Category: Academic Support
Department: TRIO
Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted: Apr 16, 2024
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Part Time
Position ID: 174759
About Dutchess Community College:
Located in the heart of New York's beautiful and historic mid-Hudson Valley, just 90 minutes north of New York City, Dutchess Community College (DCC) is one of 64 colleges within the State University of New York, the largest comprehensive public higher education system in the country.
DCC's strategic direction is guided by four lenses through which we view our work: Students. Learning. Community. Growth. We are committed to respecting individuality, embracing diversity, being "student-ready," partnering with and serving our community inclusively. The College welcomes and seeks to grow pools of prospective employees who share and are anxious to support the institution's core values: Excellence. Collaboration. Engagement. Equity. Innovation.
Job Description:
TRIO/SSS is a federal grant focused on providing support services to students from underrepresented populations, including low-income, first generation college students, disabled students and academically underprepared. The Student Success Coach will be responsible for working closely with the project director in carrying out the activities of the program and facilitating the success of program participants.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Meet individually with program students weekly for coaching sessions.
• Provide assessment data to program director as needed.
• Administer and interpret non-cognitive assessment tools.
• Work with students to develop individualized pathways to success.
• Assist in the selection and certification of program applicants.
• Conduct workshops and presentations for student participants.
• Participate in all program and college related activities as requested by program director.

Requirements:
The ideal candidates experience includes:

• Experience with special populations in higher education. Community College experience preferred.
• Formal training and/or work experience in promoting persistence and graduation for at risk college populations.
• Knowledge of the barriers to post-secondary education faced by low income, first generation students or students with disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience in academic and non-cognitive strategies to support student success of at risk populations.
• Knowledge of career and transfer advising techniques.
• Ability to contribute to the completion of annual performance reports.
• Excellent written and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards in higher education.
• Preference will be given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming circumstances similar to the target population.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required (Master's preferred) in counseling, social work, psychology, or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
Additional Information:
Salary Range and Classification
$34.41 - $39.98 per hour and Part-time NTE
This is a temporary, part-time position up to 25 hours per week with a contract period of 04/01/24 - 08/31/24.
All applicants are subject to a background check to include criminal, employment, and education.
DCC is an AA/EOE employer. Dutchess Community College (College) as part of The State University of New York, in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.
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