Job Description

A DAY IN THE LIFE AT WONDERFUL:

Wonderful Education is seeking a COLLEGE SUCCESS COACH to serve as a college coach for a caseload of scholars at every step of their educational journey beginning in the spring of 12th grade through college completion. The ideal candidate brings a passion for and experience in college access and college succes, a tireless commitment to helping scholars achieve their goals no matter the barrier, and the ability to contribute to a fast-paced team who works across the state.

The College Success team is currently hiring a coach for the southern California region, primarily LA or San Diego. Due to COVID, California guidelines and Wonderful policies, this position is currently a remote- work position and all work travel has been suspended. Upon office re-openings, this position may require staff to report to offices in Los Angeles or the Central Valley. Additionally, this position may require candidates to travel up to 50% to meet the requirements of the position. When travel is required, all mileage is expensed per IRS guidelines. A valid CA driver's license is required for this position. This position will require occasional evening and weekend hours.

Scholar Case Management:

• Support students in meeting their educational goals by working closely with them in selecting courses, identifying strengths, supporting with selecting their major and act as a supportive guide throughout their college experience.
• Conduct regular touchpoints (ranging weekly to monthly) with scholars to develop individual action plans with scholars who require additional support.
• Complete regular Scholar Status evaluations multiple times a year, providing a snapshot of the scholar's progress toward his/her graduation goal.
• Conduct regular on-campus visits for each scholar.
• Provide individualized financial aid re-application support.
• Develop robust knowledge of institutional support services (academic, mental health, student life) and share with scholars when appropriate
• Leverage new student management system (Salesforce) to maintain accurate information about each scholar, record scholar engagements, manage tasks, applications, and other administrative tasks.
• Manage scholars' Wonderful scholarship application process bi-annually.
• Provide additional supports for scholars as needed and as designed programmatically.

Program Management:

• Participate in the design and execution of academic year programming such as Kick-Off events, career planning webinars, teambuilding at a specific campus, or academic office hours.
• Participate in the design and development of the College Transition Experience, College Graduation event and new internship program.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO WONDERFUL:

• Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree in higher education or social services preferred.
• A commitment and passion for educational equity and justice and the desire to work tirelessly on behalf of students from California's Central Valley.
• An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative.
• A self-starter with exceptional work ethic and the ability to work well away from colleagues and management.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate well with scholars.
• A valid California driver's license required.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption.

Additional Information

WONDERFUL'S DEDICATION TO YOU:

• 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.

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