Central Piedmont is currently accepting applications for the position of
Recruiter Sr/Academic Coach - Grant Funded (Early Childhood) Smart Start
Job ID: req5101
Position Closing Date: Open Until Filled

GENERAL FUNCTION AND JOB DUTIES

Recruiter Sr/Academic Coach position is available in the Early Childhood Department located on Harris Campus, Harris I Building - Smart Start Grant

This is a Grant Funded position

Anticipated Hire Date: January 3, 2023

Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; occasional evenings and weekends.

Hours per Week: 40

Early childhood education is critical to a child's development and lays a strong foundation for their future success. Prepare to make a difference in people’s lives as a preschool teacher or preschool assistant teacher, child care worker, pre-K worker, or teaching assistant.

Our early childhood education classes prepare you to work with children. You will learn about child growth and development, the many needs of children, and how to communicate with families.

General Function

Provides the STRIVE early childhood grant program with a designated role to recruit and advise current and future STRIVE scholars that wish to enhance their educational credentials in order to serve in a Mecklenburg County Pre-K program. This full-time position is funded through a partnership between Central Piedmont, the Foundation for the Carolinas, and Mecklenburg County.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists the Recruitment Project Manager in creating and implementing information sessions and one on-one meetings designed to generate interest in and applications to the STRIVE scholarship program.

2. Conducts recruitment for STRIVE and the ECE program at child care centers, especially those that have or have applied for Meck Pre-K classrooms.

3. Attends events, open houses, and other community events to promote STRIVE and the ECE program as designated

4. Assists students’ in preparing applications for the STRIVE scholarship, participates in communicating with students regarding their awarding of the scholarship, and supports the Recruitment Project Manager in re-certifying current STRIVE scholars at the end of each academic year.

5. Serves as an academic coach to assigned STRIVE scholars, working closely with students to plan for success through academic planning and monitoring of progress.

6. Shares the responsibility (with the Recruitment Project Manager) of coordinating STRIVE scholars access and exposure to learning support resources including: tutorial services, books, technology, childcare and transportation support.

7. Submits regular status reports to Recruitment Project Manager and assists with data tracking as needed.

8. Assists faculty on special planning and working committees that support the College’s Mission and Values and increase student success.

9. Serves as a contributor in early childhood professional organizations and the larger Mecklenburg community to share STRIVE's mission, recruiting efforts, and Scholars' successes.

10. Creates professional development series to support students’ success.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Knowledge of Early Childhood programs and licensing requirements
• Knowledge of Mecklenburg County's Pre-K Program and upward mobility goals
• Knowledge of marketing and sales techniques
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and database management software
• Knowledge of budgeting and basic accounting principles
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, and 2 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in higher education

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A completed Central Piedmont application must be completed on-line. During the on-line application process, applicants will be prompted to upload or build a cover letter and resume.
• College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
• Applicants that do not have an electronic copy of their transcripts, or find the electronic copy is rejected on-line due to the file size, may fax their transcripts to (704) 330-6066 for attachment to the on-line application.
• All applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date posted to be guaranteed for consideration. Applications of qualified candidates received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary for this position is $42,935 - $54,268. Pay grade for this position is K. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Professional. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required of any position. All positions are subject to budget approval. Central Piedmont offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Disability and more.

ABOUT Central Piedmont

Notice of Nondiscrimination
As a recipient of federal funds, Central Piedmont is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities. Central Piedmont Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities, including in the context of admission or employment.