JAG College - Kokomo, United States - Ivy Tech Community College

Description

Provide program leadership for the Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) College program, which has a primary mission to support students in the JAG high school program in meeting their career and postsecondary educational goals. The JAG College & Career Readiness Coordinator (CCR Coordinator) is responsible for program oversight, development, and implementation, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, budget and data management and reporting, and employer, faculty and partner/stakeholder engagement for the grant-funded JAG College initiative within the Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area. The coordinator provides leadership and supervision for the development and coordination of the JAG College professional development, employer networking and supportive services components. The coordinator assists multiple departments in the implementation of the recruitment plan for the campus and is responsible for participating in recruitment activities, both on- and off-campus.

This is a grant-funded position through the end of the grant period (June

·Program Leadership

Work in collaboration and cooperation with the Director of ASAP and Indiana Department of Workforce Development to develop program goals and objectives that are in line with statewide initiatives and provides leadership in and/or carries out the implementation of these goals and objectives.

Works with faculty, staff, and students to promote diversity and an inclusive environment within the JAG College program and Ivy Tech.

In collaboration with program and regional campus leadership, identifies and effectively engages community stakeholders for student support and general programming needs.

Leads the design and implementation of the outreach and recruitment plan to maintain a constant pipeline of prospective students.

Provide instruction for IVYT programming in each assigned school/cohort.

Attend meetings and professional development training hosted by Ivy Tech and DWD.

·Student Focus & Academic Affairs

Collaborate with JAG Specialists, teachers, counselors, and administrators at area high schools regarding students in their junior and senior years of high school to begin the process of relationship development to support the transition process to postsecondary education to the College.

Acts as a support resource for students in the JAG College program.

Deliver services, either virtually or in-person or serve as liaison with Ivy Tech programs such as: information sessions, campus tours, admissions, assessment testing, advising, orientation sessions, registration, transcript, and financial aid resources for students and families in the Kokomo service area recruiting region.

Use a facilitated online learning methodology (Ivy Prep/Knowledge Assessment) in which students engage in self-directed, computer-based modules that focus on developing skills in math, reading, and writing with one-on-one support so students can develop the skills necessary to place directly into college level courses without taking additional remediation.

Track student progress, attainment and implement individual development plans as needed.

Assist and coordinate with the Academic Advising office regarding program selection and specific student interventions.

Collaborate with other departments to provide support services as needed.

Advocates for students in the JAG College program both with internal Ivy Tech employees and external stakeholders, when appropriate and within the guidelines of FERPA regulations.

Serves as a problem-solver and thought-partner with students to address their needs, concerns, and/or barriers to retention and completion.

Create a learning community among the students being served through this program that builds a sense of belonging and offers peer-to-peer mentoring and leadership development opportunities.

Connect with JAG student cohort as campus mentor.

Host JAG student orientation day as applicable.

Host, at minimum, two (2) enrichment workshops.

Employer/Stakeholder Engagement

Serves as the liaison between Ivy Tech and the Indiana Department for Workforce Development regarding JAG initiatives.

Engages employers and workforce development stakeholders in meaningful and mutually beneficial collaborations.

Manages stakeholder communication via in-person meetings, written programs, newsletters/updates, and online communications.

Ensures broad awareness and engagement of key employers, workforce development stakeholders, staffing firms and industry associations and networking groups.

Represents Ivy Tech and DWD at community partnership meetings, workforce development events, and economic development initiatives.

Evaluation & Data Management

Identifies and tracks program outcomes and indicators via the JAG National Data Base (e-NDMS) and appropriate Ivy Tech systems.

Ensures program design and strategy supports the overarching program goals, outcomes, and targets.

Monitors student data and provides monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to the Director of ASAP.

Identifies and responds to opportunities for program growth and improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in education, psychology, student personnel, management, business, or related field required.

One to two years' experience in educational programing serving diverse student populations (preferably secondary and/or postsecondary public institution).

Experience in teaching, counseling, advising, case management, workforce development, or related field.

Must demonstrate excellent communication and team building skills, the ability to be decisive, and provide leadership in a community college setting.

Must be able to work well with people from various social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

Knowledge of computer applications and familiarity with computerized records systems required.

Passion for seeing students succeed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, student personnel, management, business, or related field.

Not-for-profit management experience.

Previous knowledge of the JAG program or experience with the JAG student population or similar student population.

Previous knowledge of Ivy Tech Community College programs and credentials offered.

The ability to put ideas to work and cultivate individual plans tailored to the needs of individual students.

The initial funding for this position is co-funded by Ivy Tech and DWD. Based on high-level performance standards, the opportunity to gain additional funding for multiple years is expected. This position will provide the capacity needed to consistently achieve high-level student outcomes based on retention, degree attainment, and connection to the workforce.

OTHER

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent up on that outcome.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.