Program Coordinator (Outreach & Advising - Medicine)
Westfield State College - Tallahassee
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Location: Immokalee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 60494
Department
College of Medicine, Outreach & Advising
Responsibilities- This position will coordinate all Collier County SSTRIDE programs with specific attention to the areas of program activities, development, and intervention with SSTRIDE Collier County in Immokalee, FL in the College of Medicine Office of Advising and Outreach and Pre-College Programs.
- Under the direction of the SSTRIDE Program Director, Southern Region: Assists in coordinating Collier County SSTRIDE - Immokalee programs to include program activities, development and intervention. Assures that all components, goals, objectives and student outcomes are consistent with the initiatives developed for the program. Specifically responsible for visiting all Collier County SSTRIDE program sites weekly at both Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School. Responsible for coordinating operations and implementation of Collier County Rural SSTRIDE outreach programs located in the lmmokalee area middle and high schools. Coordinates educational trips, guest speakers, workshops, and test-prep classes. Works directly with the Exec Director of Outreach and Advising, the Program Director for the Southern Region, and the Regional Director of the Isabel Collier Read Medical Campus in Immokalee, to review activities related to recruitment and retention of rural precollege students.
- Coordinates new applicant recruitment process annually which includes reviewing of applications, test scores, transcripts, teacher recommendations, and students' personal essays. Liaison between Collier County Public Schools, College of Medicine and established partnerships within the community. Liaison between students, college mentors, parents, teachers, school guidance counselors, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure continuous program success (matriculation into a 4-year institution or community college). Form partnerships within the community (community college and universities, hospitals, clinics, physicians) that would provide volunteer and shadowing opportunities for students. Train and oversee mentors. Help monitor teachers using the SSTRIDE program model.
- Responsible for documenting summaries of all site visits, program activities and student interactions. Collect progress reports and report cards, review and develop intervention plans for those students falling below a B average. Maintains student progress logs and makes recommendations for improvements to students' overall academic performance. Works with confidential student data (grades, test scores, mentor/teacher comments) and is responsible for ensuring all FERPA rules are followed. Supervises OPS mentors for Collier County. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to travel to SSTRIDE locations using personal transportation.
- Conducts advising activities for middle and high school students to include designing academic plans for students, advising students individually and/or in groups on matters related to appropriate programs of study and choice of individual courses for matriculation from middle to high school and high school to college.
- Bachelor's degree and two years of experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to six years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
- Requires a valid state of FL Driver's License or ability to obtain one prior to hire.
- Master's degree in Science, Counseling, Health, or Higher Education preferred.
- Experience in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Experience in communicating effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Experience utilizing problem-solving skills.
- Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher or equivalent software.
- Experience working with high school or early college students.
- Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Ability to interpret academic program requirements and provide advice.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
- Knowledge of academic resources available to students.
- Knowledge of career counseling tools and resources.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of event planning and ability to coordinate, organize and evaluate meetings and/or events.
Who is an ideal candidate for this position?
The ideal candidate should have administrative, supervisory, and problem-solving skills, be able to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted office, and know how to think outside the box. The candidate should be able to see the big picture and the small details without much effort. Experience working with a variety of individuals is desired. The individual should be able to balance compliance and customer service and easily engage with others, be assertive, and be diplomatic at the same time. This position takes a unique skill set. Excellent communication and technological skills are a must.
Our working environment:
This position is located at the Florida State University College of Medicine - Isabel Collier Read Medical Campus, and will also share their time at Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School, all located in Immokalee, FL. This position will thrive on synergy, collaboration, and partnerships at the above locations. Our ideal work environment fosters a supportive, collaborative, and student-centered atmosphere. This environment should facilitate premedical and prehealth students' academic and personal development while promoting effective communication and engagement with colleagues, supervisors, key stakeholders, and the broader community.
What is a typical day in this position?
No two days are the same. A typical day could be spent in the Immokalee College of Medicine office, in our SSTRIDE Classes at Immokalee Middle School and Immokalee High School, chaperoning a student field trip, or in the field meeting with partners, collaborators, etc.
Jodi Truel, M.A.
SSTRIDE Program Director, Southern Region
Florida State University College of Medicine
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Anticipated starting salary $44,056, commensurate with education and experience.
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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Travels to local SSTRIDE locations regularly.
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