College Readiness Coach for High School Students

Gary Comer Youth Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Gary Comer Youth Center is seeking a part-time Pre-College Success Coordinator to design and deliver programs that prepare high school students for college. You will guide students through applications, provide academic support, and help families access financial aid resources.

You will collaborate with educators and community partners, track student progress, and run workshops on test-taking, essays, and interview skills to foster college readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with youth in educational or community settings.
• Proven experience developing and implementing programs for college readiness and student success.
• Familiarity with college admissions processes and financial aid applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive pre-college programs to enhance academics and college readiness.
• Collaborate with educators, counselors, and community partners to align program goals.
• Provide individualized counseling on college applications, financial aid, and scholarships.
• Organize workshops on test-taking, essays, and interview skills for students.
• Monitor student progress and adjust programs to improve outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of college admissions requirements and timelines.
• Foster a supportive environment that motivates student engagement.
• Track and report program effectiveness to inform future planning.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Gary Comer Youth Center is seeking a part-time Pre-College Success Coordinator to design and deliver programs that prepare high school students for college. You will guide students through applications, provide academic support, and help families access financial aid resources.

You will collaborate with educators and community partners, track student progress, and run workshops on test-taking, essays, and interview skills to foster college readiness.