College Connection Coach

The primary goal of the College Connection Coach is to establish relationships with a caseload of high school students to encourage and assist toward enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College. The coach will increase the conversion rate of traditional-age applicants to Ivy Tech, and provide strategic guidance to high school students for a completion pathway to high-wage/high-demand employment. The Coach will also work closely with the assigned high school(s) and Ivy Tech stakeholders on dual credit/dual enrollment while identifying gaps in dual credit/dual enrollment offerings that must be available to lead to an Ivy Tech credential/conversion. This position will be a hybrid model that will include campus-based work and travel to assigned high schools. Ivy Tech, as an outstanding and accessible option for many high school students, including those without a post-secondary plan, will be on the forefront of the Coaches referral plan. Guide high school students without a post-secondary plan to possible career options that include workforce ready short term training all the way through to associate degree options and beyond. Utilize IvyConnect (CRM) to track efforts in the Ivy Tech application and conversion process. Utilize Degree Tracker to determine students’ progress toward an Ivy Tech Credential. Complement services that may be available through high school, college, or the community including college exploration services, admissions processes, financial aid, and scholarship resources. Utilize community resources that support student access and success in college. Provide support for employer partnerships.  Coach students on the transitions from high school to Ivy Tech to work. Implement student career workshops, which may involve on-campus activities, tours, industry visits, and other experiential learning opportunities. In conjunction with high school guidance counselors, support dual credit registration in the DualEnroll.com platform. Inform students of the Knowledge Assessment process to help identify student eligibility for dual credit/dual enrollment classes. Participate fully in all school activities targeted to students and parents logically associated with the college process including freshman orientation, freshman student/parent nights, career days, FAFSA workshops for parents, and all other related programs Communicate closely and regularly with the guidance staff at the high school. Communicate with students and parents about the benefits of Ivy Tech and Dual Credit. Conduct all activities at the school within the guidelines of the respective school and state law Attend Ivy Tech on campus recruitment programs, dual credit nights, New Student Orientation and other programs logically associated with the coaches’ role. Must stay current with Ivy Tech academic programs and resources, 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. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. Benefits: Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Long and Short Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection and additional voluntary benefits Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with enrollment in medical CDHP insurance) No waiting period to enroll in benefits. Employer contribution to retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required) Paid time off: vacation and sick accrued bi-weekly. Paid holidays: 8 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st. Free tuition for employee and dependents. Professional Development opportunities. Salary $44,800 Bachelor's Degree 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. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Offering services to the entire state of Indiana, we’re here to educate, motivate, and inspire students every day. We do that by featuring some of the most advanced technologies and training facilities, making higher education accessible through more affordable tuition, and providing smaller class sizes for more individualized attention. By sharing our joy of learning, we hope to ignite the curiosity and passion in our students that will help them discover their greatest potential. We’re highly collaborative, with a friendly and helpful culture that is very different from a four-year college. Innovation is another value that sets us apart — we are always looking for ways to make things better for our students, faculty, and staff. One of our key goals is to foster creativity and innovation in employees. More than anything, you’ll find yourself inspired each day by the camaraderie, positivity, and dedication that surrounds you at Ivy Tech.

Salary : $44,800