Department: School, Community and Workforce Training Programs
Days and Hours: AY: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm; SMR: M-R 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Description:
The Senior Option Program Manager duties and responsibilities are to support the Division of School, Community & Workforce Training Programs by recruiting and registering high school students to participate in various college credit and non-credit partnership programs. The Program Manager also conducts individual and group counseling sessions with participants and provides advisement services. In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring the academic progress of participants in order to provide a smooth transition/pathway to enter Camden County College.
1. Develop a well-articulated plan to scale up the Senior Option Program.
2. Develop innovative programs to expand early college opportunities for high school students.
3. Provide on-site support and counseling/advising sessions at the various high school locations.
4. Schedule and conduct presentations to recruit potential participants into college credit courses. Collect college applications and supporting materials from prospect families. Review student applications and verify information.
5. Identify potential program participants based on collected information and program criteria.
6. Advise students of their responsibility to attend enrolled college courses.
7. Monitor the academic progress and transcripts of all participants.
8. Attend all staff meetings scheduled by the Dean.
9. Document all counseling/advising contacts in student's file.
10. Assist program participants in completing applications, such as admission to college, financial aid, and college records.
11. Conduct and/or facilitate workshops for students, parents and school officials designed to inform these constituents about college programs and services.
12. Arrange and schedule tutoring sessions promptly for students who require academic assistance.
13. Provide referrals in crisis counseling and intervention to students at risk of any nature.
14. Submit a monthly report the 1st day of every month documenting contacts with school personnel, program participants, activities, workshops.
15. Comply with all safety, fire, and smoking regulations.
16. Complete all mandatory compliance and safety training as scheduled by Human Resources.
17. Perform all other duties as assigned.
This position requires constant mobility throughout College locations and area high schools. Dexterity in working with computers is mandatory.
Camden County College is one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in New Jersey and the surrounding region and is a vital resource for transfer education, workforce training, and cultural events. Its three distinct locations in Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill – along with its satellite locations in Lakeland, Sicklerville and elsewhere throughout the County – share the common mission of providing accessible, affordable higher education and occupational study to all who can benefit.The College also is recognized nationally as a leader in technology programs such as video game design/development and photonics. In addition, it is acknowledged for maintaining low tuition rates for many years. Perhaps most importantly, CCC is known for responding to the changing needs of the communities and students it serves by continuously updating its programs and services to support the economic development in this area and the professional and personal development of residents.