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Primary Purpose: • Responsible for helping adult students make transitions to work or post-secondary education ... Qualifications: Education/Certification: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university • Texas career counseling certificate preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: • Bilingual skills desired • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) • General knowledge of computer systems and software applications • Knowledge Primary Purpose:
• Responsible for helping adult students make transitions to work or post-secondary education
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Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Texas career counseling certificate preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Bilingual skills desired
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• General knowledge of computer systems and software applications
• Knowledge of local area vocational and post-secondary programs desired

Experience:
• Three years teaching or counseling experience
• Experience in adult education desired

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Meet one-on-one with Adult Education students and determines their career interest and goals, and provide students with information regarding transitions to work or post-secondary education.
• Refer students to Career Counselor for further testing and counseling.
• Work with the students on obtaining scholarships, grants, student loans, writing resumes and filling employment applications.
• Assist classroom teachers by teaching lessons on interviewing skills, resume writing, professional dress, how to complete employment applications as well as financial aid applications for higher education.
• Work closely with workforce centers to facilitate student access to job search resources and training opportunities offered by the workforce system, including use of online resource and site visits.
• Work closely with college and vocational school recruiters to facilitate adult student transitions to post-secondary education, including organizing site visits and college fairs.
• Coordinate with instructors on the implementation of career awareness curricula and the importance of post-secondary education in adult education classrooms.
• Follow up and maintain accurate and complete records of student attainment of employment and transition to post-secondary education goals.
• Speak to different civic organizations within the community to explain the value of Adult Education as well as the benefits received by the local businesses.
• Coordinate GED registrations and testing with students and testing centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 6 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
The Organization At Thrive Scholars, our goal is to see talented BIPOC students from economically disadvantaged communities develop economic mobility and financial security, and become the diverse corporate, civic, and academic leaders our country so desperately needs... Our comprehensive, data-driven, high-touch program model focuses on the key inflection points that can be the difference between graduating from any college, and graduating from The Organization

At Thrive Scholars, our goal is to see talented BIPOC students from economically disadvantaged communities develop economic mobility and financial security, and become the diverse corporate, civic, and academic leaders our country so desperately needs...

Our comprehensive, data-driven, high-touch program model focuses on the key inflection points that can be the difference between graduating from any college, and graduating from a top college with the grades, degree, career skills, and network needed to thrive in careers that equip Scholars for economic mobility.

The Position

Thrive Scholars seeks a strategic, student-centered leader to oversee our College Success program. In this role, the Director of College Success (CS) will manage a team of 7 College Success Managers who provide 1:1 advising to a caseload of first and second-year college students to facilitate successful college transitions and ensure that they are well-positioned to pursue their academic and career goals. The Director will be responsible for leading and developing the CS team to provide holistic advising that keeps economic mobility and career optionality at the forefront of college decision-making. The Director will also manage and direct the operations of the CS Team, including evaluating and assigning duties to College Success Managers and supporting challenging student issues. The Director will leverage their extensive knowledge of university bureaucracies and campus resources to support scholars in developing the para-academic skills needed to thrive in college.

This position reports to the Managing Director of High School and College Programs.

Key Responsibilities

College Success Program Leadership (35%)
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the College Success program and provide proactive leadership and structure to ensure successful program delivery and outcomes, including Scholar GPA, major persistence, continuous school enrollment, and retention in the Thrive Scholars program
• In close collaboration with the MD of High School and College Programs, Director of College Access, and Managing Director of Career Development, develop processes and programming that reflects alignment of goals and strategies across Thrive’s college access, success, and career programs.
• Provide ongoing program evaluation and redesign, including refining our College Success approach and benchmarks
• Strategically monitor scholar progress and provide regular reporting of student persistence and retention rates in organizational databases

College Success Team Leadership (35%)
• Be responsible for hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and talent development of 7 direct reports
• Promote ongoing learning and development for the team by identifying areas for growth to develop appropriate learning and development strategies
• Foster a positive team culture and facilitate staff engagement by effectively connecting tasks to mission impact, promoting a team practice of dialogue, feedback, accountability, and celebrating success

Summer Academy Program Leadership (10%)
• Support with Summer Academy strategy as it relates to College Success program
• Collaborate with the MD of High School and College Programs and the Director of Summer Academy to support the planning and execution of Summer Academies, including but not limited to community programming, and broader programmatic and logistical support

Curriculum Design (10%)
• Design new curriculum and iterate existing curriculum that is responsive to student needs and supports program outcomes
• Research and remain current on best practices in college persistence for low-income and first-generation students; make recommendations for improving College Success practices, policies, and procedures in support of student success
• Ensure program activities lead to effective results focused on established goals that meet Thrive’s scholar retention and performance goals (including GPA, major persistence, timely graduation, and retention in the Thrive program)
• Collaborate with MD of High School and College Programs, College Access and Career Development teams to align programming and curriculum

Cross-Program Support (10%)
• Support cross-departmental and organization-wide events and initiatives, including student recruitment, selection, and enrollment efforts

Experience & Qualifications:

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow and excel professionally. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. The qualifications and experiences listed below are intended as a guide; we do not expect candidates to check every box.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7-8 years of progressive professional experience; 3-5 years of experience in academic success/student support services
• 3+ years of direct team leadership and management experience
• Alignment to Thrive’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Strong understanding of academic success/student learning, as well as socio-emotional experience of first generation, low-income, and students of color in selective college environments
• Strength in data tracking, management, and analysis
• Ability to design and implement enhancements to improve the efficiency and quality of advising service
• Ability to design and implement training for student advisors
• Excellent people management skills, and ability to coach and develop a team towards ambitious goals
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead presentations and workshops
• Skilled relationship-builder, who is able to build trusting relationships with colleagues, scholars, and college professionals
• Skilled project manager with the ability to evaluate outcomes and make data-informed decisions

Competencies:

Along with the specific qualifications and experiences noted above, viable candidates will be expected demonstrate the following competencies:
• Strategic Collaboration: Understands how and when to work with others to drive strong results. Able to balance attention to both results and relationships.
• Building: Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful, shaping theory and/or practice in the field.
• Leading through Change: Effectively engages and mobilizes stakeholders through change by mitigating stress, demonstrating compassion, and illustrating and planning for a desirable future.
• Project Management: Effectively and consistently manages tasks and processes to on-time completion of clear and predetermined outcomes.
• Commitment to Results: Takes action to produce high-quality work with measurable results in service of Thrive’s mission and Scholars.

Travel Expectations:

The Director of College Success can be based anywhere in the United States. This role will include some travel throughout the year (approximately 2-4 trips per year) and 1-2 weeks of work on-site at our Summer Academy at the University of Chicago.

Compensation & Benefits:

Thrive Scholars offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including high-quality health and dental insurance, three weeks of paid vacation, generous professional development funding, and access to an employer-matched retirement plan. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Starting salary range: $82,194 - $88,374

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement:

Thrive has a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, including remote staff. Individuals selected for job opportunities must be fully vaccinated and up to date, per CDC guidelines, and will be required to provide proof of vaccination status in advance of your hire date.

If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, Thrive will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with our policy. Accommodation requests cannot be guaranteed, Thrive will consider requests where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the organization pursuant to applicable law. Any such accommodation must be approved in advance of signing an offer letter.

Thrive Scholars provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Knowing its importance to the success of our work, Thrive Scholars is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we aspire to build a diverse staff team and community. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We appreciate your time and will review and respond to all applications received.

For more information, please visit thrivescholars.org
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via Indeed schedule_type: Full-time and Temp worksalary: 37,860 a year
• Develops a comprehensive adult reengagement recruitment plan for SCC students who have stopped out or withdrawn from a prior program of study. • Provides enrollment assistance to prospective students new and returning to include: Career field and program exploration, application process, collecting required documents, conducting applicable testing, and serves as liaison between students and... various departments at SCC. • Prepares and conducts • Develops a comprehensive adult reengagement recruitment plan for SCC students who have stopped out or withdrawn from a prior program of study.
• Provides enrollment assistance to prospective students new and returning to include: Career field and program exploration, application process, collecting required documents, conducting applicable testing, and serves as liaison between students and... various departments at SCC.
• Prepares and conducts presentations and individual appointments with prospective students regarding enrollment, apprenticeships, work based learning, financial aid, scholarships, and other topics that support enrollment at SCC for degree, certificate and diploma completion.
• Serves as a liaison between the Director of Adult Reengagement at OneSpartanburg, Adult Education enter Directors and SCC to ensure prospective students are assisted through the enrollment process.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

Evening, weekend, and overnight travel will be required as dictated by planned student events.

Spartanburg Technical College provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
• This is a grant funded position through 2025, with projected renewal through 2030, based on program success
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 1 month agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Administrator of College and Career Development will oversee EnCompass’ comprehensive youth development programs. This administrator will collaborate with program coordinators and staff to ensure these programs are implemented with fidelity to EnCompass’ mission to prepare students for success in school and life. With a focus on college and career readiness, the person in this role will... support a whole-child model inclusive of academic The Administrator of College and Career Development will oversee EnCompass’ comprehensive youth development programs. This administrator will collaborate with program coordinators and staff to ensure these programs are implemented with fidelity to EnCompass’ mission to prepare students for success in school and life. With a focus on college and career readiness, the person in this role will... support a whole-child model inclusive of academic tutoring, social-emotional enrichments, college and career exposures, job placement, and one-to-one mentorship. Senior organizational leadership will look to this administrator for feedback and guidance on program design and performance measures with an emphasis on evidence-based models and continuous improvement. As a member of the EnCompass leadership team, the administrator will collaborate with colleagues to promote cross-program alignment and will also supervise program coordinators and navigators who provide direct service to youth.

Job Responsibilities:
• Oversee Youth Development Programming
• Review program-specific foundational documents including, but not limited to, logic models, participant agreements, and partner-facing program overviews to align with organizational goals and best practices in youth development; revise when appropriate.
• Solicit, incorporate, and prioritize youth voice and feedback in program design and continuous improvement.
• Work with program coordinators to ensure programs are implemented as designed; support coordinators and front-line staff in day-to-day operations by observing, participating in, and debriefing program events and activities on a regular basis, including mandatory attendance on an annual multi-day overnight college tour trip.
• Uphold protocols that ensure the safety of all program participants and staff.
• Develop and monitor program budgets to reflect and appropriately utilize relevant funding; partner with coordinators to track spending.
• Collaborate with program coordinators to create a clear profile of the appropriate participants and corresponding recruitment strategies to reach enrollment targets.
• Work with Data & Evaluation Manager and Director to identify evidence-based program measures; monitor progress toward articulated outcomes; adjust when necessary.
• Manage Relevant Community Partnerships and Represent EnCompass in the Community
• Foster effective collaboration with existing schools (K-12s and colleges) and community partners; work with partners to brainstorm and execute action steps for addressing issues facing youth.
• Collaborate with program coordinators to identify appropriate schools, employers, agencies, and providers for new partnerships to meet the evolving needs of youth.
• Attend meetings and events that relate to youth engagement, college readiness, and workforce development in Monroe County.
• Represent EnCompass with external stakeholders and at relevant community meetings.
• Organizational Leadership
• Communicate a clear vision for youth development services to colleagues across various organizational teams.
• Participate in EnCompass leadership meetings; represent the interests and perspectives of youth, as well as the teams supporting them, within supervised programs.
• Identify opportunities for internal collaboration, service layering, and strengthening of the K-12+ pipeline and career pathways.
• Support effective communication and partnership between academic and navigation programs and corresponding staff.
• Collaborate with communications and development team to leverage appropriate grant opportunities, track and report relevant data outcomes, and communicate the importance and impact of our youth development programs.
• Staff Supervision
• Assign responsibilities/duties to the coordinators and navigators.
• Monitor and evaluate performance with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Offer ongoing professional coaching tailored to the role of each direct report.
• Identify appropriate external professional development opportunities to meet the needs of staff.
• Additional responsibilities, as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Unyielding commitment to students, families, and the EnCompass mission
• Effective communication skills, particularly as they relate to the development of trusting relationships with staff, students, and families
• Commitment to the principles of multiculturalism, diversity, and collegiality
• Commitment to sustaining and expanding community partnerships
• Dedication to a whole-child, youth- and family-driven approach to service delivery
• Collaborative approach to service delivery and conflict resolution
• Experience with and expertise in evidence-based best practices youth development, college transitions, and job readiness
• High standards of professionalism in all aspects of performance; ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality in job-related matters
• Flexibility and creativity in developing and delivering services and programs
• Independence, initiative, resourcefulness and an attitude of teamwork and service
• Ability to coach and supervise a high performing team
• Familiarity with current research in family-school-community partnerships, social-emotional learning, developmental relationships, and restorative practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and client databases/student information systems

Qualifications:
• Minimum –
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, or relevant field
• 3 years of experience working with youth in a professional capacity
• 2 years of experience managing, developing, or supervising staff
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Preferred –
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or relevant field
• 5 years of experience managing programs

DEI Commitment:

It is our pledge to nourish an organizational culture which strives to:
• Embrace diversity in all forms and structure policies and practices to increase representation of qualified individuals who reflect the communities we serve
• Prioritize equity in employment, compensation, promotion, and professional development
• Increase access to quality services, educational and economic opportunities, and lifelong success for students and families
• Value the unique backgrounds and experiences of each person we employ and serve
• Cultivate a work environment where all people feel safe to express ideas

Salary:

$60,424 - $84,864/year based on experience
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Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Administrators Posted On: Fri Jan 19 2024 Job Description: Basic Function and Responsibilities... Develop and maintain engagement and relationship strategy and activities for the college's P-20 (preschool through post-secondary education) partners. Work collaboratively with education partners to create and implement pathways from secondary education, through Oakton Community College, to four-year institutions. Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Administrators Posted On: Fri Jan 19 2024 Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibilities...

Develop and maintain engagement and relationship strategy and activities for the college's P-20 (preschool through post-secondary education) partners. Work collaboratively with education partners to create and implement pathways from secondary education, through Oakton Community College, to four-year institutions. Manage the college's articulation process including Illinois Articulation Initiative, as well as Illinois Community College Board articulation agreements (Form 13).

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop the college's transition strategy in collaboration with division deans and faculty, as well as appropriate Student Affairs partners.
• Administer Oakton's Dual Credit initiatives. Develop and maintain relationships with district high schools, faculty, and staff in order to increase and support Dual Credit curricula.
• Develop and support an institutional program for the Credit for Prior Learning. Work with Department Chairs, faculty, the Alliance for Lifelong Learning, and other stakeholders in order to establish a comprehensive and sustainable CPL initiative.
• Cultivates effective working relationships and communications with college and university articulation/transfer representatives to create new articulation agreements and transfer plans.
• Working with the Office of Institutional Research and the Dean of Curriculum and instruction, provide data and analyze data that informs and guides Academic Affairs annual strategic and tactical planning.
• Serve as a member of the Academic Strategy Team, Enrollment Management Team, Student Success Team, and other college Committees/Task Forces/ Working Groups as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Working Conditions:
• Master's Degree in Education (Curriculum, Assessment, Educational Leadership, or related emphasis); or comparable field. Comprehensive knowledge of current theory and practice in assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness is required.
• Knowledge of research methodology including survey design and administration, focus group protocol, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, mixed methods approaches, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Minimum of three years' experience in design and management of program evaluation and assessment and/or other types of outcomes-based fields.
• Expert knowledge of standard desktop computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.
• Must possess highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to present controversial information, diverse opinion and to persuade. Must be able to handle all duties and information in a confidential manner.
• Organizational skill including the ability to adequately establish time frames and deadlines; to meet deadlines and to follow through.
• Work is performed in a general office environment. Some travel is required.

Physical Demands:

Light lifting up to 10 lbs and light carrying up to 10 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to building on-Campus and to visit off-Campus entities. Work is performed in a general office environment and sedentary in nature. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Additional Information:

Supervision Received:

Administrative supervision is received from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Supervision Exercised:

Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over classified staff which support college transitions.

Salary Range: $116,000 - $131,000

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have hybrid schedule options available after 30 working days.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation.

About Oakton Community College

For 50 years, Oakton Community College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.
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