College Connection Coach

Ivy Tech Community College; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement & Financial Security

Educational Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Additional Perks

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Evansville is seeking a College Connection Coach to work with Vanderburgh County schools. The role focuses on building relationships with high school students to encourage college enrollment and persistence toward degree completion, organizing outreach and dual credit opportunities.

You will provide college and career support, coordinate dual credit, input scores and GPA, and develop workshops and orientation programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–4 years of related experience in advising, career counseling, recruiting, or student services.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to initiate and balance multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit high school juniors, seniors, or graduates who are college-bound.
• Provide one-on-one coaching supporting college attainment and career exploration.
• Leverage community resources to promote student access and success in college.
• Organize small group sessions and workshops to navigate college, aid, ACT/SAT info.
• Enroll students in dual credit courses and input SAT/ACT scores and GPA.
• Support employer partnerships.
• Coach transitions from high school to college to work.
• Deliver annual orientation and summer preparation workshops.
• Maintain records, reports, and progress for each student.
• Track outcomes and contribute to program evaluation with EVSC.

Skills

Communication skills

Advising

Career counseling

Recruiting

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

If encouraging high school students to go to college is something you want to do, we have the job for you. Ivy Tech is looking for a College Connection Coach to work with the Vanderburgh County schools.

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 Vanderburgh County.

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. Will work with Academic Affairs on coordinating dual credit opportunities.

Major Responsibilities:

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

• Provide one-on-one coaching that supports college attainment and career exploration and complements services that may be available through high school, college, or the community.

• Utilize 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)

• Enroll students in dual credit courses, input SAT/ACT scores, input GPA, etc.

• May 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.

• 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 and the EVSC.

• 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.

• 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.

Work Hours:

• Flexibility required with some evening and Saturday duties.

Hiring Range:

• $35,000-$45,000 annually based on experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 2-4 years related experience in advising, career counseling, recruiting, or other student service related job.

• 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.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.