Career Coach, Student Services

JOB DEFINITION

The Career Coach will assist dual-enrolled high school students with determining career goals and identifying community college programs that enable students to achieve these goals. Cultivate programs and services for the high school learner, so that the individual can successfully enter and advance in a career path. The Career Coach will document and monitor progress of counseled participants; develop a program of study for future semesters; verify student prerequisites and requirements; assist with college applications, financial aid and scholarship applications; and develop pedagogical materials and technologies needed to enhance the advising process for high school students. The Career Coach, while on any high school campus, will follow local board of education rules and will be subject to the authority of the school building administration. Requires day and evening hours and some travel; college committee assignments; professional development; and other activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Educational Partnerships Coordinator of the county being served. Exercises no supervision.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

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 level Support students' efforts for career pathways Coordinate events designed to promote awareness of career pathways Work with high school/college personnel to prepare information related to career pathways for distribution to students and parents Follow a communication plan to ensure consistent communication with students, faculty, staff, parents, etc. Organize college campus/industry tours Recruit students to attend Cape Fear Community College for career and college promise pathways and postsecondary academic and short-term training programs from assigned school(s) or region. Represent the College at school and community functions, including CFCC Information Sessions, career presentations/workshops, college fairs, and other special events or programs. Advising and Registration Maintain contact with select advisees using a proactive advising model Assist with academic/career advising and college course registration for high school learners Maintain confidential accurate and adequate student records to assist in academic/career advising and registration of high school learners Provide information to college personnel regarding course needs for high school students Responsible for knowledge of information related to high school, community colleges, universities, 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 decisions Assist with planning to align secondary and postsecondary expectations and policies with all three Career and College Promise pathways Work with leadership within Educational Partnerships to make the college aware of course needs and strategic course offerings for Career and College Promise (CCP) students. Stay current with statewide guidelines and best practices for the Career and College Promise Program Assist with course selection, course withdrawal, program changes, and teach students about technology available to them for registration. Support Services Provide supportive interventions to help students succeed in high school/college courses; providing academic success strategies to facilitate successful transition, foster progression, and promote completion of credentials Serve as a liaison with accessibility services coordinator for high school learners enrolled in college courses Monitor student progress in high school/college classes and work with students, parents/guardians, and instructors to develop plans for success, i.e., track attendance, academic progress, early warning Assist in communicating policy and procedure information to students and parents Conducts workshops and classroom visits with enrolled students at the high school and enhanced partnership to inform and instruct the students concerning Pathways requirements Recommend procedures for maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines, e.g., coordination ADA & IDEA, and FERPA, etc. Support the Educational Partnerships leadership with evaluating CCP admission determinations, pathway add/change requests, and pathway completion forms. Attend and actively participate in College events and functions, including Open Houses, Orientation, and recruitment and outreach programming. Work closely with the CCP Admissions Records team to coordinate application and approval data entry procedures in the Student Information System.

Other Important Functions:

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Instructions to

Applicants :

This position

REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS

be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying. Candidates are required to submit

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required. Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.