NC Career Coach

$41,635 - $41,635/Yr

Isothermal Community College - Spindale, NC

Full-time

Spindale, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The NC Career Coach will support Isothermal Community College by developing programs and services aimed at high school learners, facilitating their successful entry and advancement in career pathways. The role involves significant outreach to high school students, advising, and providing support services to ensure students are well-prepared for college courses and career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support outreach efforts involving high school students to raise awareness of opportunities and assist in enrollment of high school students in Polk County to Isothermal Community College.
• Support students' efforts for career pathways, recruitment, and enrollment efforts.
• Coordinate events designed to promote awareness of career pathways.
• Work with College personnel to prepare information related to career pathways for distribution to students and parents.
• Organize campus tours.
• Establish and follow plans to ensure consistent communication with students, faculty, staff, parents, and additional stakeholders.
• Assist with college advising for high school students.
• Maintain accurate and adequate student records for assessment purposes.
• Provide information to college personnel regarding course needs for high school students.
• Responsible for knowledge of Polk High Schools' and ICC's policies and procedures, as well as information related to community workforce development resources, to provide students with information and guidance to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Provide supportive intervention to help students succeed in college courses.
• Serve as a liaison with the Counselor and Student Advocacy Coordinator for high school students who need accommodations when enrolled in college courses.
• Arrange and assist with placement assessment and provide assessment interpretation.
• Monitor student progress in ICC classes and work with students, parents/guardians, and instructors to develop plans for success.
• Develop and implement assessment methods/processes to evaluate the program quality.
• Assist in communicating policy and procedure information to students and parents/guardians.
• Recommend procedures for maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, e.g., coordination ADA & IDEA, Title IX, and FERPA, etc.
• Conduct workshops and classroom visits with enrolled high school students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, required.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an education setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality, required.
• Commitment to the learning-centered environment, required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Datatel/Colleague, preferred.
• Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of career services, preferred.
• Knowledge and practical application of student/career development theory, preferred.
• Be knowledgeable in all aspects of the student experience to include: coaching, mentoring, advising, student/career services, and progression, preferred.

Benefits

• Educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability.