Re-Entry Specialist

USE YOUR POWERS OF PERSUASION TO HELP STUDENTS REDISCOVER THEIR PASSION

Position Summary:

Have you ever started something you had a passion for, but for some reason or other, not seen it through to the end? Many of us have done that at some point in our lives, and often we live to regret that decision…especially if it was life changing. More students than we’d like face situations or difficulties and decide to drop out of school rather than persevere; your job will be to help those students rediscover their passion for the skilled trade they chose and bring them back to school to live their dream.

As part of the campus Student Services team, the successful applicant for this role will use their innate positivity and powers of persuasion to engage students who have dropped out of school. Come join an enthusiastic, dedicated team of education professionals. You will be making phone calls, emailing, texting, and generally doing what you can to reconnect with them and help them work through the issue(s) that caused them to drop out, and then nudge them to rediscover the passion that caused them to enroll the first time. You will help them get their dreams and their lives back on track.  

We don’t underestimate the challenge of this role; not everyone will want to come back…and that’s okay. But how good will it feel to help those who do rediscover their passion for a life in the skilled trades?

Role Responsibilities:

To be successful in your application for the Re-Enrollment Specialist position, you will need to be an enthusiastic individual with a caring and engaging personality, a pleasant and steadfast demeanor, and great communication skills. In this role you will:

• Engage with previously enrolled students who have dropped out and encourage them to re-enroll.
• Conduct phone, email, and/or in person conversations to help these students overcome any obstacles to re-enrollment and rediscover their passion for the trade. 
• Liaise with colleagues in the Admissions Department, Faculty, and Student Services team to learn as much as you can about the individuals you are trying to reconnect with. 
• There will be other duties, as assigned.

The importance of this role gives you the ability to impact peoples’ lives positively and directly. That is why we are looking for an experienced, empathetic professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to see situations from different perspectives.

Required Knowledge, Education and Experience:

The preferred applicant will have an associate (or higher) level degree, and a minimum of two years of related successful experience and/or training, ideally in an Admissions or Student Services setting within adult education. Ideally you will have a passion of your own for the skilled trades, and a strong desire to help students finally achieve their goals.

We are also looking for:

• Strong verbal & written communication skills, including problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong student focus to inspire, engage, and coach disengaged students to reengage with school.
• A proven self-starter who continually pursues learning opportunities
• A detail-oriented, organized individual with the ability to multi-task and solve problems.
• A team player – you must thrive in a team environment and have solid people skills.
• A professional with skills in diplomacy, assertiveness, and persuasion.

People Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. However, you will work very closely with respective colleagues in Student Services, Admissions, Faculty, and other members of the campus team. This position reports to the Director of Student Services.

Physical Environment:

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environm
• The successful applicant may sit for long periods of time at a desk and/or at a compute
• You will be required to use calculators, keyboards, telephones, & other office equipment as needed.
• Please be aware that stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be requir
• Note that some work may be completed in classroom or shop environment on campus.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Remuneration Package:

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, the successful applicant will enjoy:

• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability – company paid
• Basic Life Insurance - company paid
• Your Birthday off - company paid
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Two Weeks PTO - 1st year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. 

StrataTech Education Group

StrataTech Education Group focuses on the acquisition, growth and development of specialized career education schools, particularly skilled-trade programs designed to address the nation’s growing infrastructure needs.

The company’s Tulsa Welding School subsidiary was founded in 1949 with campuses in Tulsa, Okla., Jacksonville, Fla., and Houston, Texas. Tulsa Welding School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is a member of the American Welding Society and the Association of Private Schools, Colleges, and Universities. TWS-Jacksonville is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC), a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School, opened and started training students in 2014. TWSTC is located at 243A Greens Road in Houston, Texas.

The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965. RSI trains students in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education.

Why Should You Work For Us?

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

401(k) employer match

Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Company Paid

Your Birthday off - Company Paid

10 Paid holidays

2 weeks PTO- 1st yr.

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance, Accident Insurance, and other optional insurance plans

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

About Tulsa Welding School :

Tulsa Welding School (TWS) has locations in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Jacksonville, Florida; and Houston, Texas. TWS in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has trained individuals for professional, entry-level careers since January 1949. TWS in Jacksonville, Florida, which is a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, started training students in November 2001. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) in Houston, Texas, which is also a branch campus of Tulsa Welding School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, started training students in December 2014.

Our training programs were designed to meet employers’ needs by providing our students with the technical competencies as required and are based on industry feedback. Our instructors are industry experienced professionals who instruct their students in the techniques and skills needed by employers. We train our graduates for the skills, knowledge, and the workplace attitudes that are essential when entering the professional world. Graduates who put forth the dedication, commitment to excel, and workplace experience in their welding, HVAC/R or electrical education, have the potential to obtain a lasting and rewarding.

About StrataTech Education Group:

StrataTech Education Group specializes in the operation of skilled trade schools. Led by industry veterans, we understand the realities of the career school industry. StrataTech Education Group’s first acquisition was Tulsa Welding School (TWS) in Tulsa, OK in 2008. In addition to our other TWS locations, the Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) was acquired and is located in Phoenix, AZ. StrataTech seeks to deliver an excellent return on investment for both our students and our investors. 

Interested? Apply now!

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