Academic Coach

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field.
Experience working with low income, underrepresented and/or first generation students.

The primary purpose of this position is to identify and recruit participants for the Talent Search (TS) Program (A Federal TRIO Program - U.S. Department of Education) and to perform academic coaching and advising for TRIO Talent Search participants at designated schools in the surrounding area of Guilford County School System and for those who have dropped out of high school or post secondary institutions desiring entry or re-entry into post-secondary education. Provide admissions and financial aid assistance to participants. Plan and conduct workshops/seminars, cultural activities, and college tours.

The main purpose of the TRIO Programs will be to provide our Low Income, First Generation Students with unlimited opportunities on their journey regarding their academic, personal, economical and social goals. Our Upward Bound Program provides pre-college services to 128 middle and high school students. Our Student Support Services Program provides academic support and services for 206 college students. The Educational Talent Search Program provides service to 500 individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their post-secondary education.

Applies knowledge of policies, procedures and precedents affecting program areas.

Analyzes and explains how policies or procedures apply to programmatic and client needs.

Understands the purpose of the program's organization including its mission, services, clients and measures of business effectiveness.

Assesses academic needs and assures assistance is appropriate to the situation.

Plans and prepares marketing material and provides information for newsletters.

Develops yearly recruitment and program plan to meet grant objectives.

Recruits and interviews eligible participants to enroll in the Talent Search Program.

Promotes, publicizes, schedules, and gives presentations to introduce groups and community agencies to the purpose, objectives, and program activities of the Talent Search program.

Administers student testing and surveys when necessary.

Conducts evaluations on all program activities.

Assists students in meeting the required academic standards to graduate from high school.

Makes weekly visitation to high schools and home visitations when necessary.

Refers Talent Search participants who are in need of services not provided by the project to community agencies, organizations, and etc.

Provides personal and career counseling, academic guidance in the areas of course selection, admission requirements to college, financial aid assistance including applying for scholarships through personal contact, workshops and/or seminars and college tours.

Establishes and maintains sound working relationships with admissions and financial aid counselors at local post-secondary institutions.

Gathers information for eligibility documentation, need for program services, and post-secondary placement.

Maintains confidential records on each student.

Compiles statistical data for monthly and annual performance reports and continuation grant.

Assures that all program services and students' contacts are documented.

Places information in the students' folders and input data into the computer database system.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: