What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor, Career Coach, Guided Entry Admissions (Multiple Openings) position at gtcc?
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 Guided Entry Career Coach/Advisor provides proactive, career-aligned advising and student success support for students pursuing competitive Guided Entry Programs at GTCC. The position assists students in identifying educational pathways aligned with their interests, aptitudes, and career goals; develops individualized readiness plans; supports progression through prerequisite requirements; and connects students with academic and non-academic support resources. TheGuided Entry Career Coach/Advisor serves as a primary point of contact for assigned students throughout the pre-admission and admission process and utilizes an appreciative advising approach to improve student persistence, readiness, admission success, retention, and completion. The position coordinates and implements student success initiatives designed to improve outcomes in Guided Entry Programs; maintains current knowledge of program requirements, career pathways, and workforce opportunities; and utilizes student data, career assessment tools, and institutional technologies to support informed decision-making. The position works collaboratively with faculty, admissions, student services, and academic support teams to promote student success and workforce readiness and performs work with considerable independence while assuming other duties and responsibilities as assigned.The Guided Entry Career Coach/Advisor position is initially funded by Guilford Technical Community College’s federally funded Title III project, Increasing Student Success through Improved Advising to Address the Growing Local Workforce, with the College intending to sustain the position beyond the grant period, subject to available funding and institutional needs.