Part-time Rise Launch Facilitator

Navarro College•Corsicana, TX

5d•$13

About The Position

RISE: Launch is a voluntary program targeting “first time in college”, or “first time back after a break”, students. This program is designed to support students as they make their transition into college. Students meet once a week for one hour in a session and use hands on activities and discussion to learn about topics like expectations, organization, responsibility, and resilience. The facilitator will guide students in their session using a structured curriculum. Facilitators do not teach; they facilitate the opportunity for students to make meaningful connections by fostering discussion and encouraging participation while ensuring everyone is heard.  Facilitators will follow the provided lesson plan/agenda to ensure each session is productive and focused so students can learn.

Requirements

Have a deep passion for helping and supporting students.
Possess strong communication skills.
Excellent organization skills.
Demonstrate ability to differentiate between presenting information and facilitating individual and group participation/discussion.
Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to internal employees currently working in the Student Success division and those currently involved with Navarro College in a professional capacity.
Experience working directly with and supporting students.

Responsibilities

Follow the provided agenda and lesson plans to ensure each session is productive and focused.
Present information and facilitate individual and group participation/discussion.
Devote time to preparing for and facilitating RISE sessions weekly throughout the 16-week semester.
Allow time for set up and take down for each session, including technological needs, activities, and necessary materials.
Manage time effectively, both in balancing RISE program responsibilities with current/pre-existing job functions, specifically during the sessions by being able to complete lesson plans/agenda.
Participate in check-ins with RISE Facilitator Team, yearly facilitator training, and other meetings as needed.
Foster a positive and inclusive environment that fosters engagement in RISE and encourages students to incorporate and utilize information from sessions into their daily life.
Take attendance, record student engagement and interaction as directed, and submit appropriate documentation each week.
Collaborate with other departments and professors at your campus location to promote and encourage student attendance in RISE, as well as extracurricular activities, workshops, resources and opportunities at Navarro College.
Attend mandatory information session, observations, and interview during application process.
Attend a 2-day long, in-person RISE Facilitator Team training in July on the Corsicana Campus (dates TBD).
Facilitate and manage a minimum of one, no more than two, sessions per semester.
Collaborate with Co-Facilitator each week to support the success of each session.
Prepare for each session – become familiar with presentation, facilitation guide/key points and topics, materials needed, etc.
Completion of self-eval after each session.
Attend 45-minute, weekly, Monday morning meetings with RISE Facilitation Team to review material and go over opportunities, feedback, as well as check-in and questions.
Attend end of the year review with RISE Facilitation Team for final thoughts, improvements, and assessment.