Coordinator of Summit Scholars

Workweek

20-29 Hours I Flexible Schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends. This position is grant funded.

Position Summary

The Coordinator of Summit Scholars will support the Director in the planning and implementation of the project. Responsibilities of the Coordinator include: assisting with planning and implementing the SSS program; assisting with preparing required fiscal and performance reports; assisting with ensuring adherence to all applicable state and federal requirements; discussing educational opportunities and financial aid options with individual students and groups; providing support for social emotional learning; providing successful intervention strategies and referrals to other support services as needed; presenting information about college success strategies and SSS services to individuals and groups; entering and tracking SSS participant information and data; conducting follow-up to track student progress and outcomes. This position will also support TRIO SSS participants as a coach and be designated a caseload.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Director to ensure the goals and objectives of the SSS project are completed
• Utilizing College resources and information, and working within College policies, develop, implement, and coordinate innovative and impactful academic support and retention interventions and initiatives to impact the success and lifelong learning of student participants
• Maintain systems for tracking TRIO SSS student retention and persistence towards graduation
• Assist in the identification and selection of program participants
• Create weekly monitoring reports, quarterly reports, and other statistical data to show program impact
• Maintain detailed records of all aspects of students’ progress including academic, social, and personal
• Maintain a coaching caseload of participants within the grant project
• Coordinate programming related to the SSS Project, particularly related to recruitment, retention, graduation, and transfer

• Develop, plan and chaperone activities, events, field trips and college tours, per the program proposal

• Drive an MCC van, bus, or rental vehicle for program activities/events, ensuring safe transportation of students and staff to off-campus events, field trips, and other designated locations.
• Understanding MCC budget procedures, support the fiscal operations for TRIO SSS operations, including providing budget recommendations, making purchases, and reporting of contributions
• Help students gain or improve necessary skills for academic success, including goal setting, time management, development of study skills, and career/major planning

• Develop relationships with student participants that will allow to understand the student’s academic history, financial aid requirements, workload, and personal/family situations, as appropriate
• Meet with assigned students on a regular basis to monitor and follow up on student progress, including GPA, credits, academic program completion/graduation, transfer, and athletic eligibility
• Collaborate with various campus support offices and faculty to ensure smooth transitions for all facets of the TRIO SSS student experience from enrollment to completion
• Design, implement, and facilitate workshops to enhance academic success
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish TRIO SSS program responsibilities and activities

• Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, higher education, adult education or related field
• Minimum of three years of directly related experience in counseling, advising, or higher education
Experience implementing educational programs for students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds

• Experience with financial literacy and career coaching
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills
Experience working with TRIO Programs in a higher education setting

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of databases.
• Ability to learn new technological applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with highly detailed information and disseminate that information to diverse groups and individuals.
• Sensitivity to students whose cultural and educational experiences differ from his/her own.
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, problem-solve, organize, and prioritize work with minimal supervision and by using independent judgment.
• Willingness to share responsibility for improving work relations as a collaborative team member.
• Ability to work under pressure with composure.
• Ability to follow leadership and college-wide procedures.
• Ability to work in a high-quality, focused service environment in a professional manner with excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective teaching and academic counseling skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, safe driving record, current automobile insurance, and use of personal car.
• Ability to safely handle heavy books, packages, and book trucks up to 20 pounds unassisted.
• Commitment and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Commitment to the College mission and goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

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