Career and College Promise Success Navigator

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred. One year directly related experience working with high school students or college students. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Related experience in academic advising and working with public schools to create partnerships and help students create plans for post-secondary success. Special consideration will be given to individuals with a high school counseling background and/or experience at the community college, four year college, or university level with a background in appreciative advising.

To connect students with community college programs through Career and College Promise that will enhance attainment of post secondary goals.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

 

• Communicate with all stakeholder groups with regard to career pathway opportunities. 
• Development of pedagogical materials and technologies needed to enhance the advising process.             
• Bridge seamless student communications between college and school system.
• Support student success and retention through attendance tracking and communication between community college instructors and high school data managers. 
• Provide professional development for middle school teachers and counselors, and high school teachers, counselors, and Child Development Counselors.
• Assist counselors and Child Development Counselors in scheduling to facilitate certificate completion. 
• Advise students on college transfer and career pathways.
• Assist students and schools in scheduling students for correct academic courses associated with career pathways.
• Connect students to service learning, job shadowing, and internship opportunities.
• Enhance access to NCC for underrepresented students.
• Coach students on successfully completing online courses.
• Enhance access to career pathway choices for the underrepresented and those at risk of not pursuing higher education.
• Disseminate information and effectively and positively communicate with high school personnel regarding the CCP program to all stakeholder groups.
• Advise students regarding the CCP Program, including college transfer and CTE pathways.
• Assure that all student enrollment and registration materials are accurately submitted in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with high school and college personnel to recruit and retain CCP students.
• Understand and explain success strategies to students for on campus and online courses.
• Create and share weekly student progress reports with high school personnel.
• Respond to Watermark alerts and document student contacts.
• Respond to daily e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner.
• Attend professional development to enhance leadership and advising skills.
• Adhere to the MOU between Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) and Nash Community College.
• Meet NCPS requirements to work in middle and high school settings (i.e. background check).
• Create programs and events to enhance enrollment and retention.
• Operate under the policies and procedures of Nash Community College.
• Participate in professional development activities provided by NCC.
• Participate in College events and activities.
• Maintain regular and consistent on-site attendance during normal hours of college operations in fulfillment of duties not inconsistent with the expectations for full-time employees and College policies and procedures.
• Initiate and answer telephone calls and video conference calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of NCC.
• Serve on various committees as assigned.
• Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning and retention.

 

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 job. Employees may request reasonable accommodation(s) if necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

• Maintain stationary position, sitting or standing, for extended periods of time.
• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to maintain files in file cabinets.
• Occasionally lift, move, transport, install, or remove items weighing up to 15 pounds. 
• The ability to communicate information so that others understand. 
• The ability to observe details.
• Drive to remote instructional sites or other locations in performance of the duties listed in this job description.

Apply using our online application at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nashcc/jobs/4861821/career-and-college-promise-success-navigator?sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

nccjobs@nashcc.edu

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