What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRIO Talent Search, Success Coach position at COASTAL BEND COLLEGE?
Apply to the position by following the link below:
https://coastalbend.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=coastalbend
If you are interested in helping Coastal Bend students succeed at CBC, please submit an application to join our team. Coastal Bend College (CBC) is a dynamic, success driven Community College that is focused on student success across 10 counties in South Texas with the main campus in Beeville, TX and 3 other centers in Alice, Kingsville and Pleasanton. We are searching for an engaging, passionate, TRIO Talent Search, Success Coach to help lead our College during this ever-changing Community College environment.
Target start date: 2/17/2025
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Hourly Pay Rate: 17.30 - 18.17
Primary Site Location: Beeville
Open Until Filled
Essential Functions:
Responsible for ensuring success in meeting the Educational Talent Search Program’s purpose and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work effectively with several target schools’ personnel and administrations.
- Possess strong time management skills to effectively schedule workshops and events.
- Knowledge of academic advising and college, career, financial aid and economic literacy activities as indicated on their Individual Academic and Service Plans.
- Ability to document services provided to assign participants.
- Ability to use electronic technology such as PC’s, copiers, tablets, and mobile WI-FI hot spots.
- Knowledge of computer software to communicate to staff, students, parents, and community resources: Microsoft office 365, Blackboard, and Cougar Den.
- Recruit participants by informing the community and schools about the program by using public service announcements, flyers and presentations.
- Performs academic needs assessment on student applications.
- Assists in the selection of program participants.
- Implements program objectives.
- Plans and supervises extracurricular activities such as university campus tours, educational seminars, and cultural events.
- Establish and maintain contact with key personnel at baccalaureate institutions.
- Provides assistance to youth in gaining admission to secondary and post-secondary institutions.
- Provides participant tutoring opportunities.
- Participation in state, regional and other training opportunities.
- Utilizes various computer programs such as Blumens, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Operates digital cameras, PowerPoint equipment, digital camcorders, etc.
- Performs related duties as assigned by Project Director.
Other Duties:
- Will participate in Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
- Will participate in college responsibilities such as Institutional Effectiveness Committee, Task Force, etc.
Travel Requirements:
Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance to travel to other locations including target area schools and to attend meetings/trainings.
Environment:
Office environment with some work outdoors during CBC and Talent Search functions (i.e. TRIO Days and Orientation).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required in education, counseling, social work, higher administration, or an appropriate field related to Project objectives
Preferred Qualifications:
Education Degree Equals Associate's Details Equals Minimum of three (3) years of appropriate and relevant professional experience working for a TRIO federal program or similar related program/project serving low-income and potential first-generation college students (grades 9-12). Experience providing academic advising services and college, career, financial aid and economic literacy information to an assigned caseload of secondary school students (grades 7-12). Experience advising and assisting low-income and potential first-generation college students (12th graders) with the college admissions and financial aid process on an individual and group basis. Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers like those facing Project Participants.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.30 - $18.17 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
