Student Success Coach Leader

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Community College of Rhode Island

Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Category: Student Affairs and Services
Date Posted: October 4, 2024
Application Deadline: October 11, 2024

Job Description

Full job description

Department

Wrkfc Part/Adult Ed & Literacy

Position Category

Temporary/Part-time

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New Englands largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here.

Job Summary

Adult Education (AE) Facilitators lead adult education classes in Bridge and RI-BEST programs to master content area foundational skills and pre-college mathematics. AE Facilitators scaffold students to become independent learners and to transition from tutorial support as they enter CCRI pathways.

Duties and Responsibilities

CCRI Adult Education is hiring for multiple programs to start in person on Providence Campus and at Dept of Corrections.

Providence Campus ASE Bridge Program (14 hrs/wk): Mon, Tue, Wed 9 AM – 12 PM Or Mon, Tue, Wed 5:30 – 8:30 PM Start Date: October 28th

- Facilitate 8-week sessions focused on high school equivalency skills by leading a range of activities including activation of background knowledge, modeling, academic application, physical action and realworld application.
- Explicitly define, model and support skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning and facilitate selfdirected learning enabling students to connect learning to their lives.
- Determine students level of proficiency and adjust activities accordingly using mathematical, linguistic, literary and scientific skills to meet the needs of English Language Learner, Adult Basic Education and Adult Secondary Education students.
- Conduct intake, midpoint, and exit interviews with all students to evaluate and document academic progress and to assist in understanding of educational options.
- Collaborate with Bridge team to evaluate student work and generate educational options for students.
- Assist students in the interpretation of testing / assessment results for GED, ACCUPLACER and other assessments as needed.

RI-BEST Facilitator for Contextualized Digital Literacy @ Dept of Corrections 2 classes available, target Womens Medium Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12 – 2:30 (12 hr/wk) Mens Medium 2.5 hrs 2 nights/wk schedule TBD (8 hr/wk) Start Date: October 28th

This program will train people scheduled for release so that they have the digital life skills to achieve their goals on exit.

Facilitate contextualized digital literacy using Teaching the Skills that Matter curriculum, NorthStar curriculum.
Design adult education lessons to support mastery of critical reading skills and CASAS Competencies.
Provide foundational skills instruction and practice that integrate activation of background knowledge, academic application, and real-world application.

Technology:

Use Google and other digital platforms to work with students and with Bridge team.
Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate and use information resources to support research and learning.

Other Responsibilities:

Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Three years of experience working with adult students or adults with learning difficulties and an understanding of differentiation and universal design preferred.
Experience with adult education curriculum for NorthStar, Teaching the Skills that Matter, CASAS Competencies preferred.
Experience motivating students in the learning process required.
Excellent interpersonal communications required.
Knowledge and proficiency in Google G-Suite and/or Microsoft Office is required.

Competencies

Three years of experience working with adult students or adults with learning difficulties and an understanding of differentiation and universal design are preferred.

Reports To

Director of Adult Education and Literacy Services

Campus Location

Primarily located at the Providence Campus

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information

Part-Time (up to 18 hours per week)

Work Schedule

Calendar

Benefits

No