Rock Valley College · 2 days ago
Student Success Coach (Trio Upward Bound)
Rockford, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$24.13/hr - $24.13/hrRock Valley College is seeking a Student Success Coach for their TRIO Upward Bound program to support students' development and preparation for higher education. The role involves program coordination, maintaining records, coaching students, and building relationships with stakeholders to enhance student success.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support academic, social, and cultural enrichment activities, including planning the Upward Bound academic year and summer programs
Assist with recruiting, selecting, and screening Upward Bound participants, as well as training lead teachers, tutors, and peer mentors
Maintain participant records in the Blumen database to support the Annual Performance Report (APR) and ensure accurate documentation of personal and academic needs, progress, and Student Educational Plans (SEPs)
Provide coaching to students during Study Plus sessions, assisting with homework, college applications, and navigating program software such as Nucleus and Simple Money
Establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, parents, students, and other stakeholders, communicating with tact and courtesy
Stay abreast of trends and best practices that support Upward Bound student success
Provide referrals to community or school resources as needed
Support the Eagle's Nest food pantry and assist with TRIO SSS programs as needed, including working on campus during school closings
MUST travel as required, including daily travel to RPS 205 Auburn and East High Schools, and attend job-related training, workshops, and conferences, with occasional work outside normal business hours
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Academic Coaching, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field is required
Must have a valid Driver's License
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff is required
Preferred
A master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred
Experience working with low-income and underrepresented student populations is strongly preferred
Prior experience with TRIO programs or in a social service, educational, or preventative setting is strongly preferred
Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable
Company
Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, Illinois as a comprehensive two-year community college.
Founded in 1964
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ellen Olson
Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Smith, Ed. D.
Vice President, CAO
Company data provided by crunchbase