College Connection Coach

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Work type:
Full Time Administrative
Location:
Michigan City, IN
Categories:
Academic Advising/Academic Support
General Description of Position:
Support Early College High Schools (ECHS) in Northwest Indiana, by offering academic and student support services so students have a rigorous college-prep curriculum with the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit while in high school. Primary goals of this position include ensuring all ECHS are following a specific plan toward completion of a Technical Certificate or Associate's Degree with the College by tracking student schedules and student progress. It also includes ensuring matriculation for students who do not complete a credential while in high school. Early College High Schools partnering with ITCC will receive a broad array of professional ­level support services by coordinating and executing support plans in the following areas: benchmarking/remediation, tutoring/supplemental instruction, high school faculty, parent support and college/career readiness. This is a temporary, grant funded position. Continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the end of grant funding .
Major Responsibilities:
Track class schedules to ensure students are taking appropriate coursework that leads to the completion of an Ivy Tech credential. Track student progress weekly, communicate information to high school faculty/staff. Meet with students who are not persisting and communicate information to high school faculty/staff. Coordinate with the ECHS and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to provide tutoring or supplemental instruction for students who are not persisting. Assist in administering Accuplacer to ensure students are meeting college-level benchmarks. Coordinate with high school and Ivy Tech faculty/staff to provide remediation strategies to assist students in meeting college-level benchmarks. Meet with students to develop individual career plans. Coordinate with Ivy Tech staff/faculty to share local career information and job placement data with students. Coordinate college visits and visits to local businesses/industries to expose students to various career options. Coordinate parent workshops to assist families with admission applications, financial aid, and scholarships. Follow the specified matriculation plan for students who do not complete a credential i n high school. Deliver on-site services promoting Early College programs at assigned high schools including, but not limited to, information sessions, admissions, assessment testing, advising, orientation sessions, registration, obtaining transcripts, and guidance with financial aid resources. Participate i n Early College Events at area high schools when related to Early College and dual credit, or as needed. Keep appropriate records. Maintain confidentiality of student records and data.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education, public affairs, social services, or related field.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate program(s). Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Good public relations skills and self-motivation required. Must possess required knowledge and skills of computers and related software applications for program planning and implementation, including record keeping. Must be able to administer and interpret assessment results. Must be able to travel throughout Northwest Indiana, mobile office environment.
Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.
Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.
Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in higher education and high school-age youth preferred.
Other Requirements:
Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.
Work Hours:
Typically Days Monday-Friday, some weekend and evenings hours may be required based on needs. Participation in annual commencement ceremony is required.
Hiring Range:
$40-43,000/year
Benefits Offered:
No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
Employer contribution to retirement plan.
Excellent benefits, including voluntary benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, fee remission, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.
Paid time off: vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement.
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee, spouse, and dependents.
Professional Development opportunities.
Advertised:
05 Jun 2023
US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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