College Coach

Path to College; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused educational organization is seeking a College Coach to support students in the college application process. The role includes leading recruitment sessions, managing student relationships, and performing administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are current college students or recent graduates with strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in Google Workspace. This position offers a hybrid work model, balancing remote and in-person responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current College student in pursuit of a Bachelor's degree or recent graduate preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students applying to college and build relationships.
• Lead student recruitment and outreach workshops.
• Perform administrative tasks to support academic programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Teamwork

Proficiency in Google Workspace

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or recent graduate

Job description

Overview

Path to College is looking for a caring, dedicated, and experienced leader to join our team in Central Palm Beach County to enjoy a rewarding career helping to improve the lives of others!

Path to College Fellowship Program is recruiting for a College Coach to help support our Path to College Fellows in the implementation of our organization's mission: To enrich the academic growth and increase the competitiveness of low-income, high-achieving students in college admissions.

Position

TITLE: College Coach

POSITION SUMMARY: As a College Coach at Path to College, you will support our students as they participate in our program and apply to college. Most of your responsibilities will focus on student-facing tasks that are centered around relationship building and operations maintenance. You will represent Path to College in the community by leading student recruitment sessions and outreach workshops throughout local high schools and with community partners. In addition, you will perform administrative tasks to support the academic fellowship and outreach programs. We currently have a hybrid remote/in-person work model to adapt to the needs of each student. There will also be in-person events throughout the year that you will help prepare the students for.

Expectations

To be on time to work with students and staff. To display empathy and positivity for them. To help them manage their time and projects. And to encourage them to overcome their challenges and focus on their goals. Our main projects involve: college and scholarship applications, resume writing, community impact proposals, and ED-Talks, which occur during our yearly signature event, EDFest. Weekly commitments would include: attending Fellowship meetings on Wednesdays, checking in with the cohort, putting in advisor updates, and attending a weekly meeting with the Academic Program Manager.

Position Requirements

• Current College student in pursuit of a Bachelor\'s degree or recent graduate preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Effective and active listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team.