College Success Coach I

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Cal-SOAP College Success Coach Level 1 

POSITION CLASSIFICATION : Hourly

PROGRAM : Cal-SOAP 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP : Project Director, Cal-SOAP 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Project Director, Cal-SOAP will follow established procedures and  provide students and families with academic, financial aid, and college access support.  Performance of typical responsibilities and duties requires the ability to perform the job  duties, and other job-related matters generally of limited to moderate complexity. 

On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches are recruited from consortium entities, University  of California, Santa Cruz, California State University, Monterey Bay, and Gavilan Community  College. Student employees are also attending nearby institutions such as San José State  University. On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches must all go through an interview and  selection process authorized and co-coordinated by SCCC and the Fiscal Agent. 

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 

• On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches will attend a Cal-SOAP orientation, in  which they will be trained in Cal-SOAP policies and procedures, per the policy and  procedures manual. 
• Orientation will be provided to each On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coach with  a thorough understanding of Cal-SOAP, the programs offered, and the mission  and vision of the organization.  
• Schedules of On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches are coordinated by the  Cal-SOAP Supervisors and are approved by the Project Director, prior to the start  of the fall and spring semesters. 
• On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches will receive a copy of the policy and  procedures manual. 
• Furthermore, On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches will attend mandatory  training workshops on a monthly basis. 
• Student contacts may occur by appointment, on a drop-in basis, and during the  scheduled hours for advising and mentoring services.  
• On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches document all academic, college, and  career coaching appointments in the LACAI Database per the instructions given by  the Cal-SOAP Data Committee. 
• Parents and students at all of the member schools may also schedule  appointments with an On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coach or any staff  member. 
• On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches will be prepared to work with students  and parents in one-on-one, small group, and large presentation settings. 
• On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches will create and/or prepare and update  curriculum prior to assigned presentations. 
• On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches are required to support the strategic  plan, vision, and mission of SCCC. Active participation in one SCCC committee is  encouraged. 
• On-Call Cal-SOAP College Success Coaches will support the financial aid initiatives  coordinated by SCCC and the CA Student Aid Commission. 
• On-Call Cal-SOAP Level I College Success Coaches are highly encouraged to  participate in campus visits, evening workshops, and all family services  coordinated by the SCCC. 
• Non-student College Success Coaches are college students who are taking a 1- semester break, or students who have graduated but choose to continue working  with Cal-SOAP while looking for full-time jobs. 
• Student employees who work with our K-5 population are also considered non student staff for the purpose of reporting salaries. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Teacher/faculty recommendation
Financial Unmet Need (FAFSA/CAADA) - student staff only
Ability to relate to students of diverse backgrounds 

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Enrollment in at least 6 units of college or other postsecondary school as an undergraduate or graduate student. 

LICENSE(S):
California driver’s license and MVR

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Bilingualism and Biculturalism are always preferred. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to meet and receive Fingerprinting/Background Check and TB Test clearance as required to work with children in a school setting.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following are required in the day-to-day performance of the duties of this position:  Sitting, walking, standing, grasping (simple), and visual/auditory acuity are constantly  required (over 2/3 of the workday).
Bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, lifting, reaching, and pushing/pulling are  required occasionally (under 1/3 of the workday).