Adult Education Student M.A.P. Coordinator
Coastal Pines Technical College - Waycross, GA
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[JOB DESCRIPTION: [Coastal Pines Technical College is seeking a Student Making Academic Progress (M.A.P.) Coordinator who serves a critical role in ensuring adult education students achieve their educational and career goals. The Coordinator will ensure students have the resources they need to complete their adult education studies and transition into college and/or the workforce. Specifically, this position will foster strong community partnerships, build relationships with students, assess student needs and barriers, refer students to community resources, and provide other support as needed to ensure students can obtain their HSE, learn English, and transition to a career with a family-sustaining wage. [MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:]{arial',sans-serif'='}]{arial',sans-serif'='}]{arial',sans-serif'='} A minimum of a Bachelors Degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution in social work or related field with at least three years of experience supporting adults and their families Microsoft Word and Excel experience [PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:]{arial',sans-serif'='} Excellent communications skills, marketing ability, program planning experience, and outstanding management skills. Background/work experience including knowledge of adult learning techniques and the delivery of educational services to an adult population. Experience in serving disadvantage populations and use of Blackboard Learning Management System. [RESPONSIBILITIES: [Successful applicant will be responsible for overall areas such as: ]{arial',sans-serif'='}]{arial',sans-serif'='} Develop robust and strategic community partnerships with organizations that can help address student barriers to reaching educational and career goals (child care, housing, transportation, mental health, etc.) Develop and implement processes for identifying, understanding, and addressing student needs and barriers to completing their education Collaborate with the Adult Education Program Administrator, Career Service Specialists, instructors, and other adult education and program staff to identify and support student needs Facilitate student workshops on available resources and self-management skills Support students in identifying and applying for federal and state assistance programs that can support them during their education and transition to post-secondary education or career (CAPS, SNAP, TANF, etc.) Utilize available resources including Find Help Georgia, Unite Us and Benefits.gov to identify partners and make needed referrals Ability and experience working with diverse populations that have varying needs. Resourcefulness, including the ability to track down information, ask questions, and follow up accordingly. Knowledge of available federal and state benefit programs, including SNAP, TANF, and CAPS Ability to rapidly develop rapport, assess student needs, and motivate students.
Created: 2024-09-23