Literacy Success Coach (Grant Funded)

Raritan Valley Community College

Literacy Success Coach (Grant Funded)

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College has an anticipated opening of Literacy Success Coach for the Workforce Training Center.

This position is responsible for supporting the non-credit academic and workplace success of students participating in the Title II Literacy Grant. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following:

Entering grant data into the LACES software.

Assist in preparing required reporting documents.

Planning of participant/employer orientation sessions to inform potential job applicants about the career pathways.

Development and monitoring of career exploration activities related to the hospitality industry and other entry-level jobs in occupations served with employees who have either a certificate in ServSafe Food Handler or an OSHA 10 card.

Maintenance of all program-related files and documentation related to participant outreach, placement, completion and wages.

Establishment and maintenance of an organized and confidential data information management system.

Build positive and proactive relationships with key College and community stakeholders.

Assist in research related to current job demand and interpret job descriptions to determine suitability.

Interact and collaborate with community-based partners regarding employment initiatives.

Participation in staff meetings, in-service trainings, staff development meetings and meetings as needed with community partners.

Serve as a liaison to other areas within the College and outside agencies as needed to support students goals towards employment.

Collaborate with the Manager of Professional Development to ensure grant compliance.

Reports to the Manager of Professional Development, Workforce Training Center. 

Works collaboratively with other Success Coaches in their respective organizations. 

Coordinates work within the office and between offices with other staff. 

Ability to relate well to people at all levels within the institution to ensure that the office is projected in an effective manner in dealing with both internal and external constituencies of the College. 

Performs work in a manner that furthers the College's mission and values.

Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: (1) mutually agreed upon objectives have been attained within a specified time frame, (2) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level consistent with performance requirements, (3) effective cooperative relationships exist across the College, and (4) confidential aspects of the position are maintained.

Requirements:

Associate Degree and/or related experience in Education, Human Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, ESL Administration, Adult Education. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in advising/counseling, career placement; previous experience in basic skills acquisition field. Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission and practices an open door policy. Possesses an understanding of the uses of information technology to deliver, monitor and evaluate programs and services for students and the ability to work collaboratively across various constituencies of the College. Strong interpersonal skills and must be detail-oriented. Must have transportation and ability to work a varied schedule, including the ability and willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary. Exhibits strong skills in: leadership, managing people, communication, customer and student focus, building relationships, organizing, and planning.  Business acumen and knowledge of current labor market demands and trends in various industry clusters. Excellent customer service and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment.

Additional Information:

*This is a three year grant funded position and continued employment is contingent on funding.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online:

https://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=134525#pageTop

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

Raritan Valley Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer. We will implement the policy to assure that the employment opportunities offered at the institution are available to all persons.