College and Career Transition Coach - Fairfield/Ottumwa

Indian Hills Community College; Fairfield (IA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Indian Hills Community College seeks a dedicated College and Career Readiness Coach to support students at Fairfield High School and Ottumwa Gateway High School. You will work with families and school staff to guide academic, college and career planning, and you will manage follow-up communications to boost student success.

You will partner with counselors and IHCC staff to provide campus visits, enrollment information, and referrals to tutoring or mentoring services, ensuring students stay on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in education settings is expected.
• Demonstrated focus on student success and outcomes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with computers and technology for daily tasks.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule and adapt as needed.

Responsabilités

• Assist students individually or in groups with academic, college and career goals.
• Collaborate with counselors, administrators and teachers to support academic success.
• Maintain case management including tracking, proactive communications and follow-up.
• Provide seniors with information on career exploration, admissions, financial aid and exams.
• Work with IHCC Connect 2 College team and participate in enrollment events.
• Collect and analyze student data and refer to tutoring or counseling as needed.
• Monitor attendance and course selection to support graduation goals.
• Conduct parent/family outreach to strengthen partnerships and planning.
• Develop rigorous curriculum in collaboration with school staff for postsecondary success.
• Support smooth transition from 12th grade to postsecondary education.

Connaissances

Bachelor's degree

Experience in secondary/postsecondary

Student success focus

Oral and written communication

Tech proficiency

Flexible work schedule

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

This person will be responsible for providing direct services to support college and career preparation and postsecondary success to all eligible students. In addition to serving students, the coach will work with parents/families, school district staff and community college staff. This person will be split between Fairfield High School and Ottumwa Gateway High School.

Vision:

Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Mission:

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.

Core Values:

Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
• A demonstrated focus on student success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology to carry out daily tasks.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.

• Assist students – individually or in groups – with developing academic, college and career goals and plans.
• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning and campus visits for students served.
• Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty and other resources to increase student success.
• Provide seniors with information regarding career exploration, college admissions processes, educational offerings at different postsecondary institutions, financial aid processes, scholarships, college entrance exams, assessmenttesting and course placement and other related information.
• Work in collaboration with IHCC’s Connect 2 College team.
• Assist with college orientation sessions and other recruitment and enrollment events that include the target school districts.
• Collect and analyze student data and confer with school and college staff to identify and refer students served in need of more intensive academic support to appropriate services such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
• Monitor attendance, academic performance, work with counselors to ensure college prep course selection, enrollment in Advanced Placement and dual credit courses, credits needed for graduation and process toward goals for all students served.
• Conduct parent/family outreach and education activities to strengthen family/school partnerships and facilitate college selection and financial planning.
• Collaborate with school staff to establish high expectations for students served and develop a rigorous/relevant curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in careers and postsecondary education.
• Support a smooth transition from 12th grade to postsecondary education or training for qualified students and families.
• Connect students served and their families with community and higher education resources to support success in school and facilitate planning for postsecondary education.
• Serve as a resource for school staff, students, parents/families, and community members.
• Participate in professional development, as directed by IHCC and School Districts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible To:

Dean, Enrollment Services

Position Level:

Para Professional I - Exempt - Special Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment

Employment Length:

3.5 Term, Full Time, Benefits

Schedule:

7.2 hrs/day, Monday to Friday