Success Coach- Industrial Technologies
About the role
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace. Industrial Technologies Success Coach Advanced Manufacturing, Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (HART), Welding Technology, Welding - Industrial Maintenance, Logistics, Truck Driving (CDL), and Pipefitting. Full-time Denison, TX Supports students from enrollment through graduation through advising students about program and career options, teaching a college success course, and managing a caseload of First Time in College (FTIC) students. The programs this position supports are Pre-Health Science, Nursing University Transfer, Associate Degree Nursing, Surgical Technology, Athletic Training and Kinesiology.
Responsibilities
- 40% Manages a caseload of First Time in College Students; answers questions, monitors student progress, and advises students to improve student completion. This includes reviewing student data and developing action plans, assigning mentors to support learning objectives providing services for special populations, promote behavioral intervention strategies (BIT), and serving as a liaison between students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
- 20% Advises students on college programs and career options.
- 20% Teaches a zero hour college success course to help students develop habits for academic success. Works with students each week to provide instruction and answer questions as needed.
- 10% Updates student information in the advising module as needed to maintain accurate records.
- 5% Provides workshops to include but not limited to time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
- 5% Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience: Six months to two years of similar or related experience required. 4+ years experience preferred.
Interpersonal Skills: A