Academic Examinations, Administrative Skills, Career Counseling, Case Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Data Analysis, Diversity, Educational Administration, Financial Aid, Financial Planning, Higher Education, Leadership, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Scholarship, Secondary School, Set Goals, Student Admissions, Testing, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
College and Career Transition Coach - Centerville/Moravia
Salary
$35,568.00 - $37,146.00 Annually
Location
Centerville Campus, IA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
202400172
Department
Admissions & Orientation
Opening Date
06/02/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Description
This person will be responsible for providing direct services to support college and career preparation and postsecondary success to high school juniors, high school seniors who are low income, potential first-generation college students and/or have a disability and first-year college students from area school districts as assigned. In addition to serving students, the coach will work with parents/families, school district staff and community college staff. This position will be split between the Centerville High School and Moravia High School.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience in secondary and/or postsecondary education settings.
- Experience in programs serving low-income, minority, ELL and first-generation college students and families preferred.
- A demonstrated focus on student success.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in using computers and other forms of technology to carry out daily tasks.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
Work Performed
- Assist students - individually or in groups - with developing academic, college and career goals and plans.
- Collaborate with school counselors, administrators and teachers to support academic success, career exploration, goal setting, leadership development, college planning and campus visits for students served.
- Responsible for case management to include: tracking, proactive communications, follow-up with students, faculty and other resources to increase student success.
- Provide high school juniors and qualified seniors with information regarding career exploration, college admissions processes, educational offerings at different postsecondary institutions, financial aid processes, scholarships, college entrance exams, assessment testing and course placement and other related information.
- Assist first-year college students with course selection, creation of academic plans, registration process and facilitating the transfer of students enrolled at two-year colleges to four-year colleges/universities or four-year colleges/universities to two-year colleges as needed.
- Work in collaboration with IHCC's Connect 2 College team.
- Assist with college orientation sessions and other recruitment and enrollment events that include the target school districts.
- Collect and analyze student data and confer with school and college staff to identify and refer students served in need of more intensive academic support to appropriate services such as tutoring, extended learning, mentoring and counseling.
- Monitor attendance, academic performance, work with counselor to ensure college prep course selection, enrollment in Advanced Placement and dual credit courses, credits needed for graduation and process toward goals for all students served.
- Conduct parent/family outreach and education activities to strengthen family/school partnerships and facilitate college selection and financial planning.
- Collaborate with school staff to establish high expectations for students served and develop a rigorous/relevant curriculum to build the foundation needed for success in careers and postsecondary education.
- Support a smooth transition from 12th grade to postsecondary education or training for qualified students and families.
- Connect students served and their 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.
- Participate in professional development, as directed by IHCC.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Information
Responsible To:
Dean, Enrollment Services
Position Level:
Para Professional I - Exempt - Special Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment
Employment Length:
3.5 Term, Full Time, Benefits
Schedule:
9 hrs/day, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday
Indian Hills Community College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including group health insurance, dental, vision, retirement (IPERS/TIAA), deferred compensation plans (403B/457), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
View our complete list of Employee Benefits.
Employer Indian Hills Community College
Address 525 Grandview Ave
Bldg 1
Ottumwa, Iowa, 52501
Phone (641) 683-5175
Website https://www.indianhills.edu/