Part-Time Career Coach, College and Career Readiness , Davie Campus

The College and Career Readiness Career Coach is a Part-time 12-month position that is responsible for providing administrative support to the College and Career Readiness (CCR) programs.  The position reports to the Program Director of College and Career Readiness and has the following responsibilities.

• Conducts CCR orientations, administers interest and career exploration assessments for all CCR students, and provides follow-up
• Set individual career goals with all students
• Visit students at all sites and/or programs: Davidson and Davie Campuses, Uptown Lexington, Thomasville Education Center, ATLAS, and other sites, as needed
• Connects students with workforce agencies, businesses, and other college divisions by arranging tours, coordinating pathway programming, and securing guest speakers
• Explore unpaid work experiences
• Connect students to pre-apprenticeship opportunities
• Arrange and conduct classroom visits for students
• Assists instructors with contextualized pathway instruction and supports students enrolled in IET/IELCE
• Regularly meet with enrolled students to alleviate barrier, keep them engaged, and answer questions
• Tracks student progress
• Inform students of opportunities in Continuing Education classes, and determines their eligibility for Basic Skills Plus
• Conducts information sessions with students who wish to transition into college (admissions, financial aid, advising, etc.)
• Assist students with resumes, cover letters, applications, etc.
• Maintain records and complete required paperwork in a timely and confidential manner
• Provides support and works collaboratively with CCR staff, faculty, and students.
• Teach Work Smart when needed
• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities related to career pathways
• Perform other duties as needed that support and promote the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the College
• Provide CASAS, TABE, and other forms of assessments as needed.

Position Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree from a federally accredited institution

Experience working with minority populations

Strong computer skills (including familiarity with MS Office 2016)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment

Commitment to the mission of a comprehensive community college

Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered philosophy and approach to learning

Ability to work a flexible schedule including day, evening, and weekend hours at multiple sites

Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action

Collaborating and facilitating

Creating and innovating

Anticipating and responding to change

Providing vision and leadership

Assessment of student learning

Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Prior experience working with students or WIOA programs

Prior teaching experience in a community college setting

Prior experience teaching literacy and/or CTE skills

Experience in the instructional use of computers and non-traditional teaching methods

Proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) preferred