College Connection Coach

Ivy Tech Community College•Terre Haute, IN

7d•$45,000•Hybrid

About The 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 completion 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.This position will be a hybrid model that will include campus-based work and travel to assigned high schools primarily in the Putnam County area. Ivy Tech, as an outstanding and accessible option for many high school students, including those without a post-secondary plan, will be on the forefront of the Coaches referral plan. Guide high school students without a post-secondary plan to possible career options that include workforce ready short term training all the way through to associate degree options and beyond. Utilize IvyConnect (CRM) to track efforts in the Ivy Tech application and conversion process. Utilize Degree Tracker to determine students’ progress toward an Ivy Tech Credential. 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. In conjunction with high school guidance counselors, support dual credit registration in 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 freshman 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 about 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 requirements of the Indiana Department of Education. 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. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

Establish relationships with a caseload of high school students to encourage and assist toward enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College.
Increase the conversion rate of traditional-age applicants to Ivy Tech.
Provide strategic guidance to high school students for a completion pathway to high-wage/high-demand employment.
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.
Guide high school students without a post-secondary plan to possible career options that include workforce ready short term training all the way through to associate degree options and beyond.
Utilize IvyConnect (CRM) to track efforts in the Ivy Tech application and conversion process.
Utilize Degree Tracker to determine students’ progress toward an Ivy Tech Credential.
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.
In conjunction with high school guidance counselors, support dual credit registration in 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 freshman 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 about the benefits of Ivy Tech and Dual Credit.
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 requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.
Attend Ivy Tech meetings, training sessions and other activities as necessary.

Benefits

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection and additional voluntary benefits
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with enrollment in medical CDHP insurance)
No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
Employer contribution to retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required)
Paid time off: vacation and sick accrued bi-weekly.
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
Free tuition for employee and dependents.
Professional Development opportunities.

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