College Readiness Coach

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. General Work with the Program Manager to maximize school system support. Work with the Program Manager to identify and establish relationships with affiliate organizations. Develop systems for monitoring student performance, implementing student success plans, and monitoring mentor participation. Contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts through participation in seminars, conference calls, surveys, etc. Occasional special events and training after hours or on weekends.

CRC-TSIC

Job Description Managing Student Performance Participating in contract signing and other events in order to meet and establish support with students and parents. Monitor mentor participation and communicate with them directly to resolve any issues Track students grades, attendance, and behavior on a quarterly basis. Recruit in-school coordinators to monitor student performance. Report mentor participation and student performance data to the Operations Manager on a timely basis. Identify potential problems and intervene as necessary to ensure student success.

This may include:

leveraging the services of affiliated organizations, leveraging school system resources, and /or direct interaction with students and /or parents. Interacting with Schools Work with the Operations Manager to maximize involvement within the school system. Provide day-to-day coaching for in-school coordinators. Oversee and participate in the student selection process to ensure the selection of a consistent mix of students according to Take Stock in Children student selection guidelines. Other duties may be assigned based on the business. Supervisory/Decision-making Authority Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees? __Yes __ No Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Standing Walking Lifting (up to 10 pounds) Bending/Stooping Reaching Grasping Turning Repetitive motions

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SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Required Drive motor vehicle Maintain records Sensitivity to low-income populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics Preferred Personal Qualities and Skills Required People Development Ability to train and coach in-school coordinators and other school/college system participants. Ability to motivate students and parents to strive for success and participate in events. Knowledge 2 CRC-TSIC Job Description Significant experience or educational background in education and/or social work (e.g. school counselors or college advisors). Demonstrated experience in working with schools/colleges. Strong understanding and sensitivity to the perspectives of low-income children and their families. Strong understanding of affiliate program offerings, including participation requirements and benefits. Leadership Demonstrated commitment to young adults. Ability to instill a vision for student success and develop teamwork among students, parents, mentors, schools, and affiliates toward this end. Ability to develop a mindset of continuous improvement for all students. Communications Ability to listen and observe in order to understand the needs of individual students. Ability to use spoken communications to establish rapport with and influence students, parents, mentors, school representatives, and affiliates. Ability to write effective performance appraisals and