Hybrid College & Career Readiness Coach | Pathways

MEMSPA; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Learning Academy in East Lansing, MI is seeking a College and Career Readiness Specialist to support graduation requirements, course selection, career pathways, and internship programs. You will work with school leadership to improve graduation rates and engage families in post-secondary planning.

The role involves collaborating with staff, monitoring at-risk students, and implementing Graduation Recovery Plans. Flexibility for occasional evenings and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Meets Michigan Department of Education requirements for guidance counselors.
• Strong leadership and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and monitor at-risk students not on track to graduate.
• Develop and monitor Graduation Recovery Plans.
• Support post-secondary planning including college, trade school and workforce prep.
• Train staff in strategies to reduce behaviors that impact graduation timelines.
• Analyze, develop, implement, and track Graduation Recovery Plans and strategies.
• Maintain a Senior Homeroom and engage seniors in building belonging at the academy.
• Build community partnerships to support student needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Customer-focused

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

MEED guidance counselor requirements

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Great Lakes Learning Academy in East Lansing, MI is seeking a College and Career Readiness Specialist to support graduation requirements, course selection, career pathways, and internship programs. You will work with school leadership to improve graduation rates and engage families in post-secondary planning.

The role involves collaborating with staff, monitoring at-risk students, and implementing Graduation Recovery Plans. Flexibility for occasional evenings and travel may be required.