College Connection Coach

Odessa College

Odessa (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community college in Texas is seeking a College Connection Coach to strengthen relationships with K–12 partners and support student pathways to higher education. The ideal candidate will coordinate programming to increase college-going culture and facilitate enrollment at the college. Qualifications include an associate's degree and excellent communication, project organization, and time management skills. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on student success.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly developed skills in project organization and time management.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Coordinate programming to increase college-going culture.
Develop programming to facilitate enrollment in college.
Maintain records and produce follow-up reports.
Serve as a resource for students wishing to enroll in dual credit.
Provide information about admissions requirements.
Organize college involvement with ECISD initiatives.
Maintain office space at Odessa College to assist ECISD students, parents, and staff.
Organize Odessa College involvement with ECISD initiatives and celebrations of student success.
Be a partner and liaison between Odessa College and ECISD to improve educational opportunities.

Skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Public speaking

Project organization

Time management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The role of a College Connection Coach is to strengthen Odessa College’s relationships with K–12 partners and service-area schools. This position is specifically aligned with an ECISD high school and focuses on supporting student pathways to higher education.

Odessa College has been nationally recognized for its commitment to student success. In 2017, the Aspen Institute—through its Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence—awarded Odessa College the Rising Star Award, ranking the College among the top five institutions nationwide for improving and advancing student achievement out of more than 1,100 eligible colleges.

Specific Position Duties

Coordinate programming designed to increase the college-going culture and rate for the assigned service area.
Develop and deliver programming designed to facilitate enrollment in college, including Odessa College; maintain up-to-date knowledge of Odessa College programs and course offerings.
Represent the College at college day and evening programs.
Maintain records and produce follow-up reports regarding activities and future plans.
Serve as a resource for students that wish to enroll in dual credit; process applications & registrations, answer questions, and streamline the process ensuring that more students have access to dual credit opportunities.
Provide information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective students and parents via phone, e-mail/mail and personal visits.
Follow up with mail or phone call, as appropriate. Maintain office space at Odessa College to provide availability to ECISD students, parents, and staff even when not on the ECISD campus.
Organize Odessa College involvement with ECISD initiatives, career exploration, and celebrations of student success.
Be a partner and a liaison between Odessa College and ECISD as we embark on improving educational opportunities for all students in Ector County Independent.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
Requires highly developed skills in project organization and time management.
Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

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