Position: College and Career Transition Coach
Classification: Professional Support B
Department: High School Partnerships
Report to: Director of High School Partnerships
General Job Summary:
This is a full-time, partnership-funded position responsible for providing direct services to students, parents/families, and school staff across two districts and the college to support college preparation and post-secondary success. Campus location to be determined upon hire. Position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
% of Time
Constant
(67-100%)
Essential Duties / ResponsibilitiesAssist all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, college, and career goals and all opportunities surrounding possible postsecondary plans.
Collaborate with school counselors, district/high school administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning, and career/campus visits for identified CCTC roster students.
Connect with work-based learning coordinators, Iowa Intermediary Network, and other identified resources to provide opportunities for greater career exploration for students.
Work with FAFSA to include activities designed to increase FAFSA completion and communication surrounding the FAFSA process and follow-up to include award letter review, issues with FAFSA verification, and navigation of the financial aid process.
Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students and faculty, and providing resources to increase student success.
Provide students with information regarding applications, educational offerings, financial aid, assessment testing and course placement, and related district policies and processes.
Assist students with course selection, creation of academic plans, registration process, and facilitating the transfer of students to four-year colleges/universities.
Work with college service teams (admissions, advising, financial aid, student activities, housing, registration) to support students.
Develop and/or connect students to summer melt programs to assist in removing barriers to enrollment intent.
Understand and apply district postsecondary data including remedial rates, postsecondary intent, persistence, enrollment, and demographics to CCTC programming and CCTC program goal setting.
Frequent
(34-66%)
Responsible for monitoring attendance, academic performance, college prep course selection, enrollment in AP and dual enrollment courses, credits needed for graduation, and progress towards goals of all students.
Possible assistance with summer college orientation sessions, and other recruitment or enrollment events for incoming first-year students.
Collect and analyze student data and confer with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Work with students who attend the home community college for one year after graduation as part of the student’s support system; connect to resources and work with the college academic counselor on the postsecondary campus to ensure student success.
Conduct parent/family/community outreach and education activities to strengthen family/school partnerships and facilitate postsecondary selection and financial planning.
Collaborate with school staff to establish high expectations for all students and develop a rigorous/relevant curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in postsecondary education.
Support a smooth transition from 12th grade to postsecondary education for students and families.
Connect students and families with community and higher education resources to support success in school and facilitate planning for postsecondary education.
Serve as a resource for school staff, students, parents/families, and community members.
Potentially teach first-year experience courses, freshman seminars, work-based learning courses, and direct workshops for students.
Participates in professional development, as directed by the community college and school district.
Establish and maintain confidential records of students.
Teach First-Year Experience courses, Freshman Seminars, and direct workshops for students.
Collect and analyze student data and confer with school and college staff to identify and refer students in need of more intensive academic support such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
Occasional
(10-33%)
Participate in statewide organizations as assigned.
Serve on selected and volunteer committees.
Conduct parent/family outreach and education (including home visits) activities to strengthen family/school partnerships and facilitate college selection and financial planning.
Submit required reports and documentation as requested.
Participates in professional development, as directed by the community college.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer for word processing, database information, and the student information system.
Represent the College in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
Understanding of the community college mission and a proven dedication to its students.
Must be accessible, enthusiastic, and energetic in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written documentation and work well on a team.
Ability to read and understand written and oral instruction or communication.
Ability to efficiently perform tasks independently and in an environment of frequent interruptions.
Ability to assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems, and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
Demonstrated focus on student success.
Ability to establish outstanding rapport with students and staff.
Must maintain a flexible work schedule.
Understanding of the community college mission, and a proven dedication to its students.
A demonstrated focus on student success.
Special Demands:
Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and repetitive motion occasionally (10-33%). Walking, lifting, and grasping frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing, and viewing various types of close visual work constantly (67-100%). Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle.
Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon the successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred. Three years’ experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings required.
Salary: Commensurate with education and related experience for a 190-day contract.
Fringe Benefits:
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance is available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.
Application Process:
The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:
 Employment Application form
 Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government-required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
 A Letter Addressing Your Qualifications For The Position A resume
 A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring
Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.
Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin June 24, 2024. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.
Non-Discrimination/Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code

• 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C.
• 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.
• 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C
• 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
• 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C.
• 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Trudy Ahrens, Equity & Title IX Coordinator, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334, 712-362-0433, tahrens@iowalakes.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
A formal discrimination complaint process is published in the Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and the Affirmative Action Plan of the College.