Description

Johnson County Community College
Position, Department: JCAE Transition Coach, Continuing Education & Workforce Development

Type of Position: Part-time Regular, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 25 hours per week

Pay Range: $24.16- $30.20 per hour and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Pay Grade: 55.55

Benefits Category: Partial benefits



Position Summary:

The JCAE Transition Coach is responsible for assisting GED, English Connection, and ESL students in succeeding in JCAE coursework and with all aspects of preparing for future success in college, in a career, and in their community. Focus includes:

• Connecting students with essential support services (transportation, childcare, housing, food, etc.) to eliminate barriers that might otherwise impede their progress.
• Helping students explore and research career options to determine their career and life goals, and work with them to develop strategies to achieve their goals.
• Supporting enrollment at JCCC (applying to the college, applying for financial aid, preparing for placement testing, engaging with JCCC Counselors, selecting courses, enrolling in classes, purchasing materials and textbooks, connecting students with JCCC resources, etc.).
• Initiates, leads, and supports marketing efforts to build awareness and promote JCAE.
• Supporting student job search and placement.
• Collect and report student data for internal use and to meet state reporting requirements

This is a 25 hour per week part-time regular position.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field

Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in adult education as an instructor and/or as an advisor, mentor, or coach

Demonstrated student focus, with passion for serving adults in attaining basic skills and high school equivalency credentials, and for encouraging their continued pursuit of education and/or career training

Demonstrated project management skills and effective program development and execution

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint, and have experience with enterprise resource systems

Strong relationship-building and communication skills (oral and written)

Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating with peers and individuals inside and outside the program to promote program objectives and leverage resources to advance program objectives

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

Knowledge of FAFSA and financial aid options

Available for periodic evening and weekend work as needed and occasional travel within Kansas

This position requires 25 hours per week, and currently offices in Olathe. Work schedules are negotiable, but the TC will work Monday through Thursday with a schedule that includes morning, afternoon, and evening hours to maximize accessibility to all JCAE students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field

Knowledge of functions and processes associated with college admission, financial aid, resources for students, challenges of first-generation students

Familiarity with JCCC departments, processes, and key staff

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and/or cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.



Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Connect students with essential support services (transportation, childcare, housing, food, etc.) to eliminate barriers that might otherwise impede their academic progress.
• Help students explore and research career options to determine their career and life goals, and work with them to develop strategies to achieve their goals.
• Support enrollment at JCCC (applying to the college, applying for financial aid, preparing for placement testing, selecting courses, engaging with JCCC Counselors, enrolling in classes, purchasing materials and textbooks, connecting students with JCCC resources, etc.).
• Initiates, leads, and supports marketing efforts to build awareness and promote JCAE.
• Supports student job search and placement.
• Collects and reports student data for internal use and to meet state reporting requirements.

*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.



About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.



To apply, please visit: https://careers.jccc.edu/en-us/job/495509/jcae-transition-coach







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