College Access & Persistence Academy Coordinator

Description

College Access & Persistence Academy Coordinator (CAPC) (Full-time). 40 hours Exempt

The CAP Coordinator (CAPC) is focused on providing intensive services to a small cohort of youth, equipping them with skills fostering academic, personal, and professional success and helping students with post-secondary education accessibility and financial aid. The (CAPC) serves as a key support person to each student entering the BUILD College Access and Persistence Academy as a high school junior with the goal of coaching them to timely graduation from high school and enrollment into the post-secondary institution of their choice. Additionally, this person will connect these students to necessary resources and support to successfully graduate with a degree. The (CAPC) report directly to the Middle and Secondary School Education Services Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities includes but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with internal and external programs to gain and maintain knowledge in the field and ensure program incorporates best practices for serving low-income, first-generation college students.
• Manage participant behavior by establishing guidelines, expectations, mutual respect, and mutual accountability.
• Identify/recruit participants for the core group; generate and maintain intakes and assessments for each group member
• Provide mentoring and related support services.
• Coordinate and attend collegiate and career opportunities such as college tours, fairs/conferences, internships, job shadowing and workshops/information sessions for youth and parents.
• Advise student on educational and career endeavors regarding course selection, goal setting, academic improvement and exposure to STEM and other career opportunities
• Empower youth to self-advocate by teaching them effective communication skills and how to research/access resources
• Create an environment fostering holistic youth development through exposure of cultural and enrichment programs.
• Manage the College Access and Persistence Academy including ensuring that applications are complete and organized for filing, track attendance/participation, communicate the program eligibility requirements with all staff for recruitment
• Track program expenditures and submit all necessary documentation for credit and check request purchases.
• Maintain a caseload for a core group of youth participants.
• Collect baseline and year-end data on academic, interpersonal, and social behaviors.
• Conduct student surveys and assessments for academic and programmatic evaluation purposes
• Maintain confidentiality of information according to HIPPA and FERPA privacy laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Education, or related field experience
• 2-3 years of professional experience in teaching/coaching, counseling, social work or related field.
• 1-2 years of teaching, advising, or administrative experience at the high school or college level.
• Experience working with a diverse student population.
• Availability to travel for overnight college tours and professional development conferences.
• Access to a reliable automobile with insurance and a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to communicate via text/phone with students at night and on weekends.
• Must pass extensive background check screening

Benefits:

• 401(k) w/ 2% match
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Wellness Days
• Flexible Spending Account

This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

BUILD, Inc., does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.  

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.