College & Career Intervention Coach at Wellspring Preparatory High School

National Heritage Academies

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellspring Preparatory High School, located in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a College & Career Intervention Coach to support students in grades 9-12. This role is crucial in developing activities and interventions that foster student academic skills, soft skills, and career/college readiness. The coach will collaborate with staff and community stakeholders to address student needs and barriers, uphold the school's college preparatory mission, and provide comprehensive college advising services. This includes hosting college visits, organizing campus tours, delivering classroom lessons, and providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions for first-generation and at-risk students. The coach will also guide students and families through the financial aid process, track college application progress, and manage required college application documents. The position requires monitoring student progress towards graduation outcomes and performing additional assigned duties. Light travel for professional development and college visits is necessary.

Requirements

B.A. or higher, from an accredited college or university
Knowledge of general computer systems and applications
ability to travel to regional professional development trainings
effective communication skills – in writing and in-person
ability to work independently and manage time and tasks
ability to collaborate with district and building colleagues, families, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

School Counselor License (SCL) or School Counselor Endorsement (NT) preferred (only required if state requires)
Supervisory experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop activities and interventions to support the growth of student academic skills, soft skills, and career/college readiness skills; developing student mindsets and behaviors that lead to success.
Collaborate with school staff and community stakeholders to define the needs and barriers facing students.
Uphold the integrity of the college preparatory mission of the school by providing support, experiences, and resources that give students access to college opportunities.
Host college representative visits, organize college campus visits and stay apprised of developments in college admission practices.
Provide a variety of college advising services to students, including individual student meetings, classroom lessons, and college preparation events.
Provide Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions to ensure college going needs are met for first generation, and/or at-risk students.
Coach students and families through the financial aid process, ensuring graduating students and their families complete FAFSA and understand the cost of college as well as the opportunities to make college more affordable.
Track student college application progress, college acceptances, and scholarship awards.
Provide required college application documents including transcripts, school profiles, and recommendations.
Monitor student progress towards all required graduation outcomes.
Additional fair share responsibilities as assigned.