Part-time Advising Staff

Monroe Community College; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Community College is seeking Student Success Coaches to support student retention, persistence, and success by providing educational guidance and planning services, including academic advisement, transfer exploration, and career decisions.

Primary duties include advising on course selection and registration, evaluating transcripts, helping students set educational goals, and navigating campus resources. Bilingual ability is preferred. Earned bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• Provide academic advising to students, including assistance with course selection, registration and navigating other college resources.
• Assist students with setting educational and career goals and provide options to achieve these goals.
• Evaluate and interpret high school and college transcripts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to students, including assistance with course selection, registration and navigating other college resources.
• Assist students with setting educational and career goals and provide options to achieve these goals.
• Evaluate and interpret high school and college transcripts as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution

Job description

Student Success Coaches play a critical role in student retention, persistence, and success. Major responsibilities include providing educational guidance and assistance for students by offering a wide range of educational planning services, including academic advisement; exploring transfer opportunities; and making appropriate career decisions.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

• Provide academic advising to students, including assistance with course selection, registration and navigating other college resources
• Assist students with setting educational and career goals and provide options to achieve these goals
• Evaluate and interpret high school and college transcripts as needed
• Assist students with understanding transfer college options
• Assist students with navigating the network of academic support services

Secondary Functions:

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Director
• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth.which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution
• Computer skills, particularly BANNER, Starfish, and the aptitude to learn new systems as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Pay Rate: $30/hr

Hours: 20 hoursper week

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:The physical demands and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position involves primarily sedentary work, including prolonged periods of computer use and keyboarding. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. The position may involve occasionally lifting or moving items up to 10 pounds. Work is performed in a typical office environment with no adverse conditions. Occasional travel between campus buildings or to other local or out-of-town locations for meetings or conferences may be required.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing your foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S

Please note:As part of the application process all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references.References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.