Career Coach (Technical Programs)
Employer
Job Location
Whiteville, NC
Columbus County
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Closes: Friday, August 13, 2021
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, human services, business, or a technical field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Experience working with a public middle, secondary, or a postsecondary institution.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an educational setting: plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality.
- Ability to travel to off-site campuses.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
- Ability to carry out institutional effectiveness activities and participate in the life of the college (i.e. serve on committees, advise, participate in activities).
- Commitment to the community college "open door" philosophy and the comprehensive community college concept.
- Willingness to conduct activities related to outreach and articulation from/to public schools.
- Willingness to work day, evening, weekends, and at unconventional times.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business, counseling, marketing, education, business, or a technical field.
- Two years’ experience in academic or career counseling on mentorship program.
- Experience in a middle, secondary and/or post-secondary educational institution in the areas of admissions, assessment, instruction, and/or advisement.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with an educational setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality.
Position Description
The Career Coach will report to the Dean of Student Services. The Career Coach will travel to area high schools and is responsible for helping high school and college students interested in technical programs define their career aspirations and identifying community college programs and/or training to meet those aspirations and achieve their educational and career goals. The Career Coach will assist students in making informed decisions regarding career and educational plans in preparation for success in post-secondary education and training. The Career Coach works cooperatively with SCC faculty and staff in the following areas:
- Monitor the technical pathways and students on the pathways from enrollment to employment.
- Assist in development and continuous improvement of the technical pathways.
- Provide career exploration, planning, and development guidance and college advisement to high school students in the technical fields.
- Maintain quality partnerships with secondary school personnel, by collaborating with high school counselors and Career and Technical Education Coordinators (CTE) to promote CTE degree options/careers and develop Career Development Plans.
- Engage students, counselors, faculty, parents, and all other stakeholders with information sessions related to college opportunities; participate in school-related activities in which SCC and articulated credit can be promoted (Parent Nights, grade-level meetings, etc.).
- Maintain current knowledge of enrollment matters for traditional students, as well as College and Career Promise students and Early College High School students.
- Conduct career advising sessions with students.
- Assist in development of 9-14 career pathways.
- Maintain accurate and adequate student records to assist in academic/career advising and registration of high school learners.
- Provide supportive interventions to help students succeed in college courses; providing academic success strategies to facilitate successful transition, foster progression, and promote completion of credentials.
- Conduct orientations for SCC technical students at the beginning of each semester.
- Maintain quality partnerships with local business and industry leaders to promote career readiness among students and develop career exploration opportunities (job-shadowing, internships, industry tours, etc.).
- Maintain quality partnerships with secondary school personnel in collaboration with the Dean of Student Services.
- Coordinate Career Fairs for students.
- Provide assistance to students during their transition from secondary to postsecondary institutions.
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Student Services to execute initiatives in assigned high schools.
- Work in collaboration with high school to promote CTE degree options/careers and develop Career Development Plans.
- Participate in team meetings and professional development activities, as recommended by the Dean of Student Services.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Services.
How to Apply
The starting date for the positions is September 1, 2021. Salary is dependent upon qualifications, experience, and labor market. Excellent references from previous employers must be furnished upon request.
A completed Southeastern Community College application (located on the SCC website), a resume, letter of interest addressing the requirements and educational transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will be sufficient for the screening process, but official copies must be submitted prior to employment) must be submitted to the college Human Resources Office in order for applicants to be considered for this position. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Telephone (910) 642-7141, extension 310. www.sccnc.edu
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Post Contact
Bill Maultsby