MANUFACTURING MENTOR/COACH (GRANT FUNDED)

Highland Community College is accepting applications for a Manufacturing (Welding/CNC Machining) Mentor/Coach. This position is responsible for recruiting and promoting student success in the Welding and CNC machining programs by providing guidance, communication, and navigation through these educational programs. Essential functions of the position include providing necessary information to students such as enrollment/registration dates and reminders, drop/add deadline dates, academic integrity, and grade policies and processes. Proactively monitors student progress, meets regularly with students, reviews students’ academic plans to determine if adequate progress is being made, and provides outreach to struggling students with supports. Coordinates and collaborates with other departments such as Admissions, Career Services, Community Relations and Marketing, Disability Services, Financial Aid, Student Advising, and other College departments as necessary. Performs on and off campus recruitment activities such as, but not limited to, presentations to potential students and following up on student interest inquiries.

A Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Education related fields required, 3-5 years of experience in related field. Applicants with an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skills may also be considered.

To apply, please visit our website at www.highland.edu/employment. Application is not complete until the following materials are submitted: online application, resume/CV, cover letter, transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the purpose of application), and names and numbers of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For an alternate application method, please contact Human Resources at 815-599-3426.

Highland Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, and encourages applications from veterans, minorities, people with disabilities and other diverse groups.

THIS POSITION WILL BE FUNDED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To play a key role in promoting student success in the Welding and CNC Machining programs by providing guidance, communication, and navigation through the institutional and consortium systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: (essential functions)

• Coordinates services and student needs with Admissions, Student Advising, Financial Aid, Career Services and other relevant wraparound services provided by the college.
• Arranges Work Based learning options (site visits and Workplace Experiences OCED 290 course).
• Collaborates with community-based organizations to recruit underrepresented students.
• Recruits and, in conjunction with the Vice President, Business, Technology, and Community Programs, hires necessary part-time instructors.
• Provides necessary information to students such as enrollment/registration dates and reminders, drop/add deadline dates, scholarship process, academic integrity, and grade policies and processes.

• Proactively monitors student progress, meets regularly with students, reviews students’ academic plans to determine if adequate progress is being made, and provides outreach to struggling students with supports.

• Assists students in accessing academic and other supports that will help them persist and complete. If services are not readily available, recommends or helps acquire them.
• Connects students to the Disability Services Coordinator when requesting accommodations.

• Ensures students have the information they need to maximize credits, enroll, and complete certificate or degree expediently.
• Networks and builds relationships with institutional faculty/staff, navigators and agency professionals.

• Serves as a first point of contact for students interested in Welding and CNC Machining degrees or certificates.
• Connects prospective students to the appropriate faculty/staff regarding program specific questions.
• Collaborates with the office of Marketing and Community Relations or an external consultant to develop program promotional materials.
• Performs on and off campus recruitment activities such as, but not limited to, presentations to potential students.
• Collects and shares data related to Mentor work internally and with funder as requested in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knowledge of welding and CNC machining.

Knowledge of the college’s welding and CNC machining programs.

Knowledge of utilizing data to make informed decisions.

Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications.

Knowledge of academic resources.

Skill in database establishment and maintenance, primarily spreadsheet for program accounting and reporting.

Skill in analysis and complex reporting.

Skill in identifying problems, evaluating performance alternatives and implementing effective solutions.

Skill in communicating effectively one-on-one or in groups.

Skill in project management and independent work.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse population of co-workers and others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ACTIVITIES: The physical requirements of this positon are sedentary in nature, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Travel primarily within the district, occasionally in the State of Illinois.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in education or related manufacturing fields required and 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing education program with specific knowledge of welding and CNC machining OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that provide the required knowledge and skills.

REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: None

SECURITY SENSITIVE POSITION: Requires a criminal history background check.

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Business, Technology, and Community Programs

APPOINTED BY: Board of Trustees

EMPLOYEE CATEGORY: Professional

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt