Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College.

Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally . We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. 
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WHAT YOU'LL DO ON A TYPICAL DAY:

The Career Coach assists Davie County High School students with determining their career goals and identifying College programs that would enable students to achieve these goals. This is a full time grant-funded 10-month position and will be physically located at Davie County High School.

 The Career Coach reports directly to the Davidson-Davie Community College Director, Career Development and has the following responsibilities:

- Develops and implements programs and services that provide support, engagement and guidance to help high school students define career interests and explore career and educational opportunities.
- Meets one-on-one with students and families to discuss academic and career goals and develops pathways and monitors student progress toward goal achievement.
- In collaboration with the Davie County High School Career Development Coordinator, STEM lead teachers, counselors and the College Career Development office facilitate career exploration, job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and other career activities to equip students with necessary skills and employment preparation strategies.
- Collaborates with the Career Development Coordinator and the College Career Development office to maintain and distribute information regarding career fields, employment opportunities, labor market information and specific employers for full-time and part-time internship and work-study opportunities.
- Complies data and maintains records to evaluate and report program objectives and success for the purpose of modifying and/or enhancing program structure and meeting program goals.
- Collaborates with community college personnel to provide Davie County students and their families with information and support regarding college admissions, Career and College Promise pathways, student financial aid and testing.
- Prepares a variety of manual and electronic reports and materials for the purpose of communicating with staff, students, and community stakeholders.
- Collaborates with the high school Career Development Coordinator and the Director, Career Development to design and coordinate a variety of events, programs and presentations (student assessments, classroom presentations, career fairs, career day, field trips, student placement and follow-up, teacher and counselor in-services, etc.) for the
purpose of supporting a smooth transition of students from middle school to high school and from high school to post-secondary opportunities (college, employment, military training, etc.).
- Consults with the high school Career Development Coordinator to develop relationships and jointly serve as liaison with post-secondary institutions, employers, community leaders, for the purpose of building resources and expanding program opportunities for job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and committees (community organizations, advisory committees, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions and remaining knowledgeable of career opportunities and program requirements.
- Collaborates with the high school Career Development Coordinator to jointly represent Davie County High School and Davidson-Davie Community College to various on- and off-campus groups, including meetings with employers, middle and high school parents and teachers, students and the general public.
- Compiles student data and other pertinent information required for annual North Carolina Career Coach Grant reporting.
- Participates in professional development opportunities as appropriate for the position to achieve program outcomes and goals.
- Promotes the College mission, values and vision.
- Performs other tasks as assigned that support the College mission and program initiatives. 
-Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.
 -Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings
 -Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College