Academic Success Coordinator - TRIO reposted

SALARY:$40,000.00 - $44,000.00 Annually

DIVISION:Instruction

DEPARTMENT:Academic Support

OPENING DATE:12/13/21

CLOSING DATE:01/14/22 05:00 PM

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

TRIO Student Support Services at Craven Community College is committed to creating and maintaining a supportive environment for low income, first-generation and disabled students that encourage academic excellence and integrity, student success, and individual responsibility through leadership and service to increase retention and the graduation rates of its participants. The Academic Success Coordinator- TRIO is a federally funded grant position.

NOTE: The TRIO SSS Program is funded by the Department of Education and is in the first year of a 5-year funding cycle.  Annual appointments are subject to annual reauthorization of federal funds under the Department of Education. Continued appointments are contingent upon the availability of funding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with student targeted recruitment, outreach, and review of applications of all TRIO Student Support Services Program 
• Develops a student individual Student Success Plan (ISP) with each new participant and utilizes the plan to monitor student progress
• Conducts outreach to students referred by partners in the College
• Provides counseling\advising designed to alleviate barriers to student success  
• Serves as the primary advisor for TRIO participants including: providing information about academic requirements, appropriate selection of courses, academic planning registration, and add/withdrawal for classes 
• Makes referrals to local mental health resources in conjunction with the Director 
• Coordinates returning student retention and activities, incorporating new students each semester 
• Plans and implements cultural enrichment activities, trips, and transfer trips for program participants each semester 
• Enhances the development of participants non-cognitive skills through group activities, cultural enrichment, career preparation workshops, mentoring, and leadership program 
• Documents all contacts and services electronically and in students’ files, maintaining confidentiality of student data 
• Assists with the Annual Performance Report (APR) 
• Compiles and analyzes data for reports: prepares and submits reports as requested 
• Participates in the open house, new student orientation and various college-wide events 
• Provides input and assists in the creation of TRIO SSS materials 
• Participates in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned
• Performs other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values and goals as it relates to the TRIO SSS Program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Education Psychology, Sociology, Student Affairs, or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

Two (2) years’ professional work experience in a post-secondary setting or in a relevant field or setting.

Valid NC drivers' license.

Preferred:
Experience with TRIO Student Support Services or other TRIO funded programs.

Experience with Blumen, Colleague and Aviso.

Understanding of and experience with TRIO Programs and federal grants

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• College procedures and best practices for promoting retention, academic success and graduation and transferring of college students
• Student development theory, techniques and research associated with ensuring the success of diverse student populations
• Advising practices and principles
• College policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources, student life and support services
• Transfer requirements and articulation agreements
• Principles, procedures and practices of data collection and analysis

 
Skills

• Strong organizational, problem-solving and time management skills
• Interpersonal skills with proven ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in a variety of Window-based computer programs relative to performing responsibilities, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with Colleague and Blumen
• Professional behavior that supports team efforts and enhances team behavior, performance and productivity

 
Abilities

• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, curriculum, graduation requirements and evaluate student transcripts or records
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions
• Ability to commit to student-centered principles 
• Ability to plan and implement program activities and services
• Ability to assist students with the development of non-cognitive skills
• Ability to assist students with achieving academic success by overcoming challenges and preparing them for university transfer and career readiness
• Ability to build trusted relationships with first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities and willingness to advocate on their behalf within the College and beyond
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form 
• Establish positive employee, student and public relations with those contacted in the course of work
• Prepare and maintain required reports and records
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cravencc/jobs/3344083/academic-success-coordinator-trio-reposted

800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
252-638-7335

hr@cravencc.edu

Position #2021-00115
ACADEMIC SUCCESS COORDINATOR - TRIO REPOSTED
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