JOB GOAL:

Additional income between $4380-6348/per year on top of wage depending on the health plan selected.

Kirkwood offers a very competitive benefits package as well. https://www.kirkwood.edu/about-us/faculty-leadership/leadership-team/human-resources/benefits-forms

Currently hiring two full-time positions. One to serve City High School in Iowa City and one to serve Solon High School.

To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be a key part of the implementation of a new strategic initiative focused on specialized student-facing positions designed to work directly through community colleges and partner high schools across Iowa. College and Career Transition Counselors (CCTCs) will create targeted connections with students and families during crucial periods of high school, and focus on the preparation for academic success and postsecondary access of students. Not all students graduate high school with equal backing and support. CCTCs will seek to identify barriers to student access and achievement, particularly economic, organizational, and equity challenges. Under limited supervision, the ideal individual will be integral in implementing a new strategic plan for closing equity and achievement gaps through intervention efforts related to college and career preparation and postsecondary success, with particular effort to foster greater equity in the outcomes of students known to have a non-equitable challenge ahead of them. This is a year-round position where approximately 80% of the time will be spent at the high school and 20% of the time (and summers) at Kirkwood. Some evening hours and daytime travel will be required throughout the year.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.

Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.

Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.

Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead students, individually or in groups, in their development of academic, college, and career goals, with a particular focus on students of color and other equity-seeking populations.

Deliver a case-management approach, including proactive communications, case documentation, follow-through with students, faculty and other resource entities to achieve student success.

Educate students about the college application process, educational program offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and placement, and related school district and college guidelines.

Collaborate with high school counselors and other secondary and post-secondary personnel to support academic progress, career exploration, goal-setting, socially responsible leadership development, and college success planning for all students.

Observe attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, and leading students to determine educational and career goals.

Work with college campus partners on the development and enhancement of collaborative college efforts in the areas of admissions, advising, financial aid, student activities, concurrent enrollment, housing, and registration.

Assist onsite with summer programs, college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or college transition events.

Collect and analyze pertinent student data and confer with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling resources.

Collate metrics from various sources and critically analyze data, so as to provide insightful contributions to crucial organization decisions.

Conduct family and community outreach and activities to strengthen family/school partnerships, connect with the community and higher education resources to plan for post-secondary education, and facilitate comprehensive college selection and financial planning processes.

Collaborate with high school personnel to develop systems for implementing individual career and academic plans (ICAP) needed for success in post-secondary education.

Teach college/career exploration courses, first-year experience courses, student development courses and direct workshops for students.

Work with other college departments including but not limited to Academic Departments, College Credit in High School; the Workplace Learning Connection, Kirkwood Adult High School & Continuing Education program; and other appropriate business, agency, and community organizations.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

You are able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.

You approach your work as a collaborator who seeks to connect to your work from multiple relevant angles while working independently to manage multiple initiatives at once.

You demonstrate knowledge of race equity concepts, cultural competence and racial identity development principles as they relate to your work.

You are committed to understanding diversity within and among equity-seeking populations and work to build engagement strategies that welcome a diverse group of perspectives and values.

You understand how to engage, support and mentor students from equity-seeking populations with an emphasis on race equity.

You seek to build community among a diverse team of colleagues by promoting cultural competence, engagement in equity and inclusion work, and welcoming multiple perspectives and worldviews.

You assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.

You express yourself clearly and effectively through oral and written communications with attention to audience awareness.

You are a self-motivated individual with excellent time-management and organizational skills.

You possess a working knowledge of personal computers and have the ability to learn database software related to working with student data, institutional data, and communication.

You aspire to work with people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as cultivate an environment that values differences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in School Counseling. Well-developed skills in Oral and written communication with the ability to prepare and deliver public presentations.

Evidence of ability to use data and research to develop, assess, and improve student success outcomes.

Competency in using personal computers and other forms of technology to carry out daily tasks. Must maintain a flexible work schedule with the ability to plan, organize and manage time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in counseling, advising, recruitment, promotions, admissions or related experience in secondary and/or post-secondary education settings. Demonstrated competence working with financial aid and academic programs serving low-income, minority, and ELL students and families. Understanding of the community college mission, knowledge of current college education and student services procedures and practices, with a demonstrated focus on student success. Evidence of ability to use data and research to develop, assess, and improve student success outcomes. Well-developed skills in oral and written communication with ability to prepare and deliver public presentations. Competency in using computers and other forms of technology to carry out daily tasks. Must maintain a flexible work schedule with ability to plan, organize and manage time.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Professional Service License.Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation.

EEO AA/STATEMENT:

Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560, Fax: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.