College and Career Transition Coach - Pekin/Van Buren

Indian Hills Community College•Pekin High School, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The College and Career Transition Coach provides direct support for college and career preparation and postsecondary success. The position serves high school juniors, qualified low-income high school seniors who are potential first-generation college students and/or have a disability, and first-year college students from assigned area school districts. The coach also works with parents and families, school district staff, and community college staff. The position is split between Pekin High School and Van Buren High School. The coach supports students with academic planning, career exploration, college admissions and financial aid, college selection, enrollment, and transitions to or between postsecondary institutions. The role includes case management, monitoring student progress, coordinating referrals to support services, family outreach, and collaboration with school and college personnel. The position works in collaboration with Indian Hills Community College’s Connect 2 College team and participates in professional development as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
Demonstrated focus on student success.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency using computers and other technology to carry out daily tasks.
Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience in programs serving low-income, minority, English language learner (ELL), and first-generation college students and families.

Responsibilities

Assist students individually or in groups with developing academic, college, and career goals and plans.
Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, and campus visits.
Provide case management, including tracking, proactive communications, and follow-up with students, faculty, and other resources to increase student success.
Provide high school juniors and qualified seniors with information about career exploration, college admissions, postsecondary educational offerings, financial aid, scholarships, college entrance exams, assessment testing, course placement, and related topics.
Assist first-year college students with course selection, academic plans, and registration, and facilitate transfers between two-year and four-year colleges or universities as needed.
Work in collaboration with IHCC’s Connect 2 College team.
Assist with college orientation sessions and recruitment and enrollment events involving the target school districts.
Collect and analyze student data; confer with school and college staff to identify students needing more intensive academic support and refer them to appropriate services, such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Monitor attendance and academic performance; work with counselors to ensure college-preparatory course selection, enrollment in Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress toward student goals.
Conduct parent and family outreach and education activities to strengthen family-school partnerships and support college selection and financial planning.
Collaborate with school staff to establish high expectations and develop a rigorous, relevant curriculum that builds foundations for career and postsecondary success.
Support qualified students and families in transitioning from 12th grade to postsecondary education or training.
Connect students and families with community and higher education resources to support school success and postsecondary planning.
Serve as a resource for school staff, students, parents and families, and community members.
Participate in professional development as directed by IHCC.
Perform other duties as assigned.