Career Coach (PT) - RPED Grant (Selma) New

$19,760 - $19,760/Yr

Alabama Community College System - Selma, AL

Part-time - Entry Level

Selma, AL

Educational Services

About the position

The Career Coach (PT) position is designed to support students enrolled in the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) Grant at Wallace Community College Selma. This part-time role focuses on guiding students from enrollment through graduation, ensuring they receive the necessary support and resources to succeed academically and professionally. The position involves developing advisement programs, conducting career assessments, and collaborating with various departments to address student needs.

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 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.
• Assist in transitioning all 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 career assessments.
• Schedule and attend college campus tours.
• Coordinate job shadowing opportunities for students.
• Maintain an ongoing database of students and services offered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and work independently.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Student coaching experience.

Benefits

• Part-time employment with a salary of $19,760.00 annually.
• Opportunity to support and guide students in their academic and career paths.