Great Expectations Coach III (full-time) — 01111
HIRING RANGE: $55,000 - $60,000 (commensurate w/qualifications and experience)
CLOSING DATE: March 5, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Brightpoint Community College invites applications from highly motivated individuals to apply for the Great Expectations Coach position. The Great Expectations program serves foster youth who plan on attending, or are currently attending Brightpoint Community College. The program and coach’s objectives are to provide students access to comprehensive advising, retention services, financial resources, and individually focused support with navigating their college journey. The Great Expectations Coach is responsible for the overall management of the program. This position supports students at both campuses and may need to work evening or weekend shifts as needed.
The Great Expectations coach works closely with internal and external resources for recruiting purposes as well as management of student barriers. The Great Expectations coach is responsible for planning, coordinating and/or participating in school and statewide events for Great Expectations students.
QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience working with foster youth required. Proficiency in the use of PeopleSoft, EAB Navigate, Canvas, Microsoft Office, and Google suite preferred. Must possess the ability to provide service to a diverse population of customers. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality while working with highly sensitive information. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, occasional weekends and teleworking if required
Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check is required.
Additional Considerations: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred. Master’s Degree preferred. Prior experience at a college or university is preferred.
*All full-time classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Acceptable application packages are those submitted through the VCCS career website located at https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/70628.
Brightpoint Community College embraces a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that empowers anyone from anywhere to be successful in their academic and professional pursuits. We strive to provide an environment that is enriching to all by understanding and appreciating our dimensions of diversity, becoming global citizens, and welcoming new ways of engaging the unique contributions of all people.
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