- Collaborate with campus Ivy+Careers, Enrollment Services, and Academics to coordinate and / or propose plans to meet and exceed student needs
- Fosters persistence and completion by maintaining a caseload of To the Finish Line students
- Monitors progress of students in caseload with coaching sessions, scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication, and responds to students' questions, concerns and needs
- Aids students in establishing personal development plans aligned with their educational goals
- Identifies and mitigates obstacles which might be impede academic success by deploying crisis mitigation assistance provided by the Community Partners Network
- Assesses and processes tuition assistance / scholarship awards to eligible students
- Assists students in developing self-efficacy by working with students to learn strong time management and organization skills while motivating students to practice self-regulation and take ownership of their academic success
- Coordinates and collaborates with external Academic Accountability Partner to provide academic coaching and the implementation of student response action plans for at-risk students
- Refers students to appropriate academic personnel and support resources and collaborates with others to monitor and accelerate the academic progress of the students referred
- Work collaboratively across college departments and external community partners that have diverse faculty / staff teams with the view towards increasing student engagement and retention
- Gathers and compiles data to prepare weekly reports on client services and outcomes
- Develops deep understanding and appreciation of Student Success Coaching best practices
- Travel between the three Lake County Campus locations (East Chicago, Gary, and Crown Point) to meet service needs with clients
- Bachelor's degree is required with one (1) to three (3) years related work experience OR Associate's degree with industry related certification along with three (3) to four (4) years related work experience
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and detail-oriented skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and in which every individual feels respected and valued
- Commitment to student learning outcomes, staff development, and diversity
- Proven and successful track record of strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to effectively and professionally engage people with empathy and tact
- Must be especially comfortable with high levels of inbound /outbound calls, emails and texts with online students.
to the finish line - Crown Point, IN , USA, United States - Ivy Tech Community College
Description
The Success Coach coach guides and assists new and current students enrolled in the To the Finish Line program to recognize their potential, maximize their academic and experiential learning, make informed academic decisions based on life and career goals, overcome barriers to achieve their desired credential at Ivy Tech, and successfully transition to the workforce.
The Success Coach assists students in their growth and development by constructing meaningful personal development plans which are compatible with their life and educational goals.
Primary areas of focus include life coaching, career planning in collaboration with Career Coaches, case management support, and facilitation of crisis mitigation assistance through the Community Partners network.
Annual Salary:
$50,000
On-Site(s) Position
This is a grant funded position. The grant is funded through 8/30/2024.
There is a possibility but no guarantee the grant may be extended beyond this date and if so the position may be extended.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.
As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.
Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.