GEAR UP College Success Coach

GEAR UP College Success Coach
Job Title: GEAR UP College Success Coach
Department: Admissions & Recruitment

Posting Number: req544

Job Summary: The GEAR UPCollege Success Coach will work with the Oklahoma State Regents for HigherEducation (OSRHE) - a federally funded initiative aimed at early student awareness and readiness for college, assisting the identified GEAR UP Local Education Agency's (LEA's) 7th - 12th grade students in matriculation to Higher Education. The GEAR UP program specifically targets first generation college students/parents and minority students/parents.

The GEAR UP College Success Coach will primarily assist and support the specified LEA's students with college preparation and career goals and options. The GEAR UPCollege Coach will also act as a resource for academic information, financial aid information, and decision-making strategies once the student arrives on the campus. This position will work with students from GEAR UPSchools in the areas of identifying student support services that will aid in the transition to college. The College Success Coach will be expected to work with each entity; GEAR UPSchools, colleges, and students/parents in an effective, positive, and professional manner to convey to a diverse constituency the features and benefits of a higher education degree.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• The Coach will devote a majority of their time to the SWOSU campus helping first year students complete a successful first year experience and return as sophomores, and working at Altus Public Schools and Clinton Public Schools to assist students with postsecondary plans.
• The Coach will greet and assist with students on their assigned campus when a college tour from one of our GEAR UPSchools' visit SWOSU. Those schools include Altus, Clinton, Durant, Grove, Guthrie, Jay, Locust Grove, Sapulpa, Skiatook, Stillwell, & Tahlequah.
• The Coach will assist the OK GEAR UP Site Director in making sure Altus Public Schools and Clinton Public Schools Seniors have a completed FAFSA on file. The Coach will assist SWOSU campus GEAR UPSchools students when FAFSA help is needed.
• The Coach should visit with all Altus High School and Clinton High School Seniors in a presentation setting at some point during the students' Senior Year.
• The Coach will complete all required OK GEAR UP training with OK GEAR UP Coaching Program and complete required data entry.
• The Coach will answer to the OK GEAR UP Grant Administrator regarding GEAR UP activities and report to the assigned SWOSU Supervisor regarding campus policies and procedures.
• The Coach will attend meetings and trainings as required by their SWOSU supervisor and keep the SWOSU supervisor updated on activities, absences, and off-campus work.
• The Coach should strive to foster good relationships on campus and assist in the overall positive work of the campus, which in turn assists GEAR UP in OKC.
• The Coach is required to attend the monthly general staff meeting of OK GEAR UP in OKC.
• The Coach should assist the OK GEAR UP Site Director in making sure OK Promise students at Altus and Clinton Schools complete their mandatory paperwork before the deadline during their senior year.
• The Coach should support the Altus and Clinton Schools' concurrently enrolled students and encourage post-secondary continuance of education.
• The Coach will be on a team with Coaches from SEOSU, NSU, ECU, UCO, and SWOSU.
• The Coach is not an SWOSU exclusive recruiter, but certainly may encourage students as to the value of the SWOSU opportunities.
• The Coach is a general promoter of all Oklahoma Public Colleges.
• The Coach will take part in required college coach training as provided by GEAR UP.
• Specific assignments are based on unit need and assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies:

• Ability to multi-task, organized, manages time effectively, and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.
• Remains knowledgeable in applicable regulations, policies, and protocols.
• Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Work Setting:

• Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality.
• Reports to Director of Admissions & Recruitment.
• Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment.
• Employment at will.
• Full-time status.
• 12-month appointment.
• Non-exempt.

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Education and Experience: Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience working with high school and/or college age students.
• The candidate must have clear understanding of the needs of GEARUP qualified students and knowledge of college services including financial aid, degree completion activities, and academic support programs.
• Candidate must demonstrate ability to use independent judgment and show organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Candidate must be skilled at delivering presentations to both small and large groups.
• Successful candidate must provide a cellular telephone for work-related activities and be willing to travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English & Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with high school and/or college age students.
• A high degree of familiarity with GEARUP, knowledge of the regional college's requirements, programs, and degrees.
• Familiarity with the region where GEARUPSchools are located.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President of SWOSU or their designee may find appropriate.