K-14 and Transitions Coach

K-14 And Transitions Coach

In collaboration with the Director of K-14 Initiatives, the K-14 and Transitions Coach will support dual credit and dual enrollment programming that will lead to completing a credential before high school graduation. This role will create academic plans aligning to Ivy Tech stackable credentials and promote Ivy Tech, with all stakeholders, as a viable option to support students in their college and career journey.

This position will also develop, coordinate, and implement student success initiatives for dual enrollment students. Services to dual enrolled students include academic success guidance and planning, solution focused assistance, student group tracking, and management of students with academic and success challenges. The K-14 and Transitions Coach will work to guide students and families through the transition from high school to full-time Ivy Tech enrollment, and provide ongoing support to ensure student success.

This individual will collaborate closely with faculty, school counselors, recruitment and enrollment staff, advising team and community partners to deliver a seamless, student-centered experience.

Major responsibilities include sustaining positive working relationships with internal and external audiences including academic leadership, instructors, and counselors; advising dual credit students about pathways to academic degrees and transfer opportunities with Ivy Tech by creating individual academic plans/degree trackers; assisting in promoting and increasing dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities to students within the Hamilton County service area by holding various events on campus and in partnership with community partners;

promoting dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities to high school partners, students and families; providing academic advising support for Ivy Tech Hamilton County high school students; organizing student meetings to provide in person and/or virtual support in advising high school students through credential completions; assisting with transition events for high school dual enrollment students which highlight the benefits of attending Ivy Tech Community College;

establishing consistent communication with dual credit students in order to transition them to full time Ivy Tech students after high school; collaborating with campus Registrar in auditing and awarding credentials at the end of each semester; assisting Director of K14 Initiatives with onsite support at Hamilton County partner high schools through dual credit registration during peak times; assisting with the application and qualification process of dual credit and dual enrollment students to ensure a smooth process from start to finish;

coordinating dual enrollment student on-campus orientations and other on-campus events. Share campus resources with dual enrollment students when appropriate; managing several concurrent projects with a minimal amount of supervision; ensuring timelines and policies are adhered to for NACEP accreditation requirements and college policies throughout the year; supporting and contributing to the department, campus and College vision for K-14. 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.

Supervision received:
Director of K-14 Initiatives

Supervision given: n/a

Education and experience:

Bachelor's Degree required with minimum of 3-5 years in program development or K-14 preferred. Must be highly motivated and possess demonstrated planning, and organization skills. Must demonstrate the ability to take initiative and make decisions. Interpersonal skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle major projects simultaneously are required. Must demonstrate familiarity with technology and ability to learn systems as applied to delivery of services to dual credit and dual enrolled students.

Ability to administer and interpret assessment results required. Must possess a…