Student Success Coordinator

Job Description

Evolve502 Student Success Coordinator

Job Summary

Evolve502 seeks a Student Success Coordinator who will play a pivotal role in ensuring more Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) graduates pursue a post-secondary education. Evolve502’s mission is that every child in Louisville is prepared for college, career, and a successful, productive life.

The Student Success Coordinator will work to promote successful high school to college and workforce transitions for JCPS graduates. With an emphasis on building relationships with the community, students as well as high school and college support personnel to build trust and ease the transition between high school and college. The coordinator will work with students in high school to build “college knowledge” and to avoid predictable barriers to a successful transition to college. The coordinator will engage in holistic and proactive coaching in high schools. Through their coaching services, coordinators will also build strong connections between K-12, post-secondary and the workforce in an effort to connect more young people with career opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not be limited to:

Establish a presence in selected JCPS high schools through presentations, college and career fairs, and tabling events.

Attend evening and weekend recruitment and community events as needed to promote the Evolve502 Scholarship.

Develop a knowledge base of college resources in conjunction with JCPS counselors/staff.

Establish relationships with and strengthen connections between high school counselors, college student personnel, and workforce/career training personnel in the community.

Proactively build connections for students in middle school, with a focus on the Explorer Program to bring awareness of educational and scholarship opportunities.

Proactively build a caseload from select JCPS high schools working with those from targeted student populations.

Provide proactive guidance for students in areas focused on, but not limited to:

Social integration into postsecondary education

Financial literacy and preparedness for independence

Development of individual student plans through postsecondary completion

A plan for career readiness

Partner with postsecondary institutions and staff to ensure a seamless and productive transition for students.

Build a network of community-based partners to connect with Louisville youth such as faith communities, community-based organizations, and college access organizations.

Leverage community resources to support students and their families.

Serve on designated Evolve502 taskforce(s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The Student Success Coordinator will have at minimum a BA or BS degree, and at least two years of work experience, in student support, social work, counseling or other education fields. In addition, candidates must have:

Experience related to the provision of holistic student support services at the high school or 2- or 4- year postsecondary levels

Commitment to inclusive excellence and the ability to develop mentoring relationships with a diverse student population

Knowledge of postsecondary systems of support

Understanding of career development and workforce training opportunities

Adaptability, flexibility, and an ability to learn quickly in order to serve the needs of students

Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to build relationship and connections between individuals and systems that can help support students in need

Microsoft Office Suite skills

Compensation:

The position is a professional, full-time, exempt staff assignment. Compensation will be commensurate with skill level and experience.

About Evolve502:

Evolve502 is a partnership of public and private agencies working together to deliver the supports students need to be successful in school, career and life. Our collaborative, comprehensive approach will aid in removing barriers to academic success so everyone in our community has an opportunity to succeed.

Full-time