The Success Coach will work with local educational agencies to identify potential students interested in high demand, high wage occupations while providing guidance and information into career and college pathways. Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of Student Services, this position will educate high school counselors, career coaches, teachers, students, and parents about post-secondary opportunities at Reid State Technical College.

At a minimum, the essential functions of the Success Coach are to:

• Work with local high school counselors and career coaches on technical programs available at Reid State Technical College.
• Advise students on the benefits of obtaining career, technical, and dual enrollment education.
• Provide a calendar of upcoming events and activities to college, and school administrators and staff.
• Assist the College with recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and financial aid processes.
• Assist school counselors with registering students for ACT, SAT, and/or ASPIRE test and reviewing and discussing results.
• Assist Testing Services with assessing student preparedness to enter college.
• Invite Business/Industry Leaders to speak to students about careers.
• Introduce students to “Soft Skills,” i.e., resume assistance, dress for success, etc.
• Coordinate college program visits to share information with students.
• Initiate the Summer Support Program for students prior to college enrollment.
• Implement personalized task lists for students to complete over the summer.
• Participate in school related activities in which enrollment can be promoted, i.e., Parent(s) Night(s), Athletic events, Academic Booster Clubs, FAFSA nights, etc.
• Work with Student Services Team members to meet RSTC enrollment goals.
• Maintain records for enrollment, tracking, and grant reporting purposes
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities.
• Engage all stakeholders, including, but not limited to high school students, counselors, career coaches, teachers, and parents with informational sessions concerning Reid State Technical College.
• Build professional partnerships with secondary school personnel.
• Promote the philosophy, mission, and vision of RSTC to the public.
• Represent the College professionally while handling all student inquiries confidentially.
• Collaborate with department chairs and program directors to stay abreast of program changes.
• Submit monthly progress reports on services provided to local communities and schools.
• Communicate with department chairs and program directors about opportunities for growth, improvement, and innovative programs based on secondary school feedback.
• Establish a relationship with our local education agencies to create meaningful opportunities, early access and awareness for first generation students.
• Comply with all Local Education Agencies (LEA) and the State Department of Education policies.
• Comply with the policies of the Alabama Community College System.
• Work well with others and show respect to all college constituents.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college.
• Two years related experience in the field of Social Work, Counseling, Human Resources Services, Psychology, Education or other related human service degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Computer Skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and database programs.
• Experience working with low income, high risk or under-represented students.
• Demonstrated ability to build meaningful, quality relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree from a regionally accredited college.
• Minimum (2) years work experience in Student Affairs at an institution of higher learning
• An understanding of an commitment to the philosophy and mission of the Alabama Community College System.
• Ability to organize and work independently.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application systems to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the responsibility of the applicant. To be considered for an interview, (only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment, incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview). The applicant must submit the following:

• A completed official College employment application
• A current resume
• Written verification of minimum, required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates, job title, indicate if the employment was full-time or part-time, and be on official letterhead with an authorized signature.
• Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm applicant meets educational requirements.) Copies of High School diploma will not be accepted.

Applications must be filed online at: https://www.rstc.edu/employment if at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Technical College (bjackson@rstc.edu).Please Note: All application materials must be electronic – It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED, MAILED, OR E-MAILED application materials.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expenses. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Reid State Technical College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit a nonrefundable fee of $24.40 for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Reid State Technical College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Reid State Technical College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.