College Connection Coach

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Work type:
Full Time Administrative
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Categories:
Administrative/Professional
General Description of Position:
The primary goal of the College Connection Coach is to establish relationships with a caseload of high school students to encourage and assist toward enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College. The coach will increase the conversion rate of traditional age applicants to Ivy Tech and provide strategic guidance to high school students for a complete pathway to high wage/high demand employment. The Coach will also work closely with the assigned high school(s) and Ivy Tech stakeholders on dual credit/dual enrollment while identifying gaps in dual credit/dual enrollment offerings that must be available to lead to an Ivy Tech credential/conversion.
As an outstanding and accessible option for many high school students, including those without a post-secondary plan, Ivy Tech will be at the forefront of the Coach's referral plan.
This position will be campus-based within the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township work and travel to the assigned Ivy Tech Community College – Indianapolis downtown.
Major Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one coaching that supports college attainment and career exploration while complementing services available through high school, college, or the community, including college exploration services, admissions processes, financial aid and scholarship resources, the course selection and advising, and development of an academic career plan.
Utilize IvyConnect (CRM) to track the Ivy Tech application and conversion process efforts.
Works with identified college and/or career-bound high school students. Assists career-bound students by identifying career pathways that lead to credential attainment resulting in employment opportunities immediately after high school graduation or a pathway to continuing their college studies post-graduation.
Complement services that may be available through high school, college, or the community, including college exploration services, admissions processes, financial aid, and scholarship resources.
Utilize community resources that support student access and success in college.
Provide support for employer partnerships.
Coach students on the transitions from high school to Ivy Tech to work.
Implement student career workshops, which may involve on-campus activities, tours, industry visits, and other experiential learning opportunities.
The coach and high school guidance counselors will support dual credit registration on the DualEnroll.com platform.
Inform students of the Knowledge Assessment process to help identify student eligibility for dual credit/dual enrollment classes.
Participate fully in all school activities targeted to students and parents logically associated with the college process, including first-year orientation, freshman student/parent nights, career days, FAFSA workshops for parents, and all other related programs
Communicate closely and regularly with the guidance staff at the high school.
Communicate with students and parents the benefits of Ivy Tech and Dual Credit.
Conduct all activities at the school within the guidelines of the respective school and state law
Attend Ivy Tech on-campus recruitment programs, dual credit nights, New Student Orientation, and other programs logically associated with the coaches' role.
Must stay current with Ivy Tech academic programs and resources, admission and registration processes, career and higher education trends, and Indiana Department of Education requirements.
The Coach will attend Ivy Tech meetings, training sessions, and other activities as necessary.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. K-14 Leadership may assign other duties logically associated with the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
A minimum of one year of relevant professional work experience is preferred.
Must be able to pass a background check and be able to work in a high school setting.
Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects required.
Must possess excellent relationship-building skills, including working successfully with diverse populations, including (but not limited to) college and school personnel, teachers, and prospective students.
Must possess effective communication skills (phone, email, and written) and experience in public speaking. Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams) is required; experience with a Customer Relationship Management tool is preferred.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, have a valid driver's license, be willing and able to travel, and work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
Must demonstrate the ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds our students and employees represent and in which every individual feels respected and valued.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
This is a grant funded position. This position will end June 30, 2024
Advertised:
04 Nov 2022
US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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