Career Coach (FT) - RPED Grant (Selma Campus)

Wallace Community College Selma - Selma, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Selma, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach position at Wallace Community College Selma is a full-time role funded by the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Grant. The primary purpose of this position is to support students from enrollment through graduation, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance to succeed academically and professionally. The role involves developing advisement programs, conducting career assessments, and providing counseling on career preparation and resources.

Responsibilities

• Support students from enrollment through graduation for the RPED grant.
• Assist with the development of an intrusive advisement program.
• Revise and teach ORI 101 Classes.
• Administer Career Assessments upon student Admission.
• Assist students with a selection of Meta majors based on Career Assessments.
• Meet with student advisees a minimum of 3 times per semester.
• Monitor students' grades through Dropout Detective and counsel students via various communication methods.
• Resolve problems by clarifying issues and implementing solutions.
• Follow up to ensure the resolution of each issue.
• Re-enroll students by focusing on outreach and retention efforts.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve student issues.
• Track students' progress to ensure class attendance and academic progress.
• Provide counseling on career preparation and resources before graduation.
• Serve as point of contact for student onboarding after initial enrollment.
• Assist in transitioning students into college by informing them about various processes and support services.
• Conduct seminars on college success strategies and job acquisition skills.
• Submit required reports and maintain appropriate records.
• Assist students with career exploration activities and assessments.
• Schedule and attend college campus tours.
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students.
• Maintain an ongoing database of students and classrooms where services are offered.
• Work well with others and show respect to all college constituents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grant Project Director, Dean of Students, and President.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Resources Services, Psychology, Education, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• One-year experience in counseling at high school or post-secondary level.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of database and word-processing programs.
• Demonstrated experience working with low-income and/or first-generation college participant populations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with low-income, high risk or under-represented students.

Nice-to-haves

• A Master's Degree.
• An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the college.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Student coaching experience.

Benefits

• Salary of $45,000, contingent upon grant funding.
• Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants.