Job Announcement: Men's Soccer Coach, Southwestern Oregon

Southwestern Oregon Community College is currently accepting applications for its head men's soccer coach position.

Description of Essential Functions

Admissions, College Recruiting and Collaboration (70% of Time)

1. Represent the quality and scope of an education at Southwestern to high school students, prospective post-traditional students, prospective students, teachers, college/career centers, parents, and the general public.
2. Present Southwestern's programs, admissions requirements, admissions policies, tuition and basic financial aid information.
3. Collaboratively participate in, plan, organize and implement on- and off-campus recruitment events throughout and beyond the local student recruiting areas with the Director of Admissions; participate in hosting prospective student visits, campus information sessions, campus tours, and other traditional and innovative recruitment activities.
4. Be present in the admissions office and serve as a member of the Admissions team to recruit and enroll qualified and motivated students to Southwestern's academic programs; contribute to each phase of the admission funnel and support the traditional and non-traditional recruitment efforts, occasional weekend/evening work required, and participation in marketing efforts.
5. Represent Southwestern through a diverse array of recruitment programs and outreach activities; advise prospective students on the various courses, certificate and Associates' degree programs offerings, discuss admissions requirements and application processes and conduct transcript evaluations, as appropriate.
6. Compile data from recruitment visits, campus visits, and a range of different communication channels, including the College website, telephone, email, live chat, marketing materials, and social media; participate in review and analysis of data from the results of recruitment efforts and make recommendations on revisions.
7. Maintain thorough knowledge of college programs, processes, and services in order to effectively guide prospective students through the enrollment process.
8. Contact and follow up with all inquiries received from web sources, college fairs, school visits, telephone/email, social media, etc. 
9. Work closely with the athletic coaches from District area schools to develop rapport and enhance recruitment of student athletes.
10. Works with the Student Services team, Communications and Marketing team, and program faculty to develop recruitment strategies, tactics, and processes in support of or in addition to the college recruitment plan.
11. Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop electronic and print communications for groups of identified prospective students, follow up with personal contacts, and track actions taken and enrollment status for each prospect. Suggest enhancements to college website. 
12. Participate in College-wide Recruitment Work Group to develop recruitment plan and implements assigned activities.
13. Establish and maintain relationships with community groups, agencies, and businesses that offer opportunities for referrals/recruitment and/or work with other campus representatives to facilitate referrals/recruitment.
14. Collaborate as a member of the recruiting team to develop strategies regarding in person and virtual college fairs.
15. Advise and retain students by helping with walk-in and summer registration periods and orientation programs.

 Coaching Men's Soccer (30% of Time)

1. Coach/coordinate/supervise the Men's Soccer Program. Adhere to established Southwestern Athletic Department Coaches Handbook.
2. Recruit, retain, and coach a full roster of student-athletes for the Men's Soccer program at Southwestern.
3. Develop home and away participation schedules and expectations. 
4. Manage budget related to the Men's Soccer program. 
5. Communicate and advise students about academic opportunities consistent with college programs, certificates, and degrees.
6. Assist students in achieving academic and personal goals by addressing barriers and accessing internal and external resources (e.g. financial aid, tutoring, etc.).
7. Act as a liaison between recruiting, housing, first stop and financial aid; scheduling students during summer.

 Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree. 

Two (2) years' coaching soccer at the collegiate level (or equivalent); 

Two (2) years of experience in marketing, recruiting, or a closely related field. 

Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter. Ability to effectively communicate orally with groups and/or individual, and deal with peers, the public and the community in a positive, empathetic and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively with populations representing diverse social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, life experiences and abilities, including community members, students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.
• Ability and willingness to manage a flexible work schedule with self-discipline, including travel, various hours and possible weekends/evenings, as well as work days at other college locations.
• Ability to write and communicate at a professional level utilizing a high level of computer skills sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets and data bases to produce correspondence, documents and reports as required by the position.
• Exhibit a high level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents and reports. Ability to use Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel as needed.  Able to learn and function in the College's information management system. 
• Knowledge of college entrance procedures and programs of study. Knowledge of the world of work, assessment testing and the transfer process.
• Working knowledge of and a commitment to NWAACC intercollegiate soccer rules and regulations. 
• Ability to follow established college and department procedures and work independently to accomplish those procedures.  Ability to implement general directives and Board policies in the assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to explain established policies and procedures using judgment and diplomacy.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities independently. 
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training. Ability to develop others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. 
• Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree. 

Previous higher education experience or extensive experience working with an integrated Management information system; 

Experience as a Head Coach. 

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