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Job Description Summary:

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative individuals to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The purpose of the Limited Entry Programs Career Coach/Advisor is to provide guidance to students intending to apply to a Limited Entry Program at GTCC . The coach/advisor is a front-line resource, assisting students in identifying appropriate career options, providing advising and referrals to college services and preparing them for admission to the corresponding program of study. The selected individual will serve as a primary point of contact for students throughout the pre- and post- admission process. They will plan, direct, and implement pre- and post- admission initiatives designed to improve GTCC student retention and success in Limited Entry programs. Further, they will maintain current knowledge of Limited Entry academic programs and review and analyze student retention and success data as a measure of their impact. The position works in a team environment and collaborates with units throughout the college to provide comprehensive services to Limited Entry students. They perform work with considerable independence and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related, science or higher education field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Education Preferred:

• Master's degree in a health-related, science or higher education field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Academic coaching certification.

Experience Required:

• 3 years of experience providing support services to postsecondary students which can include one of more of the following: recruitment/admissions, academic and/or career coaching, and/or case management.
• Experience using technology including Microsoft Office suite, a relational student information system, e.g. Colleague, Banner, student retention software e.g., Navigate, Starfish etc.
• Experience with higher education legal requirements particularly related to FERPA .
• Experience developing and conducting individual and group orientation sessions for students.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and acting upon student data.

Experience Preferred:

• Greater than 3 years of experience providing support services to post-secondary students to which can include one of more of the following: recruitment/admissions, academic and/or career coaching, and/or case management.
• Experience at a community college

About Guilford Technical Community College

Guilford Technical Community College offers more than 80 programs of study and continues to support success through innovative education, training and partnerships. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates as well as noncredit courses in professional development, personal enrichment, job training, career development and basic education. As the third largest of 58 community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System, GTCC serves more than 40,000 students annually from its Jamestown, Greensboro, High Point, Aviation and Donald W. Cameron campuses as well as its Small Business Center in Greensboro and High Point.

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