College Connection Coach

The primary goal of the College Connection Coach is to support dual credit and dual enrollment students at the high schools and career centers in the Columbus Service Area. This position will be a hybrid model that will be campus-based and high school-based and will include travel to high schools throughout the Columbus Service Area.

• The Coach will establish and build relationships with high school dual credit students to encourage and assist toward credential completion and potential enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College. The Coach will also work closely with the assigned high school(s) and Ivy Tech stakeholders on dual credit/dual enrollment, including the registration process, while identifying gaps in dual credit/dual enrollment offerings that must be available to lead to an Ivy Tech credential/conversion. They will connect and support stakeholders: school partners, students, parents, Ivy Tech faculty and staff, and industry leaders. They will provide outstanding customer service and follow up for students, parents, teachers, counselors, school staff, and Ivy Tech staff, and will advise and share with all stakeholders that Ivy Tech is a viable option to support students in their college and career journey.

• Major Responsibilities:
  Travel to area high schools on a recurring, assigned schedule to support dual credit students, teachers, counselors, and other school staff in the dual credit registration process. The caseload will be throughout the six counties of the Columbus Service Area: Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson, and Shelby counties.
  Provide advising to dual credit and dual enrollment students regarding current Ivy Tech course grades and progress towards an Ivy Tech credential.
  Meet with or correspond with students and/or parents interested in Ivy Tech dual credit or dual enrollment opportunities, including special initiatives (while abiding by FERPA guidelines).
  Build relationships with dual credit students, teachers, counselors, and other school staff at area high schools and serve as a source of knowledge and representative for Ivy Tech.
  Provide guidance for high school students and parents on course options, degree options, and the application and registration process for dual credit/enrollment classes.
  Provide advising and registration support for homeschool students and families.
  Utilize Degree Completion Tracker to audit students' degree progress and develop academic plans to show students their trajectory to complete a credential through Ivy Tech.
  Advise and aid high schools in planning and sequencing appropriate dual credit offerings based on high school course offerings.
  Maintain an understanding of the credentialing requirements to teach dual credit, and facilitate communication between the high schools and Ivy Tech program chairs/deans throughout the credentialing process for potential dual credit instructors.
  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.
  Coach students on the transitions from high school to Ivy Tech.
  Maintain academic records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
  Provide support to program chairs, deans, and dual credit instructors in navigating and completing tasks in DualEnroll.com (e.g., submitting course syllabi, processing registration issues, etc.).
  Provide support in tracking required annual professional development completion for dual credit instructors.
  Provide support in upholding accreditation standards set forth by the dual credit accrediting body (National Association of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships).
  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 school counseling staff at the high schools.
  Conduct all activities at the school within the guidelines of the respective school and state law.
  Attend Ivy Tech on campus programs, dual credit/enrollment events, and other programs logically associated with the Coach's role.
  Must stay current with Ivy Tech academic programs and resources, admission and registration processes, career and higher education trends, requirements and expectations of the Indiana Department of Education, Office of Career and Technical Education, and Commission for Higher Education.
  Attend Ivy Tech meetings, training sessions and other activities as necessary.
  Serve on committees as assigned.
  Salary Range: $38,000-$43,000
  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:
  Most Student Services positions are full-time, benefits eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Exceptional benefit offerings, including:
  
  • Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability.
    
  • Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period.
    
  • Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break between December 25th and January 1st, and more. Up to 47 paid days off per year.
    
  • Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
    
  • For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
    
  • Opportunities for Professional Development.
    
  • Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices.
    
  • Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.
    
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  Ivy Tech offers its faculty and staff (full-time and part-time) a robust total rewards package that covers health, wealth, growth, and many additional perks.

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and one to three years' related work experience required.
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication and team building skills, the ability to be decisive, work autonomously, and provide leadership in a community college setting.
  • Must have the ability to work well with persons from various social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
  • Must be adaptable to a variety of work environments within the school partnerships.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage complex partnerships and issues.
  • Knowledge of computer applications and familiarity with computerized records systems required.
  • Exceptional organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Passion for seeing students succeed.
  • Valid driver's license, as the position requires travel throughout the Columbus Service Area.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in education, counseling, student personnel, management or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in teaching, counseling, advising, case management or Individual Academic Plan development preferred.
  • Three to five years' experience in educational programming serving diverse student populations (preferably secondary and/or postsecondary public institutions) preferred.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
  
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
  
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
  
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
  
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
  

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
  
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
  
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
  
• Paid professional development opportunities
  

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
  
• Flexible work arrangements where available
  
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
  
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
  

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
  

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.