Grand Rapids Community College
Brother 2 Brother Network Program Coordinator - Part-time
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Brother 2 Brother Network Program Coordinator - Part-time
Department: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
The program coordinator for the "Male and Male-Identified Students of Color" initiative (Brother 2 Brother Network-B2B.) program will oversee the development, coordination, and implementation of personal, academic and career student development interventions in support of the College's effort to increase student persistence, certificate/degree completion, and successful transfer to four-year institutions. The program serves and is accessible to all students, including students within historically underserved populations. The role includes grant management, recruitment and supervision of peer mentors and summer program facilitators, coordination of daily activities of the programs, outreach efforts, program development, non-academic student coaching, academic progress monitoring, data collection, and reporting. Specific activities include coordination of the Summer College Immersion Experience, learning communities, and cohort and community mentorship.
The program coordinator is expected to be knowledgeable about culturally-relevant program design and implementation, student development models, non-academic coaching, and creative strategies for academic success in higher education. This position is highly collaborative; thus, the coordinator is expected to work with community organizations, colleges/universities, and multiple GRCC departments including, but not limited to, Admissions, the Enrollment Center, Academic Advising and Transfer Center, Counseling and Career Center, Financial Aid, Academic Support and Tutoring Services, and the College Success Center.
Requisition ID: 496 Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/contingent-employees Schedule: 20 hours per week Compensation: $20.00 Reports to: Director of Woodrick Center for Inclusion Posting Opens: 10/09/2024 Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Oversee the development, planning, and coordination of student success activities for the Brother 2 Brother Network. program. • Develop and implement a recruitment plan for the Brother 2 Brother Network program. • Lead and coordinate all aspects of a 20-hour Summer College Immersion Experience for participating students, including: • Recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluation of program facilitators • Oversight of student recruitment and registration • Coordination of program logistics and educational and engagement activities • Program evaluation and enhancement of the Summer College Immersion Experience
• Develop and promote academic success strategies for students by encouraging positive attitudes and independent, self-actualized learning. • Support students individually with their personal, professional and career development plans. Facilitate the development of personal portfolios and individualized career plans. • Coordinate with GRCC departments to ensure access to academic student support services such as tutoring, advising, and financial aid. • Facilitate key efforts that support student success and persistence for participants, including providing direct services such as monitoring and following-up regarding non-academic needs and academic progress. Services and support may be delivered via classroom visits, in-person, phone, text, social media, small group meetings, etc. • Organize and execute career exploration and development experiences for participants, including, but not limited to employment shadow opportunities, internships, and college visits. • Plan, coordinate, and implement student development activities in alignment with Brother 2 Brother Network program goals and objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to experiential workshops (e.g
Department: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
The program coordinator for the "Male and Male-Identified Students of Color" initiative (Brother 2 Brother Network-B2B.) program will oversee the development, coordination, and implementation of personal, academic and career student development interventions in support of the College's effort to increase student persistence, certificate/degree completion, and successful transfer to four-year institutions. The program serves and is accessible to all students, including students within historically underserved populations. The role includes grant management, recruitment and supervision of peer mentors and summer program facilitators, coordination of daily activities of the programs, outreach efforts, program development, non-academic student coaching, academic progress monitoring, data collection, and reporting. Specific activities include coordination of the Summer College Immersion Experience, learning communities, and cohort and community mentorship.
The program coordinator is expected to be knowledgeable about culturally-relevant program design and implementation, student development models, non-academic coaching, and creative strategies for academic success in higher education. This position is highly collaborative; thus, the coordinator is expected to work with community organizations, colleges/universities, and multiple GRCC departments including, but not limited to, Admissions, the Enrollment Center, Academic Advising and Transfer Center, Counseling and Career Center, Financial Aid, Academic Support and Tutoring Services, and the College Success Center.
Requisition ID: 496 Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/contingent-employees Schedule: 20 hours per week Compensation: $20.00 Reports to: Director of Woodrick Center for Inclusion Posting Opens: 10/09/2024 Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Oversee the development, planning, and coordination of student success activities for the Brother 2 Brother Network. program. • Develop and implement a recruitment plan for the Brother 2 Brother Network program. • Lead and coordinate all aspects of a 20-hour Summer College Immersion Experience for participating students, including: • Recruiting, hiring, supervising, and evaluation of program facilitators • Oversight of student recruitment and registration • Coordination of program logistics and educational and engagement activities • Program evaluation and enhancement of the Summer College Immersion Experience
• Develop and promote academic success strategies for students by encouraging positive attitudes and independent, self-actualized learning. • Support students individually with their personal, professional and career development plans. Facilitate the development of personal portfolios and individualized career plans. • Coordinate with GRCC departments to ensure access to academic student support services such as tutoring, advising, and financial aid. • Facilitate key efforts that support student success and persistence for participants, including providing direct services such as monitoring and following-up regarding non-academic needs and academic progress. Services and support may be delivered via classroom visits, in-person, phone, text, social media, small group meetings, etc. • Organize and execute career exploration and development experiences for participants, including, but not limited to employment shadow opportunities, internships, and college visits. • Plan, coordinate, and implement student development activities in alignment with Brother 2 Brother Network program goals and objectives. Activities include, but are not limited to experiential workshops (e.g