Gear Up Success Coach - 3430
at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, NC 28372, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 20 Jul, 2024 | Not Specified | 27 Apr, 2024 | N/A | Leadership Skills | No | No |
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Description:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
MIN T/E REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree preferred or a Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience working with high school and/or college age students • Knowledge of college services including financial aid and degree completion activities is a must.
- Candidate must demonstrate ability to exercise independent judgment and also show strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.
- Successful candidate must be willing to use cell phone for work-related activities and be willing to travel.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- At the direction of the GEAR UP Access and Success Manager, represent GEAR UP at middle and high schools and other functions to encourage interest and enrollment of students at the partner institution and build support for student success.
- Help schedule, plan and conduct campus tours for GEAR UP students and parents as needed.
- Attend and participate in GEAR UP NC and Inside Track trainings as requested.
- Build trusting relationships with a diverse student population by delivering personalized, constructive, engaging, motivating, and informative coaching sessions.
- Coach students on developing a plan to achieve their academic and career goals by assessing on values/goals, needs and obstacles.
- Manage confidential information, and provide accurate student information in contact management system(s).
- Contact and schedule coaching sessions with students, as needed.
- Utilize online programs, such as uCoach, to assist in accountability documentation and to provide student services.
- Provide accurate and direct feedback to Access & Success Manager to receive assistance and foster continuous improvement.
- Project, assess and report on student likelihood to retain.
- Contribute as both an individual coach and a team member in order to further GEAR UP and UNC Pembroke’s mission and goals
- Other duties as assigned by partner institution supervisor.
Responsibilities:
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION UNIT
GEAR UP North Carolina (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs in North Carolina) is a college access initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education and designed to increase the number of first generation, low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The GEAR UP Success Coach will work with UNC Pembroke and GEAR UP NC to support first year college students from target high schools. This will be done through high quality, high touch coaching, providing accountability, and facilitating successful personal development. Coaches are expected to complete various coach training programs, engage in observation and debrief processes, and complete certifications while developing and fine tuning the art and science of coaching. The GEAR UP Success Coach is also expected to encourage interest in postsecondary education and build support for student success.
Coach will report to the Director of New Student Programs. The GEAR UP Success Coach and university supervisor will have the GEAR UP Access and Success Manager as their point of contact with GEAR UP NC.
1. At the direction of the GEAR UP Access and Success Manager, represent GEAR UP at middle and high schools and other functions to encourage interest and enrollment of students at the partner institution and build support for student success.
2. Help schedule, plan and conduct campus tours for GEAR UP students and parents as needed.
3. Attend and participate in GEAR UP NC and Inside Track trainings as requested.
4. Build trusting relationships with a diverse student population by delivering personalized, constructive, engaging, motivating, and informative coaching sessions.
5. Coach students on developing a plan to achieve their academic and career goals by assessing on values/goals, needs and obstacles.
6. Manage confidential information, and provide accurate student information in contact management system(s).
7. Contact and schedule coaching sessions with students, as needed.
8. Utilize online programs, such as uCoach, to assist in accountability documentation and to provide student services.
9. Provide accurate and direct feedback to Access & Success Manager to receive assistance and foster continuous improvement.
10. Project, assess and report on student likelihood to retain.
11. Contribute as both an individual coach and a team member in order to further GEAR UP and UNC Pembroke’s mission and goals
12. Other duties as assigned by partner institution supervisor.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Education Management
Teaching / Education
Education, Teaching
Diploma
Proficient
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Pembroke, NC 28372, USA