Job Title: College Success Coach for

Take Stock in Children Palatka

Department: Career Services

Reporting to: Sr. Program Mgr. - TSIC

Date: December 2023

Position Status: Updated

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary:

The College Success Coach position for Take Stock in Children (TSIC) Putnam program and FTIC is responsible for administration of all matters related to Take Stock in Children students in the Putnam County program, including the following: selection, monitoring, reporting, scholarship administration and intervention if required. Work with St. John's and Putnam Community to recruit and enroll eligible high school seniors into the “get There Faster” workforce development program and scholarship.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

2 years working in secondary and post-secondary education

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Not applicable

Other

Word, Excel, database management, and virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.

Job Duties

General

Work with Student Services Coordinator to maximize school system support.Work with Student Services Coordinator to identify and establish relationships with affiliate organizations.Develop systems for monitoring student performance, implementing student success plans, and monitoring mentor participation (mentor sessions).Contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts through participation in seminars, conference calls, webinars, surveys, etc.Occasional special events and trainings after hours and/or on weekends.Work with Goodwill l and First Coast Technical College (FCTC)leadership to identify and recruit eligible students for “ Get There Faster “ workforce scholarships

Managing Student Performance

Participate in contract signing and other events in order to meet and establish support with students and parents.Monitor mentor participation and communicate with them directly to resolve any issuesTract students’ grades, attendance, and behavior on a quarterly basis.Recruit in-school coordinators to monitor student performance.

90%

10%

Report mentor participation and students’ performances data to Student Services Coordinator on a timely basis.Identify potential problems and intervene as necessary to ensure student success. This may include: leveraging the services of affiliated organizations, leveraging school system resources, and/or direct interaction with students and/or parents.Interacting with schoolsWork with the Student Services Coordinator to maximize involvement within the school system.Provide day-to-day coaching for in-school coordinators.Oversee and participate in the student selection process to ensure selection of a consistent mix of students according to Take Stock in Children student selection guidelines.Coordinate with child serving agencies in Putnam and St. John’s Counties to recruit eligible studentsWork with FCTC staff to enroll students in both the Get There Faster program as well as college programOther duties may be assigned based on business.

 

Supervisory/Decision making Authority

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

StandingWalkingLifting (up to 10 pounds)Bending/StoopingReachingGraspingTurningRepetitive motions

Preferred

HAZARDS:

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

Drive motor vehicleMaintain recordsSensitivity to low –income population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred

Personal Qualities and Skills Required

People Development

Ability to train and coach in-school coordinators and other school/college system participants.Ability to motivate students and parents to strive for success and participate in events.

 

Knowledge

Significant experience or educational background in education and/or social work (e.g. school counselors or college advisors).Demonstrated experience in working with schools/colleges.Strong understanding and sensitivity to the perspectives of low-income children and their families.Strong understanding of affiliate program offerings, including participation requirements and benefits.

Leadership

Demonstrated commitment to young adults.Ability to instill a vision for student success and develop teamwork among students, parents, mentors, schools, and affiliates toward this end.Ability to develop a mindset of continuous improvement for all students.

Communications

Ability to listen and observe in order to understand the needs of individual students.Ability to use spoken communications to establish rapport with and influence students, parents, mentors, school representatives, and affiliates.Ability to write effective performance appraisals and correspondence related to student management.