Career and College Promise Advisor

Nash Community College•Rocky Mount, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To connect high school students with community college programs that will assist in preparing for career goals. Essential Responsibilities Communicate with all stakeholder groups with regard to career pathway opportunities. Work collaboratively with school counselors and Career Development Coordinators on pathway development aligned with Career Clusters. Bridge seamless student communications between college and school system. Support student success and retention through attendance tracking and communication between community college instructors and high school data managers. Provide professional development for middle school teachers and counselors, and high school teachers, counselors, and Career Development Coordinators. Assist counselors and Career Development Coordinators in scheduling to facilitate certificate completion. Advise students on college transfer and career pathways using resources such as the UNC System transfer guides. Assist students and schools in scheduling students for correct academic courses associated with career pathways. Connect students to service learning, job shadowing, and internship opportunities. Enhance access to NCC for underrepresented students. Coach students on successfully completing online courses in partial fulfillment of certificate completion. Enhance access to career pathway choices for the underrepresented and those at risk of not pursuing higher education. Disseminate information and effectively and positively communicate with high school personnel regarding the CCP program to all stakeholder groups. Advise students regarding the CCP Program, including college transfer and CTE pathways. Assure that all student enrollment and registration materials are accurately submitted. Work collaboratively with high school and college personnel to recruit and retain CCP students. Understand and explain success strategies to students for on campus and online courses. Create and share weekly student progress reports with high school personnel. Respond to instructor and partner communications and document student contacts. Respond to daily emails and phone calls in a timely manner. Attend professional development to enhance leadership and advising skills. Adhere to the MOU between Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) and Nash Community College. Meet NCPS requirements to work in middle and high school settings (i.e. background check). Create programs and events to enhance enrollment and retention. Operate under the policies and procedures of Nash Community College. Participate in professional development activities provided by NCC. Participate in College events and activities. Maintain regular on-site attendance during normal hours of college operations consistent with expectations and College policies and procedures. Initiate and answer telephone calls and video conference calls. Perform other duties as assigned which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of NCC. Serve on various committees as assigned. Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning and retention.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Two (2) years directly related experience working with high school students and career advising.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Related experience in academic advising and working with public schools to create partnerships and help students create plans for post-secondary success.
Special consideration will be given to individuals with a high school counseling background and/or experience at the community college, four year college, or university level with a background in appreciative advising.

Responsibilities

Communicate with all stakeholder groups with regard to career pathway opportunities.
Work collaboratively with school counselors and Career Development Coordinators on pathway development aligned with Career Clusters.
Bridge seamless student communications between college and school system.
Support student success and retention through attendance tracking and communication between community college instructors and high school data managers.
Provide professional development for middle school teachers and counselors, and high school teachers, counselors, and Career Development Coordinators.
Assist counselors and Career Development Coordinators in scheduling to facilitate certificate completion.
Advise students on college transfer and career pathways using resources such as the UNC System transfer guides.
Assist students and schools in scheduling students for correct academic courses associated with career pathways.
Connect students to service learning, job shadowing, and internship opportunities.
Enhance access to NCC for underrepresented students.
Coach students on successfully completing online courses in partial fulfillment of certificate completion.
Enhance access to career pathway choices for the underrepresented and those at risk of not pursuing higher education.
Disseminate information and effectively and positively communicate with high school personnel regarding the CCP program to all stakeholder groups.
Advise students regarding the CCP Program, including college transfer and CTE pathways.
Assure that all student enrollment and registration materials are accurately submitted.
Work collaboratively with high school and college personnel to recruit and retain CCP students.
Understand and explain success strategies to students for on campus and online courses.
Create and share weekly student progress reports with high school personnel.
Respond to instructor and partner communications and document student contacts.
Respond to daily emails and phone calls in a timely manner.
Attend professional development to enhance leadership and advising skills.
Adhere to the MOU between Nash County Public Schools (NCPS) and Nash Community College.
Meet NCPS requirements to work in middle and high school settings (i.e. background check).
Create programs and events to enhance enrollment and retention.
Operate under the policies and procedures of Nash Community College.
Participate in professional development activities provided by NCC.
Participate in College events and activities.
Maintain regular on-site attendance during normal hours of college operations consistent with expectations and College policies and procedures.
Initiate and answer telephone calls and video conference calls.
Perform other duties as assigned which contribute to the efficient and effective operation of NCC.
Serve on various committees as assigned.
Participate in and support ongoing assessment, planning and evaluation to improve student learning and retention.