College Success Coach

Foundation Communities Inc • Austin, TX

4h • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The College Success Coach is responsible to promote pathways into college or skills training for students. The coach will and through supporting members of a Succeed cohort and facilitating the day-to-day operations of student services provided by the College Hub team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• One-year of experience working in an educational environment providing direct student services (such as academic advising, financial aid, GearUp, multicultural services, or workforce education), or one-year experience in an agency or school setting managing a client caseload
• Bilingual required
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal)
• Strong interpersonal skills; an inclusive student-centered philosophy of providing services and resources
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency using standard office computer programs and databases
• Ability to work in a team while also handling individual day-to-day responsibilities independently
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, write, and speak an additional language strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to prospective and current college students through short-term college coaching and planning through the Succeed program.
• Assists with financial aid applications (FAFSA and TASFA)
• Provides individualized support to students as they navigate college admissions, enrollment, and registration
• Coordinates access to support services to help students overcome barriers
• Provides case management to a cohort of Succeed students
• Communicates with school counselors, partners, and students
• Makes referrals to FC CHI and other housing programs, Prosper Centers Services participate in community programing relevant to the student's success.
• Maintains accurate data records
• Follows up and calls perspective clients and returning students to schedule appointments
• Completes accurate and timely data collection and entry
• Conducts presentations and completes outreach visits to provide information to prospective students, area schools, and community partners as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

What This Job Offers

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