Staff Positions
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a part-time Assistant Coach. Assistant coaches at Gogebic Community College are vitally important to the success of our collegiate athletic programs as those working in those positions assist the head coaches of their respective sports with recruitment of student-athletes, oversight of each team’s individual academic performance and the day-to-day operations of each team. Assistant coaches, under the direction of the head coach, develop practice schedules and other training sessions, train athletes to compete at their peak performance and fulfill other duties as assigned by their head coach to ensure the continued success of their athletic program. This position reports to the Head Coach and the Director of the Lindquist Student Conference Center and Athletics. It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission and philosophy from our candidate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach with all duties related to coaching their respective sport.
- Assist the Head Coach with the recruitment of competitive student-athletes.
- Assist the Head Coach with the operations of their athletic program responsibly and ethically.
- Support the needs of all resident students under the direction of the Manager of Campus Suites as requested.
- Monitor and Support the academic progress of student-athletes.
- Assist the Head Coach with the input and maintenance of NCJAA schedules and statistics as requested.
Other:
- Work and function in stressful, competitive situations while maintaining sound judgement to make appropriate decisions.
- The ability to mentor students effectively with an energetic, positive and approachable manner.
- Commitment to developing, maintaining and promoting all program work with a “student-first” mentality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or
- a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year coaching experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Collegiate playing and coaching experience.
- Progressively more responsible coaching experience.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication stills.
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 sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use a computer; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required of moving, lifting and jumping and otherwise demonstrating the physical skills required of a collegiate player. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor non-air-conditioned facility. This position requires evening hours, weekend hours and overnight trips.
Position Details:
- Stipend of $7,000 per year.
- Meal stipend of $500 at the Courtside Café per year.
- Assistant coaches are eligible to reside in GCC’s campus suites at the expense of the college, but candidates are not required to live on-campus.
- Flexible schedule during the year.
Application Process
Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all of the following in one email or mailed envelope:
- A letter of interest
- A detailed resume
- Three references with current contact information
- GCC Application for Employment
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
Other relevant material to:
Ashley Paquette, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4231 ext. 324
ashleyp@gogebic.edu
Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a part-time Assistant Coach. Assistant coaches at Gogebic Community College are vitally important to the success of our collegiate athletic programs as those working in those positions assist the head coaches of their respective sports with recruitment of student-athletes, oversight of each team’s individual academic performance and the day-to-day operations of each team. Assistant coaches, under the direction of the head coach, develop practice schedules and other training sessions, train athletes to compete at their peak performance and fulfill other duties as assigned by their head coach to ensure the continued success of their athletic program. This position reports to the Head Coach and the Director of the Lindquist Student Conference Center and Athletics. It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission and philosophy from our candidate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach with all duties related to coaching their respective sport.
- Assist the Head Coach with the recruitment of competitive student-athletes.
- Assist the Head Coach with the operations of their athletic program responsibly and ethically.
- Support the needs of all resident students under the direction of the Manager of Campus Suites as requested.
- Monitor and Support the academic progress of student-athletes.
- Assist the Head Coach with the input and maintenance of NCJAA schedules and statistics as requested.
Other:
- Work and function in stressful, competitive situations while maintaining sound judgement to make appropriate decisions.
- The ability to mentor students effectively with an energetic, positive and approachable manner.
- Commitment to developing, maintaining and promoting all program work with a “student-first” mentality.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or
- a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 1 year coaching experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Collegiate playing and coaching experience.
- Progressively more responsible coaching experience.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication stills.
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 sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use a computer; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required of moving, lifting and jumping and otherwise demonstrating the physical skills required of a collegiate player. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor non-air-conditioned facility. This position requires evening hours, weekend hours and overnight trips.
Position Details:
- Stipend of $7,000 per year.
- Meal stipend of $500 at the Courtside Café per year.
- Assistant coaches are eligible to reside in GCC’s campus suites at the expense of the college, but candidates are not required to live on-campus.
- Flexible schedule during the year.
Application Process
Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all of the following in one email or mailed envelope:
- A letter of interest
- A detailed resume
- Three references with current contact information
- GCC Application for Employment
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
Other relevant material to:
Ashley Paquette, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4231 ext. 324
ashleyp@gogebic.edu
Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Career Counselor
Gogebic Community College seeks candidates for a full-time Career Counselor that has a work schedule of August 1st through the first week after graduation in May and one day a week during the summer months. This position reports to the VP of Student Services and the Director of TRiO Program and Disability Services. This position is a member of the Faculty group. The salary range for this position is $46,616-$71,287. The Career Counselor is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of counseling services provided to the general student population as well as TRiO Program (Student Support Services) participants and Perkins grant students. Customer focus, college service, and a willingness to assist as needed are expectations for all employees. It is important that there is recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission and philosophy from our candidate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as an academic advisor, and meet with students to keep current on academic needs and progress.
- Develop Individual Academic Plans for Perkins students and SSS program participants, and assist in identifying goals and implementing strategies to accomplish goals.
- Assist with placement into appropriate levels of college coursework based upon comprehensive evaluation of individual needs.
- Facilitate trust and discussion about topics related to academic success.
- Administer and interpret interest, skills, and develop personality inventories for purposes of career exploration.
- Assist students with a variety of situational concerns including: relationship problems, lack of self-esteem, assertiveness training, stress management, eating disorders, sexual concerns, and issues around the transition to college, response to suicide, death, or loss.
- Facilitate referral to external agencies to address personal counseling needs.
- Act as the college spokesperson for career exploration activities.
- Organize and facilitate various workshops and program activities.
- Provide group and individual services related to career and personal development.
- Perform presentations at Orientation, the COL courses, and other activities on campus, the Copper Country Center, at regional high schools, and for the general public.
- Use cutting edge technologies to facilitate career development services appropriate to emerging job placement markets.
- Instruct and monitor effectiveness of the TRiO course.
- Record student information/contact in the TRiO database program.
- Keep accurate files for all students and contacts for Perkins.
- Maintain accurate time and effort reports.
- Interface with college faculty and staff to promote awareness and integration of TRiO programming into the campus culture and assist TRiO students with achievement of academic and personal goals.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, rules, and regulations governing TRiO programs.
- Student assessment tools.
- Career assessment and interest inventories.
- Relevant career exploration knowledge and tools.
- GCC graduation and transfer requirements.
- Advising fundamentals.
- Community college philosophy.
- Student development theory.
Ability to:
- Provide information and services to students individually and in groups.
- Work with diverse populations.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Work effectively with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
Other:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in School Counseling or related field required. MSW will be considered. Must be eligible for and obtain professional licensure in the State of Michigan.
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of experience in similar setting preferred, in particular working with TRiO programs. Experience with interest inventories and career exploration tools preferred.
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 sit. The employee frequently is required to use a computer, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This position involves occasional day or overnight travel with and without students.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until January 19, 2020.
Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all of the following in one email or mailed envelope:
- A letter of interest
- A detailed resume
- Three references with current contact information
- GCC Application for Employment
- Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
Other relevant material to:
Ashley Paquette, Director of Human Resources
Gogebic Community College
E4946 Jackson Road
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-4231 ext. 324
ashleyp@gogebic.edu
Gogebic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.