The primary goal of the College Connection Coach is to establish relationships with high school students in order to encourage and assist students toward enrollment in college and persistence toward degree completion. The College Connection Coach will plan and implement outreach services and dual credit opportunities in Warrick County.

The Coach will provide college and career support to high school students who are seeking employment or a four-year degree upon completion of a Technical Certificate or Associate Degree. Will work with Academic Affairs on coordinating dual credit opportunities.

• Responsible for student recruitment by identifying high school juniors, seniors, or graduates who are college-bound.
• Provide one-on-one coaching that supports college attainment and career exploration and complements services that may be available through high school, college, or the community.
• Utilize community resources that support student access and success in college.
• Develop and convene regularly scheduled small group sessions for students throughout the academic year. These sessions are structured as informal group check-ins and as workshops designed to help students navigate the college environment, access resources, and build a network of peer support. (i.e. program specific groups, financial aid workshops, ACT & SAT information, ACCUPLACER information)
• Enroll students in dual credit courses, input SAT/ACT scores, input GPA, etc.
• May provide support for employer partnerships.
• Coach students on the transitions from high school to college to work.
• Implement student career workshops, which may involve on-campus activities, tours, industry visits, and other experiential learning opportunities.
• Develop and deliver annual orientation for new student participants and a summer series of college preparation and team building workshops.
• Maintains accurate records and collects and enters required information and case notes for each student in the coaching cohort, including regularly updated student contact information, and academic progress. Develops required reports.
• Participate in ongoing tracking of outcomes, evaluation of services, and program development as part of the postsecondary team and the EVSC.
• Must stay current with Ivy Tech programs, admission and registration processes, career and higher education trends, and requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.
• The Coach will attend Ivy Tech meetings, training sessions and other activities as necessary.
• Must stay current with Ivy Tech programs, admission and registration processes, career and higher education trends, and requirements of the Indiana Department of Education.
• The Coach will attend Ivy Tech meetings, training sessions and other activities as necessary.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties associated with this role may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.

• Bachelor's degree
• 2-4 years related experience in advising, career counseling, recruiting, or other student service related job.
• Ability to travel throughout the Warrick County area is required.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills. Proven ability to initiate and balance multiple work projects.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

• Experience in K-12 or college-level preferred. Training, or teaching experience with young adults preferred.

• Flexibility required with some evening and Saturday duties.

• $35,000-$40,000 annually based on experience.

Full-time, benefits eligible position.

• Excellent benefit offerings, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability.
• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
• Employer contribution of 10% to retirement plan with no waiting period.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break between December 25th and January 1st, and more. Up to 47 paid days off per year.
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

• Diversity: At Ivy Tech Community College we honor and appreciate the diversity of our students, employees, and community.
• Equity: Ivy Tech Community College seeks to create opportunities for historically underrepresented populations to have equal access in hiring, compensating, promoting, providing services for, educating, and overall support.
• Belonging: Ivy Tech seeks to provide a sustained welcoming and protected environment for all people, regardless of their background and identity, as all belong at Ivy Tech.