College Connection Coach - Vigo County job - Ivy Tech Community College - Terre Haute, IN

The primary goal of the College Connection Coach is to establish relationships with high school students in order to encourage and assist students toward enrollment in college and persistence toward degree completion. The College Connection Coach will plan and implement outreach services and dual credit opportunities in the Vigo County school system. The Coach will provide college and career support to high school students who are seeking employment or a four-year degree upon completion of a Technical Certificate or Associate Degree. May work with the dual credit coordinator to support dual credit opportunities.

Major Responsibilities

Recruitment:
Responsible for student recruitment by identifying high school juniors, seniors, or graduates who are college-bound.

Advising for Retention and Persistence

Provide one-on-one coaching that:

• Supports college attainment and career exploration


• Complements services that may be available through high school, college, or the community including college exploration services, admissions processes, financial aid and scholarship resources, course selection and advising, academic tutoring, development of an academic career plan, and resume and job interview preparation.


• Utilizes community resources that support student access and success in college.

Develop and convene regularly scheduled small group sessions for students throughout the academic year. These sessions are structured as informal group check-ins and as workshops designed to help students navigate the college environment, access resources, and build a network of peer support. (i.e. program specific groups, financial aid workshops, ACT & SAT information, ACCUPLACER information)

Provide support for employer partnerships:
Coach students on the transitions from high school to college to work.

Implement student career workshops, which may involve on-campus activities, tours, industry visits, and other experiential learning opportunities.

Develop and deliver annual orientation for new student participants and a summer series of college preparation and team building workshops.

Program Reporting, Research, and Evaluation:
Maintains accurate records and collects and enters required information and case notes for each student in the coaching cohort, including regularly updated student contact information, and academic progress. Develops required reports.

Participate in ongoing tracking of outcomes, evaluation of services, and program development as part of the postsecondary team.

Must stay current with Ivy Tech programs, admission and registration processes, career and higher education trends, and requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.

The Coach will attend Ivy Tech meetings, training sessions and other activities as necessary.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2-4 years related experience in advising, career counseling, recruiting, or other student service related job.

Ability to travel throughout the assigned area is required.

Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to initiate and balance multiple work projects. Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in K-12 or college-level preferred. Training or teaching experience with young adults preferred.

Other Requirements

Work Hours

Posting Date

05/26/2015

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

http://jobs.ivytech.edu: 80/postings/21094