Community College of Philadelphia Hiring for Academic Coordinator, Gateway to College at Pennsylvania, United States Full Time

General Description

The Academic Coordinator position provides a broad range of
services in support of students enrolled in the Gateway to College
program. As the primary contact for Gateway to College students,
this position initiates and maintains ongoing and consistent
student contact to ensure student success within the program;
provides direction for academic support, course selection, and
oversight for student attendance and other issues; researching and
evaluating available internal and external services to assist
students in removing barriers and persisting to graduation. Other
responsibilities include assisting the Project Director in the
development, implementation and monitoring of program recruitment
and retention strategies.

This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Employment is based on
the continuation of grant funding.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct information sessions and one-on-one counseling to
students and their families concerning the Gateway to College
program requirements.

• Assist the Project Director in the coordination of program
outreach, intake, evaluation and orientation processes.

• Collaborate with school district, relevant city offices and
community groups to identify and implement referral processes for
potential students.

• Provide an exhaustive set of academic and social-emotional
supports for students to ensure program retention and student
success.

• Maintain ongoing and consistent contact with students and their
families regarding student progress, attendance and behavioral
issues, etc.

• Assist in the development of program materials and forms specific
to program operation and student data tracking.

• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of academic,
social-emotional and career-related activities for program
students.

• Actively participate in all Gateway events such as graduation,
student social events, student achievement celebrations, program
orientations, community service activities, etc.

• Assist the Project Director in facilitating presentations to
internal and external audiences to promote the program.

• Monitor student progress, review academic records and provide
support to students to ensure academic progress, program retention
and completion, and daily attendance while maintaining accurate and
updated case files at all times.

• Prepare and maintain reports and appropriate documentation per
program requirements and objectives.

• Communicate with College offices and external social
service/academic agencies to explain program requirements and
address individual student progress or needs.

• Adhere to FERPA regulations as they pertain to maintaining the
security and confidentiality of all student records, as well as
maintain the confidentiality of other documents on behalf of the
program and the College.

• Maintain sensitivity, understanding and respect for a diverse
academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty and staff of
varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic
backgrounds.

• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the mission,
goals, and core values of the College.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Science,
Counseling or related field required.

• At least two (2) years of experience working directly with
at-risk youth (16 to 21 years old) in an educational or social
service environment required.

• Experience assessing student needs and coordinating educational
and community-based services for the purposes of student support
required.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
required.

• Ability to organize data, maintain case files and prepare reports
required.

• Strong organization and planning skills required.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build program
partnerships with internal and external constituents
required.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency using MS Word and
Excel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Any and all degrees
must be from a recognized institutional accreditor.

• Experience assessing students in a community college environment
is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with “off-track to
graduation” (over-aged/under-credited) student populations
preferred.

Work Location
Main Campus

Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR PARTIAL REMOTE
WORK

Interested persons should complete an online application

Cover letter of interest and resume REQUIRED

Names and contact information of 3 professional references
OPTIONAL

Review of applications will continue until the position is
filled.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. Community
College of Philadelphia is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
and Equal Access Employer. The College encourages applications from
individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Salary Grade or Rank
I

Salary Range
$41,205 -$50,000

Job Posting Open Date
10/31/2022

Type of Position
Administrator – Temp

Employment Status
Full-Time

Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about Community College of Philadelphia?
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Indeed.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Community College of Philadelphia Website
   • HBCU Career Center
   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
   • Al Dia DIVERSECity Career Fair
   • Neighborhood Job Fair & Resource Village (Temple
     University)
   • Other
2. * If your answer to the above question is Other, please note
   the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter
   N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)
3. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • No Response
   • High School/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor’s Degree
   • Master’s Degree
   • Doctorate
   • Other
4. * Do you have at least two (2) years of experience working
   directly with at-risk youth (16 to 21 years old) in an educational
   or social service environment?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have demonstrated knowledge and experience working
   with “off-track to graduation” (over-aged/under-credited) student
   populations?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have experience assessing student needs and
   coordinating educational and community-based services for the
   purposes of student support?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have experience assessing students in a community
   college environment?
   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. References

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