- Provides educational services, mentors, and coaches to
underrepresented populations (i.e., diverse cultural, ethnic,
low-income, first generation, students with disabilities).
- Assists Director with recruitment and follow-up with
participants.
- Assists participants in completion of postsecondary forms
(e.g., transcript, FAFSA, scholarships).
- Collaborates, plans, and organizes grant services/activities,
which may include some evenings, to ensure grant objectives (i.e,
persistence, good academic standing graduation and/or transfer) are
met.
- Collaborates in the development and implementation of
evaluation plans to assess the effectiveness of grant
activities/objectives and ensures accuracy in data collection for
the annual performance report (APR).
- Assists with student intake process during START VUs including
some Saturdays.
- Collaborates, develops, and instructs SSKL 006 (SSS University
Experience) class.
- Coordinates Team professional development in order to maintain
currency in the field.
- Provides support and guidance for all direct reports and
exercises sound management decisions.
- Coaches, and assists with onboarding and ongoing training to
ensure best possible delivery of services to students.
- Ensures alignment with grant goals and college goals and
reports any needed alterations to the Director.
- Monitors and assesses the students’ progress in classes, as
well as coaches life skills by helping the students develop a goals
setting mindset, self-regulation, increased communication skills,
and finds appropriate campus and community resources.
- Analyzes early warning alerts and contacts students.
- Supervises and evaluates Peer Mentors/Tutors.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Executive function/soft skills (e.g., planning, organizing,
time management, task initiation, etc.).
- Excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills,
as well as being an active listener to students’ academic and life
skill needs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
Education, Experience, Licensure:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field
required, Masters’ degree preferred.
- Work experience (i.e., minimum two years) providing
educational/coaching/mentoring services to underrepresented
populations (e.g., diverse cultural, ethnic, and economic
background students with disabilities) required.
Physical Demands:
Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office
environment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Ability
to utilize hands for g eneral office work including typing, filing,
answering telephones, and writing.
Requirements
Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University
application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information
for three professional references.
Summary
Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widely
recognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery of
successful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhances
communities through accessible, high-quality academic programs,
strategic partnerships, and active engagement.
Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity /
affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran
status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and
activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific
to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator
or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
