College and Career Coach

Ivy Tech Bloomington campus is searching a College and Career Coach that will work to improve the number of students pursuing a strong postsecondary pathway, which could include technical certifications, associate degrees, and other postsecondary degrees, including career and technical education (CTE). The position will plan and implement outreach services in conjunction with industry representatives, school corporations, and postsecondary institutions. This work is aimed at helping students define their career aspirations and to recognize technical and community college programs that can help them achieve their educational and career goals. Coaches will have a hybrid work placement both on Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington’s campus and their assigned MCCSC middle and/or high school.

**This position is a 6-month grant-funded position in partnership with Monroe County Community School Corporation (MCCSC) with potential extension, but no guarantee.

Annual Salary: $43,900

Rolling Interviews will occur until the position is filled.

Benefits:
* We offer excellent benefit options (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, LTD, STD, Identity Guard, etc.). No waiting period.
* Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (with the election of a consumer driven health plan).
* Employer contribution of 10% towards a retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required).
* Sick Time: 3.7 hours each pay (paid every two weeks).
* Vacation Time: 5.34 each pay for first 2 years, then increases to 6.15 after 2 years.
* 9 Paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
* Winter recess: The College also observes an official closing of 4 standard work week days between the observed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays.
* Free tuition towards Ivy Tech classes for employee and qualifying spouse and dependents.
* Professional Development opportunities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide regular career counseling for high school students to help them discover fulfilling, successful careers.
• Work with students individually to complete a Career Interest Inventory, and postsecondary education plan all designed to meet career/employability goals.
• Prepare and share information on career exploration and job market statistics to facilitate students’ postsecondary planning.
• Develop a strategic plan to guide them through their high school and college years and achieve their career goals.
• Maintains liaisons with postsecondary institutions, employers, community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program opportunities for students.
• Coordinate career learning activities (such as mock interviews, financial literacy training, and college or industry visits).
• Maintain intensive focus on work ethic and soft skill training
• Implement workshops to assist students and their guardians in developing informed and attainable plans for higher education and career.
• Assist with professional resume writing.
• Provide support for students pursuing dual credit and dual enrollment programming. This may include assisting and advising them about the process of enrollment and registration as part of pathway completion. This may include helping students through Dual Enroll, assessment, and transfer credit discussions.
• Serve as liaison for dual credit matters by communicating regularly with high school staff, students, and parents.
• Communicate in writing and through regularly scheduled meetings with Ivy Tech staff and high school/career center administration.
• Serve as an Ivy Tech Community College representative in the schools. 
• Travel between the schools and Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington is required.
• Position will co-report to the Lead College and Career Coach at Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington and an administrator from each of the schools.
• This position may not be thought of as an additional staff to help with duties that do not fit with career navigation. Such as lunch duty, testing, scheduling, discipline or other non-related tasks.
• The position will receive comprehensive training on the Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington campus around the College and Career Coach role. Additionally, the position will work on the Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington campus when the schools are closed for summer break, winter break, etc. 

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list.  Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.  All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Recent experience in advising, career counseling, industry, recruiting, or student services preferred. 
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills required.
• Applicants should have recent work experience outside of the K-12 environment in order to best provide insight regarding career opportunities and connections for students after high school.
• Must have the ability to:
  • work with diverse populations
  • work independently without direct supervision
  • initiate and balance multiple work projects.
  • work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

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.