College Success Coach - TSIC- Corporate

5150-15 Timuquana Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32210

Job Title:

College Success Coach for TSIC

Department: Career Services/TSIC

Reporting to: Program Manager

Date: 4/2024

Position Status: Updated

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary :

The College Success Coach position for Take Stock in Children (TSIC) is responsible for the administration of all matters related to Take Stock in Children students in the local Take Stock in Children program, including the following: selection, monitoring, reporting, scholarship administration, and intervention if required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education

Bachelor Degree required

Experience

2 years working in secondary education

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Not Applicable

Other

Word, Excel, database management, and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc

Job Duties

General

• Work with the Program Manager to maximize school system support.
• Work with the Program Manager to identify and establish relationships with affiliate organizations.
• Develop systems for monitoring student performance, implementing student success plans, and monitoring mentor participation.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts through participation in seminars, conference calls, surveys, etc.
• Occasional special events and training after hours or on weekends.
  
  

Managing Student Performance

• Participating in contract signing and other events in order to meet and establish support with students and parents.
• Monitor mentor participation and communicate with them directly to resolve any issues Track students’ grades, attendance, and behavior on a quarterly basis.
• Recruit in-school coordinators to monitor student performance.
• Report mentor participation and student performance data to the Operations Manager on a timely basis.
• Identify potential problems and intervene as necessary to ensure student success. This may include: leveraging the services of affiliated organizations, leveraging school system resources, and /or direct interaction with students and /or parents.
• Interacting with Schools
• Work with the Operations Manager to maximize involvement within the school system. Provide day-to-day coaching for in-school coordinators.
• Oversee and participate in the student selection process to ensure the selection of a consistent mix of students according to Take Stock in Children student selection guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned based on the business.
  
  

90%

10%

Supervisory/Decision-making Authority

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Required

Standing

Walking

Lifting (up to 10 pounds)

Bending/Stooping

Reaching

Grasping

Turning

Repetitive motions

Preferred

HAZARDS :

SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

Required

Drive motor vehicle

Maintain records

Sensitivity to low–income population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred

Personal Qualities and Skills Required

People Development

Ability to train and coach in-school coordinators and other school/college system participants.

Ability to motivate students and parents to strive for success and participate in events.

Knowledge

Significant experience or educational background in education and/or social work (e.g. school counselors or college advisors).

Demonstrated experience in working with schools/colleges.

Strong understanding and sensitivity to the perspectives of low-income children and their families.

Strong understanding of affiliate program offerings, including participation requirements and benefits.

Leadership

Demonstrated commitment to young adults.

Ability to instill a vision for student success and develop teamwork among students, parents, mentors, schools, and affiliates toward this end.

Ability to develop a mindset of continuous improvement for all students.

Communications

Ability to listen and observe in order to understand the needs of individual students.

Ability to use spoken communications to establish rapport with and influence students, parents, mentors, school representatives, and affiliates.

Ability to write effective performance appraisals and correspondence related to student management.