College Success Coach Wonderful Education
- 5.0 Merced, CA Job Details Full-time $26.25
- $33.
25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Student mentoring Caseload management Tutoring Mid-level Bachelor's degree Student advising Workshop facilitation Career counseling Full Job Description Company Description Wonderful Education provides the resources that every student needs to succeed in school and launch a rewarding career. With two preschools and innovative Career Pathways and College Success programs, we are reinventing the educational experience for students across California's Central Valley. Between these programs and our new Wonderful Career Center, we are working to break the cycle of generational poverty and increase long-term career opportunities. Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, along with their foundation, fund college scholarships. The Resnicks also founded two K-12 Wonderful College Prep Academy charter schools in Delano and Lost Hills, California, and continue to support them to this day. To learn more about Wonderful Education, visit: csr.wonderful.com/programs/education. Job Description Wonderful Education is seeking a College Success Coach to serve as an advisor and counselor for a caseload of scholars at every step of their educational journey beginning in the spring of 12th grade through college completion and career choice. The ideal candidate brings a passion for and experience in education/youth development, a tireless commitment to helping scholars achieve their goals no matter the barrier, and the ability to contribute to a fast-paced team that works across the state. The College Success team is currently hiring a College Success Coach to support Scholars attending college at UC Merced and CSU, Monterrey Bay. In this position, the candidate will be expected to support scholars both in person and virtually, which will require regular travel. This position will require occasional evening and weekend hours. Job Duties & Responsibilities Provide a holistic approach to support students in meeting their goals by creating individualized action plans for each scholar around their career, well-being, finances, and academics near the beginning of each academic year, updating throughout the year, as needed. Provide follow-through when executing each scholar's individualized plan, holding scholars accountable, and providing encouragement, activities, and guidance. Utilize our suite of resources to support scholars from tutoring, health and wellness referrals, internships, career/graduate school planning, etc. Review midterm scholar progress reports and adjust the scholar's action plan, as needed. Support scholars through the scholarship renewal process: reviewing transcripts and upcoming term course schedules, updating graduation projections, etc., ensuring programmatic data is clear and accurate. Collaborate with fellow Coaches and Wonderful College Ambassadors to provide added support. Participate in team workgroups, focused on various topics. Occasionally lead and support school
- or virtually-based workshops Begin supporting rising college freshmen beginning in early summer
- including overnight summer camps
- and on-campus kickoff events.
Ability and willingness to tutor, where possible. Travel every other week to CSU Monterey Bay during the term will be expected. Candidate will be supporting students both in person and virtually. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field of study. Professional work experience, case management and education services preferred. Understanding of college success strategies, particularly for first-generation students Strong understanding of studying techniques Tutoring capability in some subjects, especially STEM, a plus.
Additional Information Pay Range:
$26.25
- $33.25 /Hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience. Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility. Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com)
- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
Quality of Life in the
Central Valley:
Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing
- all within a two-hour drive
- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. EEO is the law
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