College Success Coach

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States College Possible Leadership Team Full time
About College Possible Leadership Team

College Possible Leadership Team is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering students from low-income backgrounds to succeed in college and beyond. Our mission is to provide high-quality coaching and support services to help students overcome barriers and achieve their academic goals.

Job Title: College Success Coach

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced College Success Coach to join our team. As a College Success Coach, you will be responsible for providing individualized coaching and support to college freshmen students, helping them navigate the college experience and achieve academic success.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Student Support: Provide one-on-one coaching and support to college freshmen students, helping them set and achieve academic goals, navigate financial aid and registration processes, and develop essential life skills.
  • Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of approximately 200 college freshmen students, including scheduling regular meetings, tracking student progress, and providing ongoing support and guidance.
  • Project Management: Collaborate with the College Possible Leadership Team to design and implement program initiatives that improve student engagement and persistence rates.
  • Program & Organizational Support: Support student and AmeriCorps recruitment, attend key events, and represent the College Possible brand in a positive light.
Requirements:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required.
  • Experience: 2-3 years of experience working in college access/success or higher education, with a focus on college freshmen students.
  • Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and strong problem-solving and coaching skills.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
  • Excellent Benefits: Complete health, dental, life, short-term and long-term insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and generous paid time off program.
  • Personalized Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development, including training and professional development programs.


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