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College and Career Transition Coach (Keokuk Campus)

Southeastern Community College

Job Description

The College and Career Transition Coach (CCTC) will work directly through Southeastern Community College and Keokuk Public Schools to support college transition and career exploration through targeted connections with students and families during crucial time frames, including preparation, transition to enrollment and persistence through their postsecondary experience. The CCTC will work at both Keokuk High School and Southeastern Community College’s Keokuk Campus.
This twenty-five month grant-funded Professional Services position, starting on August 1, 2023, is a full-time position (261 work days per year). Starting salary for the position is $40,000 annually.

Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days vacation, and participation in IPERS or TIAA-CREF retirement plan.

The College and Career Transition Coach will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies of the Board of Trustees and SCC.

 

Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assist 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 FAFSA process and follow-up to include award letter review, issues with FAFSA verification and navigation of 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 application, 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, student success advocates, financial aid, student activities, housing) 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.
  • 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 works with the college academic counselor on the postsecondary campus to ensure student success.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred. Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
  • Experience in programs serving low-income, minority and English Language Learners and families.
  • Understanding of the community college mission, and a proven dedication to its students.
  • A demonstrated focus on student success.
  • Well-developed skills in oral and written communication.
  • Familiarity and/or proficiency with multiple technologies including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), Google (documents, sheets), contemporary methods of communication regularly used by target audience (Instagram, You Tube, Snap Chat, Twitter, Facebook, Video Chat) and Zoom.
  • Must be a good listener, be non-judgmental and well-adjusted with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and form trusting relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain an approachable, accessible, positive and professional demeanor, and have temperament to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Ability and desire to work cooperatively in a team environment and be open to, flexible with, and supportive of change as necessary.
  • Ability to read, comprehend and abide by government forms and regulations, college catalogs, and SCC Board Policies and Administrative Guidelines
  • Local, regional, state, and national travel required.
  • Availability to work varied hours and evenings/weekends as directed.
  • Ability to climb stairs and lift and maneuver heavy boxes up to 50 lbs.
  • Valid driver’s license and exceptional driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
 
Physical Demands
Ability to climb stairs and lift and maneuver heavy boxes up to 50 lbs.

 

 

EEO Statement Summary
It is the policy of Southeastern 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.).

Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email equity@scciowa.edu, phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 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, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR .Chicago@ed.gov

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