Equity in Student Success Coach - Military Veterans

JOB GOAL:
To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values, and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This position will focus on designing and implementing targeted programs, services, and supports that address gaps in opportunity, inclusion, and achievement. Equity in Student Success Coach will engage, support, and mentor students, primarily emphasizing race equity. Not all students enter college with equal backing and support. Equity in Student Success Coach will seek to identify barriers to student access and achievement, particularly economic, organizational, and equity challenges. The ideal individual will collaborate among a team of employees to foster greater equity in outcomes through mentoring, student advocacy, and outreach and educational programming for students. Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

This position also requires a deeper understanding of the community college mission, history, and challenges in achieving equity.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- a commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, plan, and support, educational enrichment and retention.
• Advocate for and teach students to navigate college policy, procedure, and problem solving.
• Design and deliver educational activities and programs that support department, division, and college student learning outcomes.
• Support, attend, and participate in diversity initiatives on campus and in the community.
• Develop and maintain effective positive relationships with students, campus, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with employees engaged in equity and inclusion work from other divisions of the college.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• You are able and willing to provide outstanding customer service and serve as a positive representative of the department and the student services division with the goal of improving student equity.
• You demonstrate knowledge of equity concepts, cultural competence, and racial identity development principles related to your work.
• You understand how to engage, support, and mentor students with an emphasis on race equity.
• You express yourself clearly and effectively through oral and written communications with attention to audience awareness.
• You are a self-motivated individual with excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• You have the ability to learn software related to working with student data, institutional data, and communication.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required. No particular major or degree program is preferred; however, strong intellectual training in an area focused on race, inequity, bias, etc. is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in supporting equity-seeking populations: program development, client advocacy, training and awareness, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and competence in engaging and supporting BIPOC students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are also required.
• A demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team is also required. Basic computer skills in word processing, database management, mainframe usage, and Internet usage are also required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in a postsecondary educational setting, college student development, counseling, advising, or related experience.
• Demonstrated competence working with BIPOC populations, organizations, and programs.

EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.