What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coach Mentor position at Vincennes University?
Role Summary
The Coach Mentor is a 12-month, part-time position that coaches, mentors, facilitates executive function strategies, advises students, and supports the continued operations and development of the Blazers Achieve Student Support Services program.
Responsibilities
- Coaches and mentors students in need of strategies/services to enhance their academic success and maintains accurate student services.
- Records student services in the database.
- Recruits and conducts intake procedures at Trailblazer Kickoff and PreVUs (some are on Saturday).
- Facilitates record-keeping, database management, purchasing, and inventory and utilizes standard office equipment.
- Facilitates transitioning strategies from high school to postsecondary setting.
- Coordinates services with community agencies and other campus departments.
- Works as a collaborative team member.
- Participates and travels for professional development, including TRIO Priority training.
- Works some evenings for workshops, field trips, Business Dinner, etc.
- · Provides scheduled office hours for student consultation.
- · Participates in program assessment.
Your Qualifications
Essential
- · Associate’s degree in education, social work, business, technology, or related field required. Bachelor’s preferred.
- · Work experience (i.e., minimum one year) providing educational/coaching/mentoring services to underrepresented populations (e.g., diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, students with disabilities) required.
- · Ability to foster a safe, positive learning environment for students.
Supplemental Skills / Experience
- Executive function/soft skills (e.g., planning, organizing, time management, task initiation, etc.).
- Excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or similar software.
- Ability to learn or knowledge of Banner, Blackboard LMS, Degree Works, or other databases and software.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, which might include but are not limited to remaining stationary for long periods, occasional movement throughout the department, and occasional transport of objects weighing less than 10 pounds. This position requires the ability to observe and analyze details at close range and communicate accurately with others.