Wonderful Education provides the resources that every student needs to succeed in school and launch a rewarding career. With two preschools, an innovative Career Pathways program, and college scholarships, we are reinventing the educational experience for students across the Central Valley. Between these programs and our new Wonderful Career Center, we are working to break the cycle of generational poverty and increase long-term career opportunities. Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, also founded two K-12 Wonderful College Prep Academy charter schools in Delano and Lost Hills, California and continue to support them to this day. To learn more about Wonderful Education, visit csr.wonderful.com/programs/education.
Job Description
Wonderful Education is seeking a College Success Coach to serve as an advisor and counselor for a caseload of scholars at every step of their educational journey beginning in the spring of 12th grade through college completion and career choice. The ideal candidate brings a passion for and experience in education/youth development, a tireless commitment to helping scholars achieve their goals no matter the barrier, and the ability to contribute to a fast-paced team that works across the state. The College Success team is currently hiring a College Success Coach to support Scholars attending college in the Bay Area of California, geographically from CSU Monterey Bay to UC Berkeley and the colleges in between. In this position, the candidate will be expected to support scholars both in person and virtually. This position will require occasional evening and weekend hours.
Provide a holistic approach to support students in meeting their goals by creating individualized action plans for each scholar around their career, well-being, finances, and academics near the beginning of each academic year.
Provide follow-through when executing each scholar's individualized plan, holding scholars accountable, and providing encouragement, activities, and guidance.
Utilize our suite of resources to support scholars from tutoring, internships, career/graduate school planning, etc.
Review midterm scholar progress reports and adjust the scholar’s action plan, as needed.
Support scholars through the scholarship renewal process: reviewing transcripts and upcoming term course schedules, updating graduation projections, etc. ensuring programmatic data is clear and accurate.
Collaborate with fellow Coaches and Wonderful College Ambassadors to provide added support.
Participate in team workgroups, focused on various topics.
Occasionally lead and support school- or virtually-based workshops
Begin supporting rising college freshmen beginning in early summer - including overnight summer camps - and on-campus kickoff events.
Ability and willingness to tutor, where possible.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Familiarity with case management methodology
Understanding of college success strategies, particularly for first-generation students
Strong understanding of studying techniques
Tutoring capability in some subjects, especially STEM, a plus
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree required in a related field. A STEM degree is a plus.
A commitment and passion for educational equity and justice and the desire to work tirelessly for students from California's Central Valley.
An eager, flexible learner and problem solver who feels comfortable taking initiative and going the extra mile for students.
A self-starter with an 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 is required.
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
Pay Range: $26.25 - $33.25/Hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
Wonderful's dedication to you:
Free access to the Wonderful Wellness Clinic
Free access to the Wonderful Fitness Center
Company paid health/vision/dental for self
Voluntary 403b with company match
Most positions are bonus eligible
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.
Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Seaside, California
Full Time, Intern