Student Success Coach (25-26)

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the supervision of a Cal-SOAP Program Manager, the Student Success Coach will be placed at a high school and is responsible for providing financial aid information-- ensuring students submit financial aid applications, college and career planning, presentations, workshops, mentorship, and various college application assistance to high school seniors. The Student Success Coach is responsible for helping CALSOAP LA implement the #AllInForFinancialAid Campaign at the school site.

Our immediate need is for a Student Success Coach to serve at HUNTINGTON PARK HS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Advise students (and families) on the financial aid and college application process (submitting and completing applications, etc.).
● Provide one-on-one or group advising to high school students at assigned high school(s) during the school year.
● Provide classroom workshops at the school sites as scheduled.
● Recruit students at high schools that will be part of the Cal-SOAP program.
● Provide program support as needed, including but not limited to scheduling college visits, student and parent workshops, financial aid & college application workshops, etc.
● Through the LACAI Database and/or other program databases, maintain a weekly record of students who receive college & career advising services or any CALSOAP LA service.
● Work with college counselors, high school staff, and other Cal-SOAP staff members in a professional manner.
● Attend all mandatory program orientations, trainings, retreats, and monthly meetings which are held every third Friday of the month from 10am-12pm.
● Other duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Currently enrolled at least half-time, as defined by the college or post-secondary school, for each term of the academic year in which the student serves as a Student Success Coach. Half- time is typically defined as 6 semester units (or the equivalent) for undergraduate students and 3 semester units (or the equivalent) for a graduate student.
● Must demonstrate financial need by providing a current Student Aid Index (SAI) at the time of interview (and update yearly). The student’s “Student Aid Index” is generated for the student upon completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or eligible California Dream Act Application (CADAA) filer with DACA status.
● Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week in-person at high school sites during school hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-3:30pm).
● Some weekend (Saturday) work may be required— especially during the months of OCT-FEB.
● Must have knowledge of requirements as they pertain to financial aid, college applications, and A-G requirements.

● Experience working with high school youth in a similar academic/educational outreach program is a plus.
● Strong initiative and independent work skills.
● Good time management and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work in a fast paced, result-oriented school environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
● Bilingual skills are a plus.
● Successful candidates will be required to be fingerprinted and provide a negative TB test one week after hire.
● This is a grant funded position contingent on available funding.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
● Can lift up to 25 lbs. (books, materials, supplies, etc.).
● Access to reliable transportation.
● All employees must provide proof of COVID-19 fully vaccinated status. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
Additional details regarding other COVID-19 requirements (e.g., masking) will be provided for newly hired employees.

TO APPLY
● Email a professional resume to Lupe Miranda, Cal-SOAP LA Operations Coordinator at lupe@calsoapla.org

ABOUT US
The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) provides services and programming intended to increase the number of students who prepare for and enter post-secondary institutions. The grant is administered by a Consortium of local colleges and universities, school districts, and other educational entities who cooperate to
combine resources and provide matching funds for this state-funded project. Cal-SOAP is governed by the Consortium who act as a Governing Board composed of a representative from each member institution. The Cal-SOAP Board sets policy and budget and gives programmatic directions to the project. Cal-SOAP functions under a fiscal agent that administers the state funds, allocated to the project through the California Student Aid Commissions (CSAC) and serves as the employer of project staff members.

For more information, we invite you to visit our website at www.calsoapla.org

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.