College Connection Coach
Job Location:
Evansville, IN - USA
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Job Summary
The primary goal of the College Connection Coach is to establish relationships with high school students in order to encourage and assist students toward enrollment in college and persistence toward degree completion. The College Connection Coach will plan and implement outreach services and dual credit opportunities in Vanderburgh County.
The Coach will provide college and career support to high school students who are seeking employment or a four-year degree upon completion of a Technical Certificate or Associate Degree. Will work with Academic Affairs on coordinating dual credit opportunities.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for student recruitment byidentifyinghigh school juniors seniors or graduates who are college-bound.
Provide one-on-one coaching that supports college attainment and career exploration and complements services that may be available through high school college or the community.
Utilize community resources that support student access and success in college.
Develop andconveneregularly scheduled small group sessions for students throughout the academic year. These sessions are structured as informal group check-ins and as workshops designed to help students navigate the college environment access resources and build a network of peer support. (i.e.program specific groups financial aid workshops ACT & SAT information ACCUPLACER information)
Enroll students in dual credit courses input SAT/ACT scores input GPA etc.
May provide support for employer partnerships.
Coach students on the transitions from high school to college to work.
Implement student career workshops which may involve on-campus activities tours industry visits and other experiential learning opportunities.
Develop and deliver annual orientation for new student participants and a summer series of college preparation and team building workshops.
Maintainsaccuraterecords and collects and enters required information and case notes for each student in the coaching cohort including regularly updated student contact information and academic progress. Develops required reports.
Participate in ongoing tracking of outcomes evaluation of services and program development as part of the postsecondary team and the EVSC.
Must stay current with Ivy Tech programs admission and registration processes career and higher education trends and requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.
The Coach will attend Ivy Tech meetings trainingsessionsand otheractivitiesas necessary.
Must stay current with Ivy Tech programs admission and registration processes career and higher education trends and requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.
The Coach will attend Ivy Tech meetings trainingsessionsand otheractivitiesas necessary.
Work Hours:
Flexibility required with some evening and Saturday duties.
Hiring Range:
$35000-$45000 annually based on experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree
2-4 years related experience in advising career counseling recruiting or other studentservice relatedjob.
Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability toinitiateand balance multiple work projects.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in K-12 or college-level preferred. Training or teaching experience with young adults preferred.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees spouses and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
WorkLife Balance
Generous paid time off including vacation sick leave holidays and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships transportation and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health your family and your futurebecause when our employees thrive our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
About Company
Ivy Tech Community College offers Associate's Degrees and Certificates to students in more than 70 programs in over 75 communities across Indiana.
