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Support Coach, Center for Male Engagement (2 Positions Available)

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Community College of Philadelphia
Location
Main Campus

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Position Title:

Support Coach, Center for Male Engagement (2 Positions Available)

Requisition Number:

SCA00479

General Description:

The Center for Male Engagement (CME) is a college-wide initiative designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of male students of color at the College through intentional, coordinated and culturally responsive programming. The CME Support Coach will provide a broad range of services, including, but not limited to, ongoing case management, academic support, career and leadership development, life skills, and cultural enrichment activities to facilitate the academic and personal success of its diverse participants.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the recruitment, enrollment, and orientation of student participants in the program.

  • Manage a cohort of students and monitor students’ retention and academic progress based on individualized academic, career, and financial plans.

  • Screen and direct students to appropriate departments regarding enrollment and financial aid, academic counseling and advisement, basic needs and other social supports, transfer options including dual admission, and graduation processes.

  • Assist in the screening of social services needs and ensure that students are referred to appropriate support services, as needed.

  • Coordinate the delivery of academic support, career development, leadership development, and life skills workshops.

  • Assist in daily data collection, assessment of program activities, and bi-annual performance reports.

  • Collaborate with faculty to provide real-time academic and social support for program participants.

  • Collaborate with other student support services to develop and implement programming leading to increased student retention and academic outcomes.

  • Collaborate with external community-based organizations to recruit prospective students, cultivate partnerships, and provide effective services to prospective participants.

  • Facilitate professional development trainings related to evidence-based practices for supporting male students of color in higher education.

  • Maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying racial/ethnic, economic, gender (identity), sexual orientation, religious backgrounds and disabilities.

  • Deliver quality customer service to both internal and external constituents in a professional and courtesy manner.

  • Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the mission and core values of the College.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in student personnel, social services, higher education leadership or related field required. Any and all degrees must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.

  • Two (2) years direct experience working in an education or social service environment along with experience working with underrepresented and culturally diverse populations required.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel required.

  • Demonstrated competency in organizing data, maintaining files, and preparing reports required.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programming leading to increased retention and academic outcomes required.

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds required.

  • Exceptional organization and planning skills required.

  • Excellent group facilitation and presentation skills required.

  • Ability to collaborate with others required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree preferred.

  • Experience working in a higher education setting preferred.

  • Familiarity with integrated management software such as Banner, CANVAS, Starfish, Engage, and Canva as well as social media platforms preferred.

Work Location:

Main Campus

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All new employees will be required to submit proof of their primary COVID-19 vaccination series as a condition of employment by their hire date absent a valid exemption. Booster shots are strongly encouraged, but not mandated.


Interested persons should complete an online application

Cover letter of interest and resume REQUIRED

*Names and contact information of 3 professional references OPTIONAL Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

Review of applications will commence on September 13, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Community College of Philadelphia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Equal Access Employer. The College encourages applications from individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Salary Grade or Rank:

1

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with relevant experience

Job Posting Open Date:

08/30/2021

Type of Position:

Administrator

Employment Status :

Full-Time

Organization

Working at Community College of Philadelphia

Welcome to Community College of Philadelphia, a public, open-admission institution that provides both academic resources and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. As the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia, the College has served more than 685,000 of the city's residents since 1965. We serve a diverse population of students, from recent high school graduates starting here on their path to a bachelor's degree, to adults looking to change careers. On our Main Campus or at any of our three Regional Centers within Philadelphia, we offer the convenience our students need to fit classes into their busy schedules.

We seek to empower our community through education, one individual at a time. More than 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and strengthen our local economy. It is our mission to prepare Philadelphians for a new career or transfer to a four-year college so that they can achieve their educational and career goals.

Community College of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting a work environment which attracts and retains talented, high caliber faculty and staff, and which challenges each of us to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College.

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