Youth Success & Career Coach — College & Career Ready

ACLAMO; Norristown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLAMO seeks a Student Success & Career Coach to support youth Education programs in Norristown. The role focuses on mentoring, career development, and college access, providing academic guidance and college/work readiness preparation.

You will collaborate with the Education Administrative Supervisor, instructors, families, and community partners, coordinating with Summer Bridge and other Education Department activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Career Development, or related field.
• Experience working with middle and/or high school students.
• Experience in youth development, academic advising, college access, career coaching, teaching, workforce development, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to accurately maintain program data and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic, college, career, and personal guidance to students.
• Develop and monitor student success plans based on academic performance, interests, needs, and goals.
• Meet regularly with students and conduct proactive follow-up regarding attendance, participation, academic progress, and program expectations.
• Communicate with students and families through phone calls, text messages, email, and ACLAMO-approved communication platforms.
• Coordinate academic assessments and work with instructors to identify and address student support needs.
• Assist students with college exploration, applications, FAFSA, financial aid, scholarships, admissions, and enrollment.
• Provide career-readiness support, including career exploration, resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Career Development, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CWDS

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACLAMO seeks a Student Success & Career Coach to support youth Education programs in Norristown. The role focuses on mentoring, career development, and college access, providing academic guidance and college/work readiness preparation.

You will collaborate with the Education Administrative Supervisor, instructors, families, and community partners, coordinating with Summer Bridge and other Education Department activities as needed.