Career & College Readiness Coach

Indian Hills Community College; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Hills Community College is seeking a Success Coach to provide vocational and academic services to eligible participants. The role supports the Talent Search & Upward Bound project and reports to the Program Director.

The position is housed at Evan Junior High and Ottumwa High School, IA. The Success Coach will deliver individualized advising, career exploration, and postsecondary planning, collaborating with school staff to meet project objectives and engage up to 500 participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of one year advising or teaching experience at a middle school, high school, or post-secondary institution.
• Experience with at-risk students preferred.
• Knowledge of high school course planning, financial aid, admissions, career development, counseling, testing and evaluation processes.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, leadership, and counseling skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized advising, career exploration, and postsecondary planning services.
• Assist participants in documenting and communicating academic and career skills.
• Plan and facilitate career development, soft skills, financial aid, and college entrance workshops.
• Offer field trips to colleges and educational events.
• Collaborate with high school staff on drop-out prevention efforts.
• Maintain relationships with school districts and counselors.

Skills

Advising experience

Communication

Leadership

Counseling

Organizational skills

Career development

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blumen database

APR reporting system

Job description

Indian Hills Community College is seeking a Success Coach to provide vocational and academic services to eligible participants. The role supports the Talent Search & Upward Bound project and reports to the Program Director.

The position is housed at Evan Junior High and Ottumwa High School, IA. The Success Coach will deliver individualized advising, career exploration, and postsecondary planning, collaborating with school staff to meet project objectives and engage up to 500 participants.