Part-time Rise Launch Facilitator

POSITION PURPOSE:

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.  

GENERAL DUTIES AND 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.   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.

Preferred:

• 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. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Total estimate of weekly time commitment: 4 hours per section.
• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Preparedness to work outside of the 8-5 job time if needed.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

SALARY:  $12.50 pr hour