College Connection Coach

Ivy Tech Community College • Columbus, IN

1d • $38,000 - $43,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The primary goal of the College Connection Coach is to support dual credit and dual enrollment students at the high schools and career centers in the Columbus Service Area. This position will be a hybrid model that will be campus-based and high school-based and will include travel to high schools throughout the Columbus Service Area. The Coach will establish and build relationships with high school dual credit students to encourage and assist toward credential completion and potential enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College. The Coach will also work closely with the assigned high school(s) and Ivy Tech stakeholders on dual credit/dual enrollment, including the registration process, while identifying gaps in dual credit/dual enrollment offerings that must be available to lead to an Ivy Tech credential/conversion. They will connect and support stakeholders: school partners, students, parents, Ivy Tech faculty and staff, and industry leaders. They will provide outstanding customer service and follow up for students, parents, teachers, counselors, school staff, and Ivy Tech staff, and will advise and share with all stakeholders that Ivy Tech is a viable option to support students in their college and career journey.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one to three years’ related work experience required.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and team building skills, the ability to be decisive, work autonomously, and provide leadership in a community college setting.
• Must have the ability to work well with persons from various social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
• Must be adaptable to a variety of work environments within the school partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex partnerships and issues.
• Knowledge of computer applications and familiarity with computerized records systems required.
• Exceptional organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Passion for seeing students succeed.
• Valid driver’s license, as the position requires travel throughout the Columbus Service Area.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, student personnel, management or a related field preferred.
• Experience in teaching, counseling, advising, case management or Individual Academic Plan development preferred.
• Three to five years’ experience in educational programming serving diverse student populations (preferably secondary and/or postsecondary public institutions) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to area high schools on a recurring, assigned schedule to support dual credit students, teachers, counselors, and other school staff in the dual credit registration process.
• Provide advising to dual credit and dual enrollment students regarding current Ivy Tech course grades and progress towards an Ivy Tech credential.
• Meet with or correspond with students and/or parents interested in Ivy Tech dual credit or dual enrollment opportunities, including special initiatives (while abiding by FERPA guidelines).
• Build relationships with dual credit students, teachers, counselors, and other school staff at area high schools and serve as a source of knowledge and representative for Ivy Tech.
• Provide guidance for high school students and parents on course options, degree options, and the application and registration process for dual credit/enrollment classes.
• Provide advising and registration support for homeschool students and families.
• Utilize Degree Completion Tracker to audit students’ degree progress and develop academic plans to show students their trajectory to complete a credential through Ivy Tech.
• Advise and aid high schools in planning and sequencing appropriate dual credit offerings based on high school course offerings.
• Maintain an understanding of the credentialing requirements to teach dual credit, and facilitate communication between the high schools and Ivy Tech program chairs/deans throughout the credentialing process for potential dual credit instructors.
• 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.
• Coach students on the transitions from high school to Ivy Tech.
• Maintain academic records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Provide support to program chairs, deans, and dual credit instructors in navigating and completing tasks in DualEnroll.com (e.g., submitting course syllabi, processing registration issues, etc.).
• Provide support in tracking required annual professional development completion for dual credit instructors.
• Provide support in upholding accreditation standards set forth by the dual credit accrediting body (National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships).
• 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 school counseling staff at the high schools.
• Conduct all activities at the school within the guidelines of the respective school and state law.
• Attend Ivy Tech on campus programs, dual credit/enrollment events, and other programs logically associated with the Coach's role.
• Must stay current with Ivy Tech academic programs and resources, admission and registration processes, career and higher education trends, requirements and expectations of the Indiana Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education, and Commission for Higher Education.
• Attend Ivy Tech meetings, training sessions and other activities as necessary.
• Serve on committees as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• spouse/child life insurance
• long-term disability
• short-term disability
• Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break between December 25th and January 1st, and more.
• Up to 47 paid days off per year.
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.
• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices.
• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level