DISTRICT COLLEGE SUCCESS COACH -LAREDO
Job Description
Job Description
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
o Being a Harmony graduate (preferred)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
o Manages a reasonable coaching caseload by scheduling all student meetings on a weekly, or as needed, basis
o Follows HPS College and Career Success Coaching curriculum to support HPS college students to help students
progress towards specific goals/milestones
o Cultivates partnerships with post-secondary institutions to leverage every existing college and university program and
establishes a single point of contact at each institution, to ensure an easy connection to post-secondary supports.
o Helps students maximize financial aid by assisting their navigation of the financial aid process and tapping into different
scholarship platforms that help students find and secure existing scholarships.
o Recruits HPS seniors to successfully join HPS Postsecondary programs and services
o Provides perspective on college life and acts as a facilitator, guiding students to the appropriate campus resources and
helping them understand the commitment necessary to succeed.
o Supports HPS college students with career exploration, planning, and development
o Supports programming connected to the following areas such as transition, relationship building, event planning, resource
development and recruitment of HPS graduates into HPS postsecondary success programs
o Supports Harmony College Leaders team attending focus colleges.
o Supports the district College & Career team by attending events, networking with guests / supporters, and providing event
logistics as needed
o Attends partner college professional development activities about student success, retention and completion.
o Builds and maintains professional relationships with college personnel
o Works closely with partner college admission, financial aid, student success team to recruit best match and fit HPS
students and retain them by sharing University financial aid and student success support opportunities to reduce HPS
drop out or stop out rate
o Coordinates college campus student events
o Manages the college partner peer mentoring program
o Consistently collects, records, and interprets HPS student data to guide coaching services and measure success
o Supports HPS homegrown talent recruitment into HPS system such as GYOT
o Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external
to the district.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,
calculator, copy machine and telephone.
o Ability to analyze data and generate reports.
o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
o Moderate travel is required.
Company Description- Competitive salaries plus hard-to-staff, advanced degree, and a wide range of additional stipends to ensure your expertise is recognized and rewarded.
- TIA-Approved District, giving teachers the opportunity to earn $100K+.
- Great benefits package, including complimentary short-term disability, dental, and vision coverage, along with matching retirement contributions.
- Strong coaching and mentorship to support your day-to-day practice and long-term professional growth.
- Leadership development pathways, including tuition reimbursement and the Harmony Aspiring Leaders Academy.
- Proudly recognized as National Schools of Character, fostering safe, positive, character-driven school cultures.
- Early Release Fridays for staff and students to support work-life balance and planning time.
Company Description
- Competitive salaries plus hard-to-staff, advanced degree, and a wide range of additional stipends to ensure your expertise is recognized and rewarded.\r\n- TIA-Approved District, giving teachers the opportunity to earn $100K+.\r\n- Great benefits package, including complimentary short-term disability, dental, and vision coverage, along with matching retirement contributions.\r\n- Strong coaching and mentorship to support your day-to-day practice and long-term professional growth.\r\n- Leadership development pathways, including tuition reimbursement and the Harmony Aspiring Leaders Academy.\r\n- Proudly recognized as National Schools of Character, fostering safe, positive, character-driven school cultures.\r\n- Early Release Fridays for staff and students to support work-life balance and planning time.