What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Middle School Outreach Coordinator position at Wytheville Community College?
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The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
The Middle School Outreach Coordinator assists middle school students with reaching their educational and career goals by (a) providing curriculum-approved workshops in school and virtually; and (b) developing and assisting in implementing out-of-school activities that enhance their understanding of different professional fields. In addition, the position includes recruiting participants for project services and maintaining participant files on services provided.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or higher education;
Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
Ability to work with low-income potential first-generation college students;
Professional/personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to the ones confronting project participants;
Professional experience in pre-college programs or similar programs;
Knowledge and/or advocacy experience with disadvantaged communities; and
Able to work independently with target school contacts and community.
Additional Considerations
Community college work experience
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Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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The mission of Wytheville Community College is dedicated to facilitating student success and fostering excellence through teaching while providing personal development, lifelong career growth, community leadership, economic advancement, and cultural enrichment for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
The Middle School Outreach Coordinator assists middle school students with reaching their educational and career goals by (a) providing curriculum-approved workshops in school and virtually; and (b) developing and assisting in implementing out-of-school activities that enhance their understanding of different professional fields. In addition, the position includes recruiting participants for project services and maintaining participant files on services provided.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or higher education;
Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
Ability to work with low-income potential first-generation college students;
Professional/personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to the ones confronting project participants;
Professional experience in pre-college programs or similar programs;
Knowledge and/or advocacy experience with disadvantaged communities; and
Able to work independently with target school contacts and community.
Additional Considerations
Community college work experience
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Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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