Nc Career Coach

JOB
Funding is contingent upon annual approval of State General Fund Appropriations. The project period is based on the five-year grant cycle. The intention is to achieve outcomes that will allow selected colleges to sustain the position beyond the grant period.FLSA: Paraprofessional, non-exemptThe Career Coach is a partnership between College of The Albemarle and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. The purpose of the Career Coach is to cultivate programs and services for the high school learners, so that individuals can successfully enter and advance in a career path.The Career Coach receives supervision from the Director, Admissions and Recruitment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Career Exploration: Support outreach efforts involving high school learners to raise career awareness of opportunities and assist in enrollment of high school learners on the college levelSupport students' efforts for career pathwaysCoordinate events designed to promote awareness of career pathwaysWork with high school/college personnel to prepare information related to career pathways for distribution to students and parentsFollow a communication plan to ensure consistent communication with students, faculty, staff, parents, etc.Organize college campus/industry toursAdvising: Maintain contact with select advisees using a proactive advising modelAssist with academic/career advising for high school learnersMaintain accurate and adequate student records to assist in academic/career advising of high school learnersProvide information to college personnel regarding course needs for high school studentsResponsible for knowledge of information related to High School, Community Colleges, Military Pathways policies and procedures, as well as information related to community workforce development resources to provide students with timely information and guidance, assisting students in making informed decisionsSupport Services: Provide supportive interventions to help students succeed in high school/college courses; provide academic success strategies to facilitate successful transition into college environmentAssist in communicating policy and procedure information to students and parentsConducts workshops and classroom visits with enrolled students at the high school and enhanced partnership to inform and instruct the students concerning Pathways requirements
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an education setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality servicesWorking knowledge of Datatel/ColleagueWorking knowledge of PowerSchoolExperience with or demonstrated knowledge of career servicesKnowledge and practical application of student/career services and progressionPossess excellent skills for planning, organizing, implementing new initiativesAbility to establish, cultivate, and maintain positive/collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, peers, etc.Effective communication skills (written and oral) in a variety of setting with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groupsWorking knowledge of MS Office and relevant applications, and internet platformsPossess a working knowledge of secondary and postsecondary educationIndependently perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projectsAbility to foster a collaborative team-based work environment with a willingness to see tasks through to completion