College Success Coach

We are seeking a College Success Coach to serve as an advisor and counselor for a caseload of scholars at every step of their educational journey beginning in the spring of 12th grade through college completion and career planning. The ideal candidate brings a passion for and experience in education or youth development a tireless commitment to helping scholars overcome barriers and the ability to contribute to a fast-paced team that works across the state. The College Success team is currently hiring a Coach to support scholars attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a smaller additional caseload at CSU Bakersfield. This role will require daily in-person support at Cal Poly SLO with in-person visits to CSU Bakersfield once a week or biweekly depending on need. Occasional evening and weekend hours may also be required.

Provide a holistic approach to support students in meeting their goals by creating individualized action plans for each scholar around their career well-being finances and academics near the beginning of each academic year updating throughout the year as needed.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Provide follow-through when executing each scholars individualized plan holding scholars accountable and providing encouragement activities and guidance.
• Utilize our suite of resources to support scholars from tutoring health and wellness referrals internships career/graduate school planning etc.
• Review midterm scholar progress reports and adjust the scholars action plan as needed.
• Support scholars through the scholarship renewal process: reviewing transcripts and upcoming term course schedules updating graduation projections etc. ensuring programmatic data is clear and accurate.
• Collaborate with fellow Coaches and Wonderful College Ambassadors to provide added support.
• Participate in team workgroups focused on various topics.
• Occasionally lead and support school- or virtually-based workshops
• Begin supporting rising college freshmen beginning in early summer - including overnight summer camps - and on-campus kickoff events.
• Ability and willingness to tutor where possible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required in a related field. A STEM degree is a plus.
• A commitment and passion for educational equity and justice and the desire to work tirelessly for students from Californias Central Valley.
• An eager flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative and going the extra mile for students.
• A self-starter with an exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.
• A valid California drivers license is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with case management methodology
• Understanding of college success strategies particularly for first-generation students
• Strong understanding of studying techniques
• Tutoring capability in some subjects especially STEM a plus

Pay Range: $26.25- $33.25/Hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician) Vision Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training biweekly L&OD webinars and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving () - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

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