NC Career Coach

The purpose of the career coach is to cultivate programs and services for the high school learner, so that the individual can successfully enter and advance in a career path. High School Outreach Responsibilities Career Exploration and Programming 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 tours Advising Maintain contact with select advisees using a proactive advising model Assist with academic/career advising for high school learners Maintain accurate and adequate student records to assist in the annual mandatory reporting required by the grant 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 Maintain compliance with NACADA core values and competencies for academic advising Support Services Responsible for acquainting themselves with the roles of collaborators in the high school through the NC Career Coach Advisory Board. This partnership is between the college and high school, which includes the high school career development coordinator, counselor, and principal as well as community college personnel. Provide supportive interventions to help students succeed in high school/college courses; provide academic success strategies to facilitate successful transition into college environment Assist in communicating policy and procedure information to students and parents Conduct 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. Workforce Engagement Responsibilities Business and Industry Engagement Develop professional relationships with business and industry leaders to remain knowledgeable about the careers available for graduates entering the workforce. Coordinate with local business leaders to offer high school learners' opportunities to learn about career availability in the service area. Coordinate tours with local industries to expose students to various career pathways Skills and Abilities a. Possess excellent skills for planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives. b. Ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain positive/collaborative relationships with colleagues, students, peers, etc. c. Effective communication skills (written and oral) in a variety of settings with people from di-verse backgrounds, educational levels, and age groups d. Working knowledge of MS Office and relevant applications, and internet platforms. e. Possess a working knowledge of secondary and postsecondary education f. Independently perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects g. Enthusiasm to foster a collaborative team-based work environment with a willingness to see tasks through to completion Bachelor's degree, required Two years' experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education Demonstrated ability to build relationships within an education setting; plan, organize, and implement programs and services; and provide tracking and assessment to ensure quality Commitment to the learning/student-centered environments Working knowledge of Datatel/Colleague, preferred Experience with or demonstrated knowledge of career services Knowledge and practical application of student/career development theory Knowledgeable in all aspects of the student experience to include coaching, mentoring, academic/career advising, student/career services and progression