Coach, Multicultural & Undocumented Pathway
Company: Joliet Junior College
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Title:Coach, Multicultural & Undocumented PathwayJob
Description:POSITION TITLE: Coach, Multicultural & Undocumented
Pathway
STATUS: Full time
DEPARTMENT: Center for Multicultural Access and Success (CMAS)
DIVISION: Student Development
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: TOSSC
REPORTS TO: Director, Multicultural & Undocumented Resources
(MUR)
PLACEMENT: Support staff, grade 8
MINIMUM PAY RATE: $49,497.49 annually
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity,
gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an
AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates
who would enhance the diversity of its staff.POSITION SUMMARYThis
position provides primary academic intervention and support for
underrepresented diverse student populations. Develops and
coordinates academic intervention strategies to improve retention
rates of underrepresented, multicultural, undocumented and English
Language Learners through the facilitation of academic coaching,
advocacy, and strategic academic intervention and referrals to
other student support services. Travel between campuses, and
flexibility including evenings and weekend required.ESSENTIAL JOB
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1.Professionally represent Joliet
Junior College and uphold the College's core values.2.Provide
academic coaching, advocacy, and referrals to support services;
promote student success among underrepresented, English language
learners, undocumented, and other diverse student
populations.3.Assist with the selection process of CMAS
participants and develop individualized student success plans for
students and provide redirection of students' educational and/or
career goals when needed.4.Facilitate weekly communication with new
CMAS participants and ongoing outreach to ensure students
successfully implement their individualized student success
plans.5.Assist with registration, financial aid, New Student Group
Advising Sessions (NSGAS), and orientation of CMAS students/college
community.6.Represent Joliet Junior College at community events and
other recruitment programs and initiatives targeting
underrepresented, multicultural, English Language Learners, and
undocumented students to expand awareness about educational
programs and benefits offered. 7.Actively participative in the
planning and development of all MUR leadership programs and
workshops, marquee events, as well as other CMAS marquee events as
assigned.8.Assist with academic intervention priorities that are
identified by the college. Maintain databases, track recruiting and
other activities, and generate ad-hock/monthly reports.9.Monitor
data that informs proactive outreach efforts to connect with
academically challenged students. 10.Actively support and
collaborate with all MUR staff in accurately compiling data
regarding retention of students served, assessment of programs and
services, outcomes and report trends.11.Represent the College at
recruitment/outreach activities at designated high schools,
community-based organizations, college nights, and other special
events to ensure those students receive follow-up from MUR and/or
the academic intervention communication center staff. 12.Work in
partnership with Workforce Education to promote opportunities for
students in transition to credit coursework, academic
certifications and/or degree seekers.13.Assist in the development,
collaboration, and coordination of cultural programming such as
Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, and Asian Heritage
Month.14.Work collaboratively with appropriate individuals and
other campus departments in achieving the goals and objectives of
MUR, CMAS and all college initiatives and priorities.15.Perform
other related duties as assigned; travel between campuses, nights
and evenings required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS1.Bachelor's
degree.2.Two (2) years of experience working with diverse
populations. 3.Excellent interpersonal, communication, time
management and organizational skills4.Experience with the
educational, social, and cultural concerns of African American,
Latin, Asian, international and undocumented students and other
underrepresented groups.5.Knowledge of regulations related to
immigration and applicable federal and state laws affecting
undocumented students.6.Strong personal computer skills and
knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.7.Must possess a Valid Driver's
License.8.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and
effective working relationships with other members of the college
and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional
intelligence.9.Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values
of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration,
humor and well-being, innovation and quality.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS1.Master's degree in related discipline.2.Community
College experience.3.Demonstrated experience working as an advocate
for diverse student populations.4.Familiarity with GradesFirst and
Student Planning Module systems.5.English and Spanish verbal and
written communication proficiency.6.Demonstrated multicultural
competence.PHYSICAL DEMANDS1.Normal office physical
demands.2.Ability to travel between campus locations and to and
from community events.3.Ability to drive designated college
vehicles to transport students to and from college sanctioned
activities.WORKING CONDITIONS1.Duties are performed indoors in the
usual office and/or outdoor environment.2.Use personal vehicle to
travel to off-campus outreach activities.3.Some nights and weekends
as directed.4.May be assigned to work at other campus and/or
satellite campus locations.PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH
YOUR APPLICATION:* Resume* A cover letter with your interest in
being considered for the position.* Unofficial Transcripts (must be
included)Internal candidates must adhere to the terms of employment
regarding length of time in current position as outlined in their
union contract.Full Time/Part Time:Full timeUnion (If
Applicable):TOSSCScheduled Hours:40
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