Success Coach

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Job Description - Future Ready Success Coach  School Year) (12839)

Future Ready Success Coach  School Year) - ( 12839 )

Job Title: Future Ready Success Coach

Position Function: A Future Ready Success Coach (FRSC) is a trained professional who assists individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals, preparing them for a future pathway after graduation. They provide insights, tools, and techniques tailored to each student s unique skills and challenges. FRSCs guide their students toward achieving success in various fields by determining personal goals, developing individualized plans, and implementing strategies.

The primary role of the FRSC is to assist students in navigating their post-graduation pathways, whether they choose to pursue higher education, technical training, or enter the workforce. The ideal FRSC will provide individualized support in college applications, essay writing, scholarship searches, and exploring trade skills. They will also assist with interview preparation, financial literacy, and career planning, ensuring students are well-prepared for postsecondary education and future opportunities.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Post-Graduation Planning:
  Guides students in identifying and exploring various post-graduation pathways including colleges, universities, vocational/technical schools, apprenticeships, and direct-to-work opportunities. Assists in setting realistic and achievable goals based on students  interests, strengths, and career aspirations.
• CCC Web Pages:
  Responsible for making CCC web page updates throughout the year to reflect and support efforts at your school. Annually ensure that the school College Career Center (CCC) contact information, ACT dates, Rep Visits, website specific pages dates and content has been updated prior to the start of school.
• FAFSA:
  Works with FRSCs and financial aid experts to organize and facilitate FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) nights. Provide students and their families with hands-on assistance in completing the FAFSA and understanding the financial aid process. Schedule and promote FAFSA nights to maximize student and family participation.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive collection of ACT study materials, including practice tests, workbooks, and online resources, stays up to date on the latest ACT content, changes, and best practices in test preparation, and provides students with access to high-quality study resources and tools to enhance their preparation efforts.
• Provides ACT/SAT waivers to students who qualify. Responsible for ordering ACT waivers prior to the school year. The FRSC is also responsible for the verification of a student qualifying for a waiver.
• Utilizes the district approved College and Career exploration program as the primary platform to guide students in exploring career pathways, researching colleges, identifying scholarship opportunities, manage transcript requests, applying to institutions via the Common App, and creating personal resumes, portfolios, and websites.
• Provides comprehensive support for the college application process, including developing application timelines, completing applications, and understanding admissions requirements through the College Planning tool found in the district approved College and Career exploration program.
• Offers personalized assistance with college essay writing, including brainstorming, drafting, and editing.
• Field Trips:
  Follows district protocol in coordinating with other FRSC s to organize educational field trips to colleges, vocational/technical schools, and industry sites. Plans and supervises field trips to ensure students gain valuable insights and experiences related to their post-graduation plans. Works with transportation services, chaperones, and site coordinators to ensure smooth and safe field trip experiences.
• Scholarship Presentations:
  Collaborates with FRSCs to arrange scholarship presentations and workshops for students; invites scholarship providers, community organizations, and alumni to present information on available scholarships and application tips; and ensures students receive up-to-date information on scholarship opportunities and deadlines.
• Responsible for the scheduling, communication, and logistics of military, college, and community partner visits
• Scheduling:
  Coordinates with military recruiters, college admissions representatives, and/or community partners to schedule visits during appropriate times, avoiding conflicts with major school events and academic schedules.
• Communication:
  Informs students, parents, and school staff about upcoming visits well in advance through various communication channels (e.g., announcements, newsletters, emails).
• Logistics:
  Arranges for necessary facilities, such as classrooms or auditoriums, and ensure all required equipment (e.g., projectors, microphones) is available and functioning. Some schools participate in TRIO and Upward Bound programs. These programs are responsible for…