Job description

Our Vision:
MCC is committed to advancing diversity, equal opportunity, and positive relations on campus and in the community. The college's Office of Cultural Diversity supports exploration of diversity in a safe and positive environment. Through diversity awareness, this office seeks to create and maintain an inclusive, respectful, and equitable learning and work environment.

Position Description:

Kentucky College Coaches on Campus maintains that all students deserve equal opportunity, access, and support with their education. Coaches assist students in making a successful academic and social transition from high school to college and offer them information and services to help them persist. The purpose of the mentor program is to ensure that students, especially underserved and marginalized students (e.g., first-generation college-going, low-income, minorities, non-traditional, disabled, etc.), get the information, knowledge, and coaching they need to attain their educational goals.

Dates: August 1, 2022- May 31, 2023 (Possible extension to 7/31/2023)*

Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Pay: $1,610 per month in living allowance, less FICA and other applicable taxes

Benefits: Healthcare and childcare eligibility, federal student loan forbearance eligibility, professional development, and an education award of $4546.50 upon completing service

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Experience working with the target population (low income, first generation, disability, minority) preferred.

• Act as an experienced guide and a trusted and caring advocate

• Commit to training, student contact, and documentation requirements

Next Steps:

- Upload resume

- Contact James Bowles; Director of Cultural Diversity (270) 824-8588

Responsibilities:

• Document student contact and report to supervisor
• Attend all trainings and meetings
• Meet with site supervisor daily
• Contact mentees regularly and keep up on and document your time commitment

• Assist staff with programs and community service activities
• Recruit volunteers when necessary for a group or large event(s)
• Removing the achievement gap
• Career opportunities for students who have lost jobs
• Outreach for dual credit programming (middle school and high school)
• Monitoring students and mentoring them
• Boosting self-esteem in your core students and campus life
• Connecting with different trade school programs on campus
• Working closely with the college and community…being visible, and connecting with resources

• Interacting and working closely with mental health services
• Identify available resources for students (academic, financial, and community)

• Linking home, school, and community
• Gathering data and statistics to find your Core Students (first-time degree-seeking minority students, traditional and non-traditional)
• Working and developing intervention plans with other department coaches to find students who are on the brink of academic probation or dropping out
• Connecting with educational programs such as TRIO Student Support Services, The Learning Space, and more
• Working on the Cultural Diversity Committee

• Being an Advisor for the Cultural Diversity Department Organizations

Desired Skills and Characteristics:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, etc.)
• Must be proficient in writing/sending emails
• Must be proficient in answering or placing calls
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be a positive and productive team member
• Excellent organizational skills and mentoring experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,610.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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