Academic Champion

Academic Champion

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Academic Champion

REPORTS TO: Director, Upward Bound Math &Science JPS South

DEPARTMENT: Title III & Sponsored Grants

EXEMPT: No

VICE PRESIDENT: VP Hinds CC – Utica Campus

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

The Academic Champion will be located at each target high school during the academic year and will report to the project director and the target school administrator. It is expected that a faculty member at the target school, who has succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project’s target population, will serve in the role of ensuring close communication with all stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree Desired

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

• Located at target school during the academic year.
• Serve as liaison for Project Director and target school administrator.
• Conducting workshops for students, parents, community, and other related entities.
• Screening applicants for participant eligibility.
• Referral of ineligible students to appropriate or alternative services.
• Maintain participant files.
• Meeting with Project Director and target school principal regularly.
• Conducting participant follow-up surveys.
• Participating in in-service meetings.
• Coordinating project activities to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Serve in the role of ensuring close communication, progress monitoring of participants, and will provide appropriate strategies for the “Check & Connect” Mentoring program.
• Must have knowledge of Dual Enrollment/Credit programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Public relations, marketing, advertising skills.
• Positive customer service skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No Supervisory responsibilities are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity
• Diversity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Leadership
• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3396 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu.

Title IX: Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601-857-3250 or Email: TitleIX@hindscc.edu.

Part time

Part Time

Upward Bound

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