Pathways Coach

Workweek

40 Hours Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends

Position Summary

The Pathways Coach is a dynamic change agent who develops positive and empowering relationships with students, designs, facilitates and promotes engaging programming, and provides daily student support to an MCC Co/Lab – each one a magnetic hub for student success. The Pathways Coach plays an integral part in coordinating and delivering a dynamic Pathways-focused work-based learning program. Through these endeavors, the Pathways Coach has significant responsibility for sustaining the College’s focus on student learning, developing essential employability skills, and achievement.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Partner with Career Services, Academic Affairs, and faculty to develop and support a comprehensive and dynamic work-based learning program in alignment with Pathways. This includes assisting with the creation, promotion, and oversight of a variety of work-based learning opportunities, such as employer visits and tours, internships, job shadowing, and apprenticeships by Pathway

Embed functions of Career Services and Pathways into the Co/Labs’ operations

Assist students in gaining employability skills needed for entry into the workforce, including teamwork, adaptability, and professionalism

Provide individualized and group training, assistance, and coaching in job search techniques (e.g., resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing skills, etc.) for students by Pathway

Champion career awareness and exploration in cooperation with Student Affairs staff, academic departments, and administrative units across the College.

Manage and mentor a caseload of assigned students through appreciative, positive, and responsive relationships, proactively monitoring student progress toward academic and career goals, intervening, as necessary

Assist students via scheduled appointments, drop-in visits, and email correspondence

Co-construct appropriate academic plans with students, including short-term and long-term course selection

Maintain accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student within Navigate360

Initiate referrals to faculty, academic program chairs/coordinators, or other academic resources as needed

Empower and encourage students to advocate for their success academically, personally, and professionally

Provide daily oversight to a Co/Lab, maintaining a safe, accessible, and welcoming environment for student interactions

Develop, promote, and facilitate workshops within the Co/Labs designed to assist students with their transition to college, help them to foster a sense of belonging at the College, explore academic and career possibilities, and connect them with campus support services

Collaborate with College offices, faculty, and other stakeholders to schedule and promote a variety of programming and resources within the Co/Labs, drawing students into the Co/Labs to engage in valuable educational and co-curricular opportunities

Engage in cross-collaboration among Co/Labs to review and assess student support, events, and services

Work closely with Co/Lab student employees, providing daily direction, as needed

Work collaboratively with others (e.g. students, colleagues, stakeholders) to accomplish functions and responsibilities

Additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution

One year of related experience (e.g. working in an educational environment and/or with stakeholders serving students, etc.)

A valid state-issued driver’s license

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at .