College and Career Transition Coach

This person will be responsible for providing direct services to support college and career preparation and postsecondary success to all eligible students.  In addition to serving students, the coach will work with parents/families, school district staff and community college staff. This person will be split between Fairfield High School and Ottumwa Gateway High School. 

Vision:
Indian Hills Community College is dedicated to empowering students and enriching communities, preparing leaders who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. 

Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment and regional economic advancement.
 
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success. 
 

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
• A demonstrated focus on student success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology to carry out daily tasks.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.

• Assist students – individually or in groups – with developing academic, college and career goals and plans.
• Collaborate with school counselors, administrators, and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning and campus visits for students served.
• Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty and other resources to increase student success.
• Provide seniors with information regarding career exploration, college admissions processes, educational offerings at different postsecondary institutions, financial aid processes, scholarships, college entrance exams, assessment testing and course placement and other related information.
• Work in collaboration with IHCC’s Connect 2 College team.
• Assist with college orientation sessions and other recruitment and enrollment events that include the target school districts.
• Collect and analyze student data and confer with school and college staff to identify and refer students served in need of more intensive academic support to appropriate services such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring, and counseling.
• Monitor attendance, academic performance, work with counselors to ensure college prep course selection, enrollment in Advanced Placement and dual credit courses, credits needed for graduation and process toward goals for all students served.
• Conduct parent/family outreach and education activities to strengthen family/school partnerships and facilitate college selection and financial planning.
• Collaborate with school staff to establish high expectations for students served and develop a rigorous/relevant curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in careers and postsecondary education.
• Support a smooth transition from 12th grade to postsecondary education or training for qualified students and families.
• Connect students served and their 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.
• Participate in professional development, as directed by IHCC and School Districts. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible To:            
Associate Dean, Enrollment Services 
 
Position Level:                 
Para Professional I - Non-Exempt - Special Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment 
 
Employment Length:                             
3.5 Term, Full Time, Benefits 
 
Schedule:                          
7.2 hrs/day, Monday to Friday