Assists prospective/enrolled students in the development of meaningful educational and career goals by providing developmental educational planning, career assessment, advising in education/career and labor market information. This person will be responsible for maintaining relationships/partnerships with community, business leaders, and college and universities. This position will be managing programs and services to support prospective and enrolled students, and coaching students through the Adult and Higher Education division. This person will be required to meet with, interview, and guide students. They will be responsible for developing and monitoring program data and reports.  This person is responsible for helping to develop programs and systems that support student entry, transition, retention and graduation for current and prospective students.  Communicating clearly and effectively with CCEOP Team, Muckleshoot Tribal College Team, and, Executive Director of Adult & Higher Education.  They will be responsible for completing directives as assigned by CCEOP & Higher Education Team members. This candidate will be required to supervise staff, as needed.

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

ADVISING

1. Develops, coordinates, facilitates, and/or presents academic planning and career development modules and special workshops (e.g. mock interviews, choosing a major, resume development, identifying internship opportunities, etc.).
2. The Youth Development Coordinator will review academic records, monitor academic progress of students, analyze progress reports from instructors and work sites, and determine continued eligibility in CCEOP.
3. Advises students in making career related decisions, using assessment instruments where appropriate; assists students in the use of existing resources for learning about careers of interest to them; critiques resumes, and assists with programs and services related to placement activities.
4. Serves as liaison and facilitates meetings between work-site staff, representatives, parents, and students.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

5. Advise students in specific curriculum decisions including the choice and scheduling of courses, selection or change of majors and minors, etc., providing referrals to specific departments, schools, or colleges as appropriate. Youth Development Coordinator may facilitate college site visits and connect students with key staff at colleges and/or universities.
6. Provides information on specific programs, and makes referrals where appropriate, to services offered by colleges/universities or by organizations for the educational and/or career enhancement of the individual.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

7. Organizes and presents outreach programs related to academic advising and career development within the Tribal community and schools, to include information, such as test dates, local college events, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
8. Prepares, organizes, and maintains appropriate resources, reports and statistical summaries.
9. Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops, orientations, and committees for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and maintaining professional knowledge. Seek student feedback through participation in individual and departmental evaluation processes.  Direct and supervise the work of others as needed.
10. This person will work very closely with the Intake Specialist.

TEAMWORK

11. Participates in annual preliminary budget proposal and preparation and in long-range comprehensive planning projects.
12. Coach, mentor, collaborate, and train staff as necessary. Approach conflict-resolution in an open, fair and professional manner.
13. High level of customer service skills working together with youth and adults (staff and parents).
14. Work to find positive solutions in the work day with staff, youth, and parents.

DEPARTMENTAL FUNCTIONS

15. Collaborates in a positive manner with community leaders, students, parents, teachers, and administrators to identify, define, and meet student career planning and placement needs, goals, and objectives.
16. Must demonstrate above-average proficiency in the use of technology and data management systems.
17. Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in college student personnel, educational administration, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) year of academic advising or career related experience minimum.

Preferred:

  Experience working within a Tribal community.

Skills:

• Motivating, developing, and effectively interacting with a diverse group of people.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Using logic and reasoning; problem-solving.
• Making presentations before groups.
• Planning and managing projects.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
• Using standard office equipment and computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Professional experience in educational/career planning; providing service to high school students in the high school or college environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Clear understanding and appreciation of the training and educational opportunities offered by community colleges, universities, and businesses.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Above average proficiency with technology, data management, and digital communication platforms.
• Facilitating group activities, workshops, and experiential learning opportunities for youth.
• Building rapport with youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ability:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work ethic.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Effectively communicate information and ideas, both written and verbal.
• Comprehend information, both written and verbal.
• Form culturally competent, non-judgmental, supportive and empowering relationships with culturally diverse individuals.
• Gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions, and present findings and recommendations.
• Use independent judgment; work independently.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team and in a professional manner.
• Organize activities and coordinate groups of people.
• Demonstrate self-starter.
• High level of initiative.
• Coordinate multiple projects and activities with attention to deadlines and details.

Knowledge:

• Current educational practices in youth development and mentorship/ advising.
• Best practices of working in Native education, with youth and adults.
• Assessments commonly used for academic skill determination and career interest.
• Academic programs and admissions processes for acceptance to higher education institutions.
• Marketing techniques and principles.
• Mathematics
• English language including composition and grammar.
• Methods of teaching and instruction for youth.
• Human behavior and performance.
• Learning and motivation.
• Native American culture and history.

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, balance, bend at the waist, crouch, kneel, twist, use foot controls, and operate a motor vehicle.  The employee must lift, carry and/or push/pull up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.