Job Details
Title:
Success Coach - Academic Program Facilitator (full-time)
Job Category:
Staff
College Name:
Owensboro Community and Technical College
Campus Location:
Owensboro, KY
Department:
Student Affairs
Summary:
College Overview:
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a three-campus institution located along the Ohio River in Western Kentucky.  OCTC is one of sixteen institutions in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and awards certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees in liberal arts and technical education. To learn more about OCTC, please visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ and to learn more about Owensboro and the surrounding area, you may visit https://visitowensboro.com .
Benefits:
OCTC offers a variety of health plans, wellness incentives, and retirement options for full-time regular employees. Alternate benefit variations for temporary and/or part-time job types are also available. Benefit plans include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, LTD, and Supplemental Insurance plans. Wellness Programs includes incentives applied to an HRA card for healthy life choices and activities. Additional Benefits include; vacation pay, holiday pay, institutional closure pay (2 weeks), sick pay, EAP, tuition waiver & discounts, and employee discounts. Retirement plan is a Defined Contribution 403(b) plan, 5% employee contribution with 10% employer match. Visit our benefits link for more details. https://systemoffice.kctcs.edu/employees/employee_benefits_summary.aspx .
Job Summary:
Owensboro Community and Technical College is seeking a Success Coach (Academic Program Facilitator) responsible for promoting a positive and successful learning experience for students pursuing majors and careers in advanced manufacturing and transportation.  The Success Coach will provide academic and personal support throughout the entire student lifecycle.  The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a fast-paced, open office environment with other success coaches and advisors.
Duties:
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The duties/responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Operate in a high-touch, service role focused on outreach, intervention, and student success.  Serve as a student advocate, referring students to support and engagement resources as needed.  Identify and provide outreach to underserved student populations to point them toward resources, interventions, and support activities.  Help students transition to employment or the next phase of education (transfer programs in manufacturing/transportation).
• Partner with Advanced Manufacturing and Transportation program coordinators to participate in student recruitment events and admission and enrollment activities.
• Facilitate educational planning for students to ensure students are on track to meet goals.  Advise students on academic programs and pathways in advanced manufacturing and transportation.  Advise students on opportunities for transfer and facilitate meetings with representatives from 4-year colleges.  Serve as a liaison with academic colleagues.
• Provide support to students and instructors for FastTrack cohort programs.  Work with OCTC’s Office of Resource Development to coordinate job placement opportunities for cohort members and develop partnerships with business and industry.
• Participate in early alert and other intervention strategies to proactively intervene with at-risk students as needed.  Develop and implement communication and targeted outreach plans for special populations including email, text, and social media.
• Assist in the assessment of college resources and services.  Track student progress.  Recommend opportunities for continuous improvement. Support and assist with presentations, trainings, special projects, and initiatives.  Participate in professional development activities.  Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree plus three (3) years related experience is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing and transportation industries and transfer programs available to students majoring in these areas is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
• Ability to utilize effective communication skills when working with prospective, future, and current students
• Ability to manage resources for students to access additional methods of learning
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to function well as a team member
• Skilled in the use of computerized systems and databases
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
Application Process:
Applicants must complete and submit:
• Online application
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of all college transcripts
• Kentucky State Law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment
Positions are based on a term-contract, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.
Application Deadline: November 3, 2021
Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. The search may be extended if additional candidates are needed.
Long Description:
Contact:
Open Date:
10/20/2021
Close Date:
11/03/2021
Shift Type:
1st
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Assignment Period:
12-month
Opportunity type:
Full Time
Job Type:
Regular
Degree Type:
Bachelor's
Minimum Years Experience:
1
Salary Type:
Exempt
Salary Upper:
41,000
Salary Lower:
38,000
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