Technical Education Success Coach (Grant-funded)

Position Summary

The Technical Education Success Coach will report to the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development. The Technical Education Success Coach is responsible for the recruiting and promoting the Technical Division’s programs and work-based learning programs as well as representing and promoting career awareness programs throughout the college’s service area. In addition, the employee assists Technical Division faculty with student retention and placement of graduates. The Technical Education Success Coach also develops and nurtures relationships with local high school representatives and with business, industry, and community leaders.The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to: career awareness initiatives, student recruitment, student advising, student retention, and student placement for the Technical Division Programs. This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. It is the intent to place a current employee in this position.



Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E3: (Salary range: $41,349 - $66,218)
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING FROM THE GRANT. In accordance with the provisions of the Students First Act, ACT 2011-270, non-probationary status is not attainable by virtue of employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal).

ANTICIPATED START DATE: November 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Assist students, high school counselors, and advisors with career assessment and career exploration activities.
• Assist with Technical Education Dual Enrollment.
• Provide soft skill training, resume, job application, and mock interview preparation training.
• Assist credit and non-credit faculty members with the placement of graduates.
• Assist Technical Education faculty with attrition and retention issues; including but not limited to, recruitment and retention of non-traditional students.
• Plan and organize camps and career fairs for the Technical Division.
• Assist with development and implementation of a plan to address Perkins V Core Indicators.
• Organize and conduct industry connection events or career day activities fortechnical division students.
• Develop and nurture relationships with local high school representatives and with area business and community leaders.
• Assist with the recruitment and enrollment of veterans and non-traditional students in credit and non-credit technical programs.
• Advise prospective and existing students during registration, enrollment periods, and throughout the year.
• Assist with the hosting tours and camps for potential students i.e. STEM camp, Manufacturing Day, Career Connections, Open Houses, Scholarships, etc.
  • Support Technical Division apprenticeship and other work-based learning programs

  • Inform eligible students of the program opportunities.

  • Refer interested and qualified candidates to the Program without discrimination

  • Furnish the company with requested information related to the co-op/intern student’s field of study and academic standing.

  • Monitor academic progress. Inform (in writing) the company of any change in the co-op student’s progress and performance.
• Schedule and host business, industry, and college tours for Technical Division students.
• Travel to service area schools and training sessions as required.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports.
• Maintain appropriate work hours and professional dress.
• Adhere to prescribed policies of the College and the Alabama Community College System.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned by the President, Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree or higher required.
• Experience in one of the following: recruitment, sales, advising or career services required.

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. . It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant’s NEOGOV account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.