[Hiring] Virtual Student Success Coach @ACCEL Schools

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Student Success Coach who manages the delivery and implementation of onboarding, core interventions, and support services for assigned students in accordance with Student Services initiatives and guidelines. This role serves as the primary contact for new students and families, communicating frequently and addressing questions or concerns to ensure a strong start to school. Responsibilities include:

• Support new and returning students and families through the onboarding process and completion of required tasks.
• Maintain weekly open office hours/help sessions to support new students and families.
• Make welcome calls (in coordination with homeroom teacher).
• Follow up on non-completion items for new students.
• Identify issues and problem solve with other departments and vendors as needed for prompt and professional resolution.
• Participate in the Admissions Counseling process for applicants and students.
• Review transcripts.
• Assist students and families with course selection.
• Answer questions about the school program.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school administration in developing plans to address barriers to full achievement of attendance, academic, and behavioral goals.
• Provide research-based strategies to give students and parents the necessary skills and knowledge to help them communicate effectively with teachers and administrators.
• Facilitate individual and group training/support and provide academic resources to help students increase academic achievement.
• Collaborate with students regularly to check in on progress in classes, keeping students accountable for achieving their academics, attendance, engagement, and behavioral goals.
• Work in partnership with teachers and parents on evaluation of student progress and implementation of student objectives.
• Conduct conferences with parents and students, both in person and over the phone as needed.
• Prepare for and/or attend student gatherings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance, progress, needs, and academic support.
• Participate in and coordinate the development of pertinent professional development activities.
• Work in collaboration with school leadership and national teams on re-enrollment activities and sessions for families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or related field.
• Prior experience working as a teacher tutor, counselor, or mentor to youth.
• Prior marketing experience including social media, events, and communications.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Ability to work with a distributed workforce and clientele.
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals