Student Support Specialist

Applications are being accepted for the position of  Student Support Specialist with the East Valley Institute of Technology located at 1601 West Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201. 

Position Summary: 

The Student Support Specialist provides comprehensive, student-centered support to EVIT students to address barriers to educational success, promote student well-being, and improve attendance, school engagement, and participation in career and technical education programs. This position works closely with the Counseling Department, students, families, instructors, administrators, and community partners to identify student needs, coordinate interventions, and connect students with appropriate school and community resources. Using a supportive, solution-focused approach, the Student Support Specialist helps students develop positive coping and problem-solving skills while addressing academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and environmental challenges that may impact their success.

Job Type: Full-Time, 10 Month Calendar. Onsite, M-F 7:30-4:00 p.m.

Salary: $50,000 to $64,500 Placement in the range will be based on a combination of education, industry related experience, and job-related certification.

Benefits: 

EVIT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employer-paid Medical Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution, basic life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.  Our benefits package also provides a comprehensive choice of voluntary benefits that include dental, vision, supplemental and dependent life insurance, short-term disability, prepaid legal, accident, and critical illness insurance. Please note, that it is mandatory to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System plan (ASRS), which includes the regular contribution rate of 11.87% for retirement and 0.11% for Long-Term Disability per pay period. EVIT matches the retirement contribution dollar for dollar.

Minimum Experience: 

• Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSW) or closely related field from an accredited college or university required.
• One year of experience working with adolescents, young adults, families, or students in educational, social service, or community-based settings preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting high school students or young adults in a career and technical education environment.
• Experience in school social work, youth services, case management, student advocacy, or family support.
• Familiarity with community-based behavioral health, social services, crisis resources, and referral processes.
• Experience with attendance interventions, restorative practices, student engagement strategies, and multidisciplinary support planning.
• Bilingual (Spanish).

Licensing/Certification and Other Requirements: 

• Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety Identity Prints (IVP) fingerprint card. Applicable Arizona Statutes pursuant to Title 15 (Education) and Title 13 (Criminal) and Title 38 (Public Officers and Employees) prevail. 

• Proof of immunization against or immunity to measles and rubella if born after January 1, 1957.

Information about EVIT:
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a career technical school that provides high school and adult students with the advanced skills and training needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. EVIT offers 50 career technical education programs, as well as Associate degrees in Nursing and Surgical Technology. EVIT prepares students for state and national licensing, industry certifications, internships, and the opportunity to earn college credit. EVIT programs are tuition-free for high school students who live within the following school districts: Apache Junction, Cave Creek, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Higley, J.O. Combs, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, and Tempe. EVIT offers adult programs that allow adults to improve their current skills or learn new skills. Adult programs have additional fees associated with them. For more information about EVIT, visit www.evit.edu.

EVIT Mission Statement:
To change lives by loving our students and serving our communities with a career and college preparatory training experience that produces a qualified workforce, meeting the market-driven needs of business and industry.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Valley Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, the East Valley Institute of Technology maintains a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.