Student Academic Support Coordinator
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JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision, the Student and Academic Support Coordinator will coordinate all college planning and career development services, including outreach and advising for concurrent enrollment offerings for students attending Jones County and other surrounding schools, including course and programs at the Jones County Regional Center. This person will provide individual and group assistance to students related to college planning and career development activities, be familiar with college admission and advising practices, and work closely with area high schools to successfully transition students into postsecondary programs or work. This position will require a positive attitude, high level of detail, effective relationship building and collaboration skills with a diverse group of individuals and departments within the College. Strong communication skills are desired. Some evening hours will be required.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist students in determining educational and career goals.
- Plan and implement student recruitment and retention activities.
- Assist with student supervision and reporting student progress for early warning and retention.
- Maintain contacts with area high schools; the Workplace Learning Connection, Kirkwood Adult High School & Alternative High School program; and other appropriate business, agency, and community organizations.
- Conduct group and individual advising sessions with any or all Kirkwood students.
- Serve as liaison between faculty, students and school districts.
- Coordinate recruitment, student orientation, onboarding, and registration process.
- Assist with the creation of college planning and career development material
- Visit classrooms and provide college planning and career development information
- Correspond with area school Counselors and Principals
- Assist in formulating and implementing marketing and communication plans.
- Assist with student advocacy.
- Implement academic and employability assessment instruments.
- Access Kirkwood programs and support services for college planning and career development activities.
- Serve as the A.D.A. Accommodations Advocate for eligible students.
- Coordinate and deliver career development and workplace readiness courses and workshops.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
- Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
- Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, local school district staff, and general public.
- Read, understand, and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written communications.
- Possess strong human relation skills, get along with diverse personalities.
- Be a creative, energetic, and self-motivated individual with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
- Possess a working knowledge of personal computer.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in Education, Counseling, Marketing, Communications or related field required.
- Must have a valid drivers license and own transportation.
- Minimum of three years in an educational setting preferred.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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