NC Career Coach Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

Posting Details
Position Information Title NC Career Coach
Full or Part Time Full Time
Number of Months 12 Months
Proposed Date of Employment 05/15/2025
Work Schedule Permanent or Temporary Temporary
Salary Band

Hiring Range:

$41,635-$48,000
Position Summary Information Position Summary The NC Career Coach will cultivate programs and services for the high school learner, so that the individual can successfully enter and advance in a career pathway.
The Career Coach will divide their time between two Rutherford County High Schools, but will also periodically report to Isothermal Community College for meetings, professional development opportunities, etc.
Position is contingent on annual allocation of grant funds from the State Board of Community Colleges. The project period is June 30, 2023, to June 30, 2028. Responsibilities Career Exploration
Support outreach efforts involving high school students to raise awareness of opportunities and assist in enrollment of high school students in Polk County (PC) to Isothermal Community College (ICC).
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. Advising
Assist with college advising for high school students.
Maintain accurate and adequate student records to 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
Support Services
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 needs 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. Skills and Abilities 1. Develop an understanding and appreciation of the mission, history, current programs, services and goals of Isothermal Community College.
2. Possess excellent skills for planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives.
3. Ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, students, peers, etc.
4. Effective communication skills (written and oral) in a variety of settings with people from diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups. 5. Ability to operate computer, mobile devices, and related software including Microsoft Office and relevant applications, and internet platforms.
6. Possess a working knowledge of secondary and postsecondary education.
7. Independently perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects.
8. Ability to foster a collaborative team-based work environment with a willingness to see tasks through to completion. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Posting Detail Information Open Date 04/11/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Additional Information Isothermal Community College provides educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Isothermal Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer Institution. If accommodation or assistance is needed in completing this application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@isothermal.edu or via phone at (828) 395-4192.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Applicant Documents
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