Function of Position:
Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Inspiring Start Programs, the Student Advocate will work as a case manager for students in Strong Foundations and Pathways to MCC programs. The advocate will work under the ESL Grant Coordinator to provide advisement and academic coaching to students in the above programs, and will also assist the ESL Grant Coordinator as needed with pre-onboarding and onboarding new students, reporting, and liaising with MCC faculty and staff.
More broadly, the student advocate will work to help their case load students succeed in their classes, and provide whatever academic and non-academic support possible. Many of the students in Strong Foundations and Pathways to MCC are at high risk of dropping out. They need proactive support. Providing that support is the student advocate's most important responsibility.
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
Pre-Onboarding Duties:
Assist in recruitment and orientation eventsOnboarding Students into Programs:
Conduct intake of applicantsAssist students through the placement and registration processesCase Management:
Track student progress to goal achievementMaintain a caseload of students, providing case management support and coachingReferral to community resourcesConnect students to on campus resourcesWork with college systems and software to manage caseload Advise students' academic and non-cognitive needsConduct and coordinate workshopsTransition students to the next academic step of their pathIntervention: communicate with faculty, coordinate interventions for academics, behaviors, attendance, Starfish response, develop realistic career goals and plans Other:
Report on the persistence, retention, and completion objectives of students in the programsMeet weekly with faculty to discuss student progressSecondary Functions:
Performs additional duties as assigned.Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends and at all campus locationsMCC Expectations:
Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Earned Bachelor's in social work, psychology/counseling, education or a related fieldExperience advising or counseling underrepresented studentsCompetence with administrative software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and willingness to further develop as necessaryAdept at learning new technologiesExperience in higher education institution
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Social Work, licensed counselorTwo years advising or counseling underprepared studentsUnderstanding of trauma-informed practicesDemonstrated knowledge /proficiency with SIS, LMS early intervention and/or degree audit systemsBilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently
Additional Information:
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: Approximately 15-20 hours per week
Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $23.07 to $24.73 and is based on these mentioned factors.
MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.
Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.
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Application Instructions:
Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S
Please note: As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.
Category: Professional Staff
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Department: Academic Foundations
Locations: Rochester, NY
Posted: Nov 19, 2024
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Part Time
Position ID: 183221