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

    For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

    Alamance Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our full-time employees.

    • State Health Plan
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Additional Supplemental Insurances
    • Disability Plan
    • NC Retirement Plan
    • Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
    • Paid Holidays
    • Prior State Service Verification
    • Supplemental Retirement Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • State Employees Credit Union
    • State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
    • Employee Discount Program

    Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

    Employer Alamance Community College

    Address 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd

    PO Box 8000

    Graham, North Carolina, 27253

    Phone 336-506-4133

    336-506-4273

    Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alamanceccedu

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