TEST SBEarly College Outreach Specialist (Student Success)

Duties

• Assist the Assistant Dean, Student Success with the recruitment, registration, and retention of high school students taking early college courses at MVCC
• Provide guided academic pathways coaching for dual credit students: assist students with questions regarding course selection and transferability and assist with interpretation of placement test scores.
• Inform students about campus resources available to dual credit/enrollment students. Refer students to available resources.
• Plan and deliver presentations to students and families at district high schools, college fairs, and on campus events to support and promote dual credit/enrollment.
• Provide outreach and support to high school counselors relative to college advising, dual credit course selection, and student support.
• Work alongside the coordinators of MACS Partnership to ensure high school counselors are informed about MVCC dual credit curriculum, pathways opportunities, and dual credit policy and procedures.
• Collaborate across various college departments, including working with MVCC faculty, to enhance dual credit student advising and recruitment.
• Absorb high schools with the enrollment process for dual credit/enrollment and students transitioning to MVCC after high school graduation.
• Attend scheduled evening and weekend events; be available to travel within the community college district.
• Acquire expertise of the college catalog, college programs, and college policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with school districts’ course offerings and districts’ policies and procedures for dual credit students.
• Remain current on advising best practices, statewide and national P-20 initiatives, and the IL Dual Credit Quality Act.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pursue several projects simultaneously with quality results.
• Possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively with different levels of staff within the organization.
• Knowledge or experience with conducting group presentations, such as workshops and/or training.
• Ability to relate to a variety of student populations and learners.
• Knowledge or experience with college-level first-year transition programming, including Orientation/On-line, and class curriculum.
• Demonstrated dedication to students, commitment to excellence in creating and providing student support services and ensuring student success.
• Valid Driver’s License; occasional travel to schools.