James Mitchell
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Collaborative leader with a dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of College and Career Readiness
Robeson Community College
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and provide leadership for the Adult Basic Education (ABE), Adult High School (AHS), Compensatory Education (CED), English as a Second Language (ESL), and High School Equivalency (HSE) components of the College and Career Readiness (C&CR) department
- Research, organize, develop, and recommend the C&CR program of study as directed
- Participate in and provide counsel for institutional planning and development activities related to the C&CR program of study
- Planning and coordinating the development of class schedules and cultural/civic activities for the C&CR program
- Research and assist in the development of curriculum activities and the selection of appropriate textbooks and computer software for C&CR faculty and staff members
- Identify and recommend appropriate supplementary programs and projects to the Vice-President of Workforce Development, Continuing Education, and Institutional Services and other local and state administrative personnel
- Coordinating the transition of C&CR students to a chosen career or college program of study
- Working with community partners to advertise and create learning opportunities for potential students
- Collaborated on the preparation of the successful Title II grant which partially funds the CCR program
- Collaborated on successful Access to Achievement proposal which provides funding to the institution to create IDD training programs and assistance in completing continuing education and curriculum programs.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations and up to 30 to foster increased productivity.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
Educational Coordinator
Robeson Community College
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Coordinated the ABE, ABET, AHS, ESL, Family Literacy, and HSE components of the Career and College Readiness (C&CR) department
- Managed and guided 20 faculty in the various programs housed within the College and Career Readiness division
- Evaluated the performance of the faculty within the department
- Worked with the Assistant VP and Transition Coordinator to monitor and ensure that the C&CR programs meet all performance indicators as required by the NCCCS
- Monitored all on and off-campus sites of C&CR to ensure an effective learning environment.
- Participated in workshops, seminars, education programs, and other activities promoting professional growth and development.
Success Manager
Robeson Community College
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed individual guidance plans for students
- Provided recruiting services for the College and Career Readiness division
- Planned and participate in open-house events
- Identified student barriers that may hinder program completion and recommend appropriate services
- Assessed students and their work skills
- Provided support and mentoring to enrolled students
- Collected and compiled data on up to 20 grant participants for assessment/eligibility and enrollment purposes
- Maintained accurate records for all grant participants involved in the project.
Evening Supervisor
Methodist University
02.2001 - 07.2009
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of up to 5 students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests
- Assessed and communicated students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- Supervised peer and professional tutors to ensure the academic needs of the university students were satisfactorily met.
Lead Professional Tutor
Fayetteville State University
03.2004 - 06.2009
- Coordinated tutoring for students enrolled in the GEAR UP Program (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
- Trained and supervised professional full-time and part-time tutors to ensure that the needs of students were met.
- Taught students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies
- Collaborated with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress
- Identified, developed, and implemented intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students
- Maintained records of student's assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records
- Served as the onsite liaison of the GEAR UP Program for the students, staff, and parents at partnering schools.
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
05.2000
Skills
- Staff Management
- Educational leadership
- Workshop Facilitation
- Goal Setting and Tracking
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Timeline
Director of College and Career Readiness - Robeson Community College
01.2021 - Current
Educational Coordinator - Robeson Community College
07.2015 - 01.2021
Success Manager - Robeson Community College
06.2013 - 06.2015
Lead Professional Tutor - Fayetteville State University
03.2004 - 06.2009
Evening Supervisor - Methodist University
02.2001 - 07.2009
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Science, Higher Education Administration
Fayetteville State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
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