Learner Mentor Job at Virginia Richard Bland College
Richard Bland College is seeking a qualified candidate for the Learner Mentor position that is committed to the mission, vision and strategic goals of the college.
Reporting directly to the Student Success Manager, Learner Mentors are enthusiastic and caring professionals who manage the academic trajectory of students at RBC. Learner Mentors support students by helping them explore educational and career goals proactively, and they prepare them for transfer and/or the workforce by placing students on (and guiding them through) a flexible academic pathway. They track student academic progression and completion towards a degree and proactively intervene as necessary. Learner Mentors also engage in basic financial aid and career planning conversations with students, including matching student career interests to courses/programs of study and being mindful of debt and default management concerns. They also cooperate and collaborate extensively with faculty and other student services departments such as Residence Life to enhance students’ experiences at RBC and increase retention.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Student Success Manager, Learner Mentors are enthusiastic and caring professionals who manage the academic trajectory of students at RBC. Learner Mentors support students by helping them explore educational and career goals proactively, and they prepare them for transfer and/or the workforce by placing students on (and guiding them through) a flexible academic pathway. They track student academic progression and completion towards a degree and proactively intervene as necessary. Learner Mentors also engage in basic financial aid and career planning conversations with students, including matching student career interests to courses/programs of study and being mindful of debt and default management concerns. They also cooperate and collaborate extensively with faculty and other student services departments such as Residence Life to enhance students’ experiences at RBC and increase retention.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess the academic needs and career goals of new and continuing students.
- Assist new and continuing students in both choosing and maintaining satisfactory performance in a meta-major and subsequent pathway.
- Track a student’s academic pathway to a potential transfer school and major as early as possible in the learner journey.
- Support the creation and launch of creative registration campaigns with other student service offices to drive early registration for new and continuing students.
- Maintain knowledge of the curricula for RBC degrees, certificates, and other credentials relevant to transferring to Virginia four-year institutions as well as for career preparation
- Develop and pilot the GPS@RBC program with faculty to foster student success and retention
- Collaborate with faculty and the Office of Residence Life to develop intentional interventions along each student’s pathway that encourage growth and sustain commitment to completing a degree at RBC.
- Initiate and organize programs to engage RBC students regarding academics, transfer and career readiness.
- Provide students proactive academic advising, career advising, and success coaching
- Maintain an up-to-date academic advising reference file containing current program area, College and transfer institutional partner materials pertinent to advising.
- Work to ensure both online and print advising and transfer pathway advising materials are up-to date, accurate, and helpful to students.
- Collaborate with Division of Academics to remain knowledgeable on curriculum changes in order to effectively adjust student schedules in the interest of student success.
- Monitor learning systems including Canvas and Dropout Detective and intervene where appropriate with face-to-face meetings and follow-up including documentation.
- Raise concerns and makes recommendations for continual improvement of policies, procedures, and systems in order to better serve RBC students.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, with course work in counseling, social work, higher education or other related field.
- Demonstrated experience in a secondary or higher education setting as a guidance counselor, student advisor or similar position.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, a collaborative working style, and the ability to work effectively across functional areas to achieve established goals.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusive excellence, and equity.
- Enthusiastic commitment to the Richard Bland College mission, vision and strategic plan goals.
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement, ongoing professional development, and a resilience for a dynamic changing work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in counseling, higher education, student development/affairs, social work, enrollment management, or related field.
- Experience working with at least one of the following: First Year Experience, Academic Advising, Writing/Tutoring Centers, Orientation, ADA (Americans with Disabilities), Career Advising Banner experience.
- Experience with serving students from underserved and diverse populations with an emphasis on eliminating equity gaps.
Special Requirements
It is the practice of Richard Bland College to conduct in-depth background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment. The investigation may include: local agency checks; criminal record check, driving record; employment verification; verification of education; and other checks requested by the hiring authority related to the position. Successful results are a condition of employment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Qualifications must be clearly addressed on the State application or resume. Richard Bland College of William and Mary is part of the state university system of the Commonwealth of Virginia. RICHARD BLAND COLLEGE IS AN AA/EEO EMPLOYER-RBC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA and ADAAA), RBC will provide, if requested reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
In compliance with Title IX, Richard Bland College of William and Mary is committed to creating an environment that encourages all incidents and sexual misconduct complaints to be report to the Title IX Coordinator:
Stacey Sokol Richard Bland College of William & Mary
11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
ssokol@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100 x8603
The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).
The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: https://www.rbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Annual-Campus-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.
In compliance with Title IX, Richard Bland College of William and Mary is committed to creating an environment that encourages all incidents and sexual misconduct complaints to be report to the Title IX Coordinator:
Stacey Sokol Richard Bland College of William & Mary
11301 Johnson Road, South Prince George, VA 23805
ssokol@rbc.edu | 804-862-6100 x8603
The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).
The Annual Fire and Security Report(s) include campus security information, campus fire statistics, safety procedures, and provides statistics for criminal and disciplinary offenses. The report(s) are provided annually in compliance with the Clery Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Richard Bland College of William & Mary Annual Safety and Security report and the Annual Fire Safety report is available at: https://www.rbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Annual-Campus-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . A hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety reports and/or a copy of the Criminal Incident and Fire Incident Logs are maintained at the Department of Campus Safety & Police and will be provided upon request.
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