ETS Tutor-Mentor Coordinator/Advisor
- Employer
- Southwestern Michigan College
- Location
- Dowagiac
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
ETS Tutor-Mentor Coordinator/Advisor
Posting Number: 20110747
Job Category: Staff
Job Description Summary:
Southwestern Michigan College, a two-year college located approximately 30 minutes north of South Bend, Indiana, and approximately 30 minutes from Lake Michigan's eastern shore is seeking a full-time Educational Talent Search (ETS) Tutor-Mentor Coordinator/Advisor who is dedicated, enthusiastic and excited to work with low-income, first generation middle and high school students.
ETS works to guide students through middle and high school and on to a post-secondary education. This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the conditions presented in the Educational Talent Search grant; planning, developing, designing, implementing, refining and evaluating educational, career, social and cultural activities to 750 middle school and high school students; and performing other related duties as assigned by project director. This position will report directly to the Director of ETS and has the essential duties and responsibilities of, but not limited to the following:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
-Share information about Talent Search Program goals and activities with target school and agency personnel and with applicants.
-Recruit and select eligible program participants.
-Coordinates the tutoring/mentoring within the target schools.
-Visit target schools for tutoring site visits.
-Plan and conduct group meetings and individual conferences with participants, clarify interests and goals, administer and interpret career assessments, provide effective career guidance and educational advising.
-Consult with guidance counselors or service agency caseworkers to coordinate counseling activities with participants.
-Provide participants with information about secondary and postsecondary programs of study.
-Help participants apply to and choose appropriate secondary and postsecondary programs of study.
-Explain how, when, and where to apply for financial aid and assist participants with their financial aid applications.
-Maintain accurate records of advising activities.
-Assist in writing and distributing monthly newsletters.
-Represents Educational Talent Search at local, state, regional and/or national conferences and workshops to enhance program development.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
-One year experience working with low-income, first-generation students
- Demonstrates familiarity with college academic requirements
- Computer proficiency
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends
- Willingness to travel; must have valid driver’s license or state ID and reliable transportation
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated sensitivity to needs of first-generation, low-income students
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree
-Teaching certification
-Counseling or Social Work certification
-Experience with learning styles and learning assistance strategies
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, visit https://swmich.peopleadmin.com/postings/2601
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Organization
Working at Southwestern Michigan College
Accreditations/Affiliations
Since joining the ranks of other prestigious Michigan colleges in 1964, Southwestern Michigan College has continually expanded its curriculum and now offers more than 30 Associate degrees. Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Southwestern Michigan College is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.
Colleges and universities periodically engage in a process of self-study and external review in order to renew their accreditation status. Southwestern Michigan College completed its self-study and was re-accredited through 2021.
Core Values
The core values of Southwestern Michigan College describe the beliefs that direct the college in all that it does.
- “Excellence with a Personal Touch” is a working principle guiding our actions.
- High quality is inherent in all that Southwestern Michigan College does.
- We have a commitment to be responsible managers of college resources: human resources by promoting growth, satisfaction, and empowerment; financial resources by operating with a balanced budget and investing in the future; physical resources by maintaining a high quality physical plant.
- We believe in “Knowledge for all.” As the only institution of higher education in the district, Southwestern Michigan College has the dual responsibilities of providing postsecondary career preparation for those who are seeking immediate employment and college coursework and degrees for those seeking baccalaureate degrees.
- We have a commitment to being a learner-centered college, developing students through a total college life experience and providing them with 21st century services.
Mission Statement
The mission of Southwestern Michigan College is to serve our community by providing affordable local access to high quality postsecondary career preparation and college education – including the total college life experience.
Degrees/Certificates
A Michigan community college that averages in the top 5 percent for student transfer success, Southwestern Michigan College offers programs that lead to Associate degrees and/or certificates.
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