Empowerment Coordinator; College Success Coach - Har-Ber High School

Position: Empowerment Coordinator (College Success Coach) - Har-Ber High School
The Empowerment Coordinator (College Success Coach) supports Springdale Public Schools' mission to ensure all students graduate prepared for Enlistment, Enrollment, or Employment (3E) . Serving as a key member of each high school's Empowerment Team, this role provides personalized college-readiness advising, strengthens student engagement, supports families, and builds community partnerships. The coordinator helps students align academic choices with post-secondary goals, ensures access to opportunities, and leads school- and district-level initiatives that promote college success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Support

• Guide students in grades 10-12 through personalized advising, course planning, and academic interventions aligned to their college goals.
• Provide targeted support for Tier I (all students), Tier II (high-achieving students and specialized groups), and Tier III (grant-identified and first-generation students).
• Assist students with applications for college admission, scholarships, and financial aid by guiding them to the proper support.
• Coordinate test preparation initiatives (PSAT, ACT, AP, etc.) and provide academic readiness support.
• Monitor progress through Atlas and other district data systems, ensuring early identification and support for high-achieving and at-risk students.

Family & Community Engagement

• Equip families with tools and resources to actively participate in their students' post-secondary planning through workshops, small groups, and one-on-one advising.
• Build strong relationships with parents and guardians, particularly those from first-generation or underrepresented backgrounds, to promote informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with higher education institutions to expand opportunities for students.

School & District Collaboration

• Partner with school counselors (Enlistment) and work-based learning facilitators (Employment) as part of the Empowerment Team to create integrated support for students.
• Partner with the identified Point of Contact (POC) at feeder middle schools and junior highs for consultation and collaboration.
• Work with district leadership to align course offerings with legislative requirements and ensure coherence of academic pathways.
• Support district initiatives such as the S'DALE T.I.P. program for high-achieving students and interventions for first-generation college-bound students.
• Contribute to program evaluation by tracking student outcomes and supporting district goals, including:
• Increasing graduates earning a Diploma with Merit/Distinction by 2027.
• Expanding National Merit and ACT success through early identification and enrichment strategies.

Program Leadership

• Organize and lead post-secondary readiness events such as college and career fairs, parent nights, workshops, and boot camps.
• Celebrate student success through recognition events with families and the community.
• Serve as the primary Enrollment contact at each site, helping students and families navigate academic planning and the college admissions process.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with high school students in academic advising, college/career readiness, or related support services.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, including first-generation, multilingual learners, and students from low-income backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
• Experience with college admissions, scholarship/financial aid processes, or workforce/military pathways.
• Knowledge of Arkansas CTE Pathways, college readiness benchmarks, and legislative requirements

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or Marshallese).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with high school students in academic advising, college/career readiness, or related support services.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, including first-generation, multilingual learners, and students from low-income backgrounds.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
• Experience with college admissions, scholarship/financial aid processes, or workforce/military pathways.
• Knowledge of Arkansas CTE Pathways, college readiness benchmarks, and legislative requirements

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or Marshallese).