College Success Coach

East Central University; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma is seeking an Outreach Coach to develop and maintain relationships with prospective students, guiding them through admissions, financial aid, and first-year transitions. You will collaborate with Ada and Noble area schools, host campus tours, assist seniors with FAFSA, and help sustain postsecondary plans, while aligning with OK GEAR UP goals.

This role emphasizes community engagement, data entry, and participating in trainings to support students from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in college admissions or school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contact with prospective students to assist admissions, financial aid, and first-year transition.
• Greet and assist students during campus tours and events for 13 GEAR UP schools.
• Assist Ada/Noble Public Schools seniors with FAFSA completion and related financial aid guidance.
• Present to Ada and Noble high school seniors during their senior year to promote ECU opportunities.
• Attend OK GEAR UP trainings and complete required data entry and reporting.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Reports To: Vice President for Enrollment Management FLSA: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

To develop and maintain contact with prospective students in order to assist them with navigating the college admissions process, financial aid, first-year transition, and enrollment and re-enrollment efforts. This will be accomplished with relationship building with not only prospective students but also high school and college staff and administrators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Coach will devote a majority of their time to the ECU campus helping first year students complete a successful first year experience and return as sophomores and working at Ada Public Schools and Noble Public Schools to assist students with postsecondary plans.
2. The Coach will greet and assist with students on their assigned campus when a college tour from one of our 13 GEAR UP schools’ visits ECU.
3. The Coach will assist the OK GEAR UP Site Director in making sure Ada Public Schools and Noble Public Schools Seniors have a completed FAFSA on file. The Coach will assist ECU campus GEAR UP students when FAFSA help is needed.
4. The Coach should visit with all Ada High School and Noble High School Seniors in a presentation setting at some point during the students Senior Year.
5. The Coach will complete all required OK GEAR UP training with OK GEAR UP Coaching Program and complete required data entry.
6. The Coach will answer to the OK GEAR UP Grant Administrator regarding GEAR UP activities and report to the assigned ECU Supervisor regarding campus policies and procedures.
7. The Coach will attend meetings and trainings as required by their ECU Supervisor and keep the ECU supervisor updated on activities, absences and off campus work.
8. The Coach is an employee of ECU and should strive to foster good relationships on campus and assist in the overall positive work of the campus, which in turn assists GEAR UP in OKC.
9. The Coach is required to attend the monthly general staff meeting of OK GEAR UP in OKC.
10. The Coach should assist the OK GEAR UP Site Director in making sure OK Promise students at Ada and Noble Schools complete their mandatory paperwork before the deadline during their senior year.
11. The Coach should support the Ada and Noble Schools Concurrent enrolled students and encourage post-secondary continuance of education.
12. The Coach will be on a team with Coaches from SEOSU, NSU, ECU, UCO and SWOSU.
13. The Coach is not an ECU exclusive recruiter, but certainly may encourage students as to the value of the ECU opportunities.
14. The Coach is a general promoter of all Oklahoma Public Colleges.

OK GEAR UP Focus Schools:

• Ada and Noble-Primary Emphasis for ECU
• Altus
• Clinton
• Durant
• Grove
• Guthrie
• Jay
• Locust Grove
• Sapulpa
• Skiatook
• Stillwell
• Tahlequah

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred: Experience working in a college or school setting with knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, and enrollment processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820,[phone].

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application. https://www.ecok.edu/employment-services/equal_opportunity_data_form_accessible.pdf