Rural Pathways College Success Navigator

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and Sick Leave

14 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Retirement plans

Educational benefits for employee and

Job summary

Columbia State Community College is seeking a Success Coach for the Charger Pathway Impact program, funded through RPED. You will guide rural high school and college students toward enrollment, persistence, and completion in aligned career pathways within the service area.

Responsibilities include counseling sessions, helping students navigate education costs, finances, and admissions; collaborating with staff to ensure tailored advising; and promoting a college-going culture across districts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Masters degree preferred in a related field.
• Experience working with high school students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in articulating goals and develop plans to achieve them.
• Organize and direct small group and individual postsecondary counseling sessions.
• Identify and assist in removing barriers to postsecondary education (costs, transportation, food, internet, childcare).
• Advise high school students about early post-secondary opportunities.
• Counsel students on financial aid and academic requirements for career pathways.
• Collaborate with Columbia State College Success Advising staff to ensure continuity of tailored success advising.
• Collaborate with community partners and school counselors on assessments and activities for in-demand occupations.
• Input documentation and data and regularly run reports to make data-driven decisions.
• Develop strategies to attract prospective students to the college and support enrollment goals.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPo​

FERPA knowledge

ADA/policy knowledge

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Masters in School Counseling, College Counseling, Counseling, Student Affairs, or Higher Education

Job description

Columbia State Community College is seeking a Success Coach for the Charger Pathway Impact program, funded through RPED. You will guide rural high school and college students toward enrollment, persistence, and completion in aligned career pathways within the service area.

Responsibilities include counseling sessions, helping students navigate education costs, finances, and admissions; collaborating with staff to ensure tailored advising; and promoting a college-going culture across districts