Academic Coordinator - Educational Talent Search in Harrison, Michigan at Mid Michigan College (Mid)

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

This position works with Talent Search participants ranging from grades 6 through 12 to develop academic goals and action plans, provides academic advising, coordinates academic services, and delivers workshops and programs to participants and families.

1. Develop, administer, and analyze tests and assessments leading to ETS Action Plans for students.
2. Schedule academic services for each student as indicated by the assessments; develop, implement and monitor the non-academic interventions indicated on student TSAP’s.
3. Work directly with students in areas of career awareness and career exploration, academic course selection and program planning, and personal goal setting.
4. Develop and implement workshops for students and families on topics specified in the Plan of Operation, as indicated by assessment data, and/or recommended by Director/Counselors/Team.
5. Assist the Director in collection and analysis of data for evaluation.
6. Perform customer service functions, responding to program requests/questions, applicant inquiries, and providing departmental forms.
7. Assist with new student applications and student forms, in office and in school settings. Inputs data into ETS databases, creates new student files, files individual documents into appropriate files, and transfers files according to student status.
8. Develop, assist, and participate in ETS events, activities and presentations.
9. Work with the Director to determine the needs of the ETS program and its students and take initiative to meet those needs through additional programming, resource allocation, workshops, etc.
10. Visit local schools to interact with students, recruit new program participants, and deliver programming.
11. Coordinate with community groups, colleges/universities, and businesses to arrange trips, experiential learning, and other programming.
12. Supports and serves as a positive role model for the mission, vision, and values of Mid and adheres to all policies and procedures of the college and Federal Department of Education.
13. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act),a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in K-12 education, student services, psychology, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of three (2) two years of experience working in counseling/guidance/advisement with children and teenagers in a public or private school (K-12) setting with varied demographics required.
• Significant experience identifying, developing and delivering academic support services to eligible students and prior experience administering federal grants highly preferred.

• Ability to select, administer, and analyze achievement and aptitude tests appropriate for children and teens.
• Knowledge of academic and support interventions known to be effective with the target population.
• Ability to relate positively to students, families, school personnel (specifically teachers and counselors), staff and supervisors.
• Excellent skills in communication, and ability to communicate positively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to read and interpret course offerings and academic transcripts.
• Ability to attend to details and complete tasks in a time sensitive manner with high accuracy.
• Ability to effectively work with students and assist with student concerns or issues.
• Computer and software skills including Excel spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to provide motivation and support for students and staff members as needed.