Student Success Coach, Workforce Development (FT Grant-funded)

Position DescriptionHudson County Community CollegeVacancy NotificationREPOST: Previously Posted as Part-timeStudent Success Coach, Workforce Development (FT Grant-funded)Water Workforce Utility Program Posting Date: March 20, 2024THE OPPORTUNITY:This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. In 2021, the College launched its Strategic Plan, the culmination of which, aligns with the College’s 50th anniversary in 2024. The College was recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast Region Equity Award. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2023 Bellwether College Consortium award winner for Instructional Programs and Services for the Hudson Scholars Program. Also, HCCC has been named a 2023 (MPPWCC) award winner.
Department/School Introduction The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) is an exciting and entrepreneurial school within the College which offers a wide variety of non-credit classes, courses, seminars, and training sessions for the community. These offerings are focused on revitalizing careers, upgrading skills and credentials, growing businesses, and pursuing pastimes and passions. Additionally, the HCCC Center for Business & Industry (CBI) is the area leader in developing and delivering educational classes and programs for Hudson County’s businesses, organizations, and individuals. Join a winning team focused on serving the educational training needs of the Hudson County business community.
Position Summary/Job Description

Reporting directly to the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, the part-time Student Success Coach works collaboratively with the Coordinator, Water Workforce Program partners, academic, workforce and student services departments, students, and faculty to successfully implement the training program.

Salary Grade: 109

Summary of DutiesPOSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand business sectors in Hudson County and employer needs; able to translate into educational services for water workforce students.

Ensure that training activities are occurring for the participants as outlined in the training proposal.

Assist in monitoring/managing the College’s agreement with New Jersey Future.

Develop information for recruitment sessions.

Manage the enrollment process for academic and workforce programs.

Become a subject matter expert on College programs, products, processes and operations, and remain up-to-date on industry programs in the water sector.

Connect students with academic and non-academic services.

Maintain records of program participants and track participant progress.

Ensure compliance with all program requirements.

Prepare reports as required.

Participate in all aspects of evaluation.

Monitor the program budget.

Perform other related duties as delegated or assigned by the Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum associate degree or three years of experience in coordinating workforce training or other student activities.

Candidate must demonstrate outstanding organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

This position is located in Jersey City, NJ and may require some travel throughout the County.

Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Proficiency with various computer software programs including Microsoft Office suite including Excel, and experience with Ellucian (formerly Datatel) Colleague or similar higher education platform preferred.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: For full consideration please upload a resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and a list of three professional references.

OVERVIEW:Hudson County Community College serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.More than 90% of HCCC’s students receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the College’s extensive financial aid program helps connect students with the resources they need. To date, the College’s Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000 credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.Hudson County Community College has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City’s Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.Hudson County Community College is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes.The College boasts several signature programs, including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and School of Nursing and Health Professions. The College’s Culinary Arts Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The Nursing Program includes a theoretical base of general education and science courses together with a range of nursing theory and practical courses designed to prepare graduates to be eligible for the New Jersey State Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX–RN).