Part Time College Connection Coach

Profile

Work type:

Part Time Hourly

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Categories:

Office/Clerical, Student Affairs/Student Services, Workforce Alignment

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 grant-funded position will be campus-based within the

Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township with 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.

Advertised:

28 Mar 2023

US Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Company info

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Website : https://www.ivytech.edu