Health Sciences Coach

In support of the overall Allied Health programs, the Health Sciences Coach will coordinate, develop, enhance, and offer academic advising, planning, and support to students seeking enrollment and/or enrolled in the Allied Health programs. In addition, the Coach for Allied Health will promote learning experiences to increase student retention, success, and program completion. This position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Allied Health. The continuation of the position is contingent upon grant renewal. 

1. Serve as a point of contact for general inquiries concerning the Allied Health programs.
2. Assist with Allied Health program student retention efforts.
3. Collect and report data related to Allied Health advising and enrollment to support campus-wide initiatives and annual planning.
4. Assist program faculty in completing Early Alerts for students.
5. Develop resource courses in CANVAS.
6. Provide annual workshops addressing test-taking skills for Allied Health licensure/certification examinations
7. Serve as a point of contact for general inquiries concerning the Allied Health programs.
8. Assist faculty with advising to prospective students seeking enrollment and to those currently enrolled in an Allied Health program.
9. Create and maintain student educational plans.
10. Contact students as needed to make sure they remain on their career path.
11. Work with Enrollment Management to obtain call lists for advisees who have been deregistered or have withdrawn from class(es).
12. Facilitate and document communication with advisees.
13. Provide an honest, safe, confidential, and respectful environment where students can ask questions, express concerns, and discuss interests.
14. Assist in the creation and distribution of recruitment materials.
15. Attend Outreach events and open houses along with other advisors and representatives to help promote college programs.
16. Maintain appropriate records and assist in generating relevant reports.
17. Assist with students in completing Admissions and FAFSA applications; answering general phone calls; scheduling placement tests; and answering general college inquiries. 
18. Work with Student Services to update and accurately maintain advisor names on student accounts.
19. Regularly utilize TSCC’s electronic media such as email, advising and registration software, and the learning management system (LMS) as appropriate and necessary to fulfil duties.
20. Attend College meetings and faculty/staff meetings.
21. Attend/participate in conferences and workshops as appropriate both on and off campus.
22. Serve on a variety of campus committees and participate in campus activities.
23. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

 Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. One year of advising experience.
3. Experience in the Allied Health field

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.  A complete application packet consists of:  

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application. 
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred. 

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.   

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:  Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.   Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.   More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.   Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation.   The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.   

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