SSJV Cal-SOAP Employment

Current Job Openings

To inquire about current job openings, please email us at calsoap@bakersfieldcollege.edu, or call us at (661) 395-4954.

College Success Coach - Job Description

Under the supervision of the Program Director, Field Advisor, and a High School Site Coordinator, the primary role of a College Success Coach (CSC) is to provide academic, college, career, and financial aid support/information to high school students. The goal is to increase the number of students attending college and secure financial aid to fund their educational needs.

The following items are the basic responsibilities of a College Success Coach:

Motivate students to consider postsecondary educational opportunities and continue in college preparatory courses of study throughout high school
Present workshops on college options, admission requirements, and financial aid
Advise students individually and in group settings about the development of educational plan options and resources available
Discuss the nature of the collegiate experience with students and encourage high academic achievement
Help students complete a college and career assessment
Help find information for students on colleges of interest
Organize campus events/workshops and help student’s complete college and financial aid applications, including scholarships, and provide follow up support to students
Collaborate with colleges to rally support for all college-related activities and to ensure that students are connected with support programs at individual colleges
Organize financial aid literacy presentations for high school students
Discuss educational opportunities and student’s academic achievement with parents and/or teachers
Keep accurate data and records of students who receive Cal-SOAP services
Work closely with Cal-SOAP staff to provide timely and accurate information
Make appropriate referrals as needed
Perform other duties, within the above framework, as assigned by Program Director

Qualifications

Knowledge of post-secondary educational and financial aid options
Standardized college entrance exams experience and knowledge
Training and or experience in college counseling strategies and methodologies
Experience and/or knowledge of college access logistics
Ability and willingness to speak before large (classroom size) groups of high school students
Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate sensitivity working with low income/first generation populations
Strong communications skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision and follow through on assignments
Ability to travel to school site(s)

Employment Eligibility

Be currently enrolled in a college or other postsecondary school as an undergraduate or graduate student
Demonstrate financial need (Cost of Attendance – Expected Family Contribution = Financial Need) Provide an unofficial transcript and Financial Aid Award Letter upon hire and on an annual basis
Provide a schedule of classes on a quarterly/semester basis
Provide term grades on a quarterly/semester basis
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 during the term of their employment with Cal-SOAP
In accordance with Bakersfield College and school district policies, be live scanned and cleared to work

Terms of Employment

The employment period for CSCs is for one academic year (Fall 2024 through Spring 2025). While employed, it is expected that CSCs: Fulfill all CSC duties in a responsible manner.

Attend all Cal-SOAP training sessions, meetings and events
Report to the school site in accordance with the established hours of work, which are agreed upon with the employee, Cal-SOAP Program Director and School Site Coordinator
Keep updated, organized, and accurate records of student contacts and progress in accordance with Cal-SOAP instructions
Report absences as outlined by Cal-SOAP policies and procedures
Attend parent and college informational nights if available and at the site’s request
Cooperate fully with Site Coordinator, teachers and administrators
Participate in programs sponsored and /or supported by Cal-SOAP including: Cash for College, Kern County College Night, Etc.

Hours & Compensation

College Success Coaches work an average of 20 hours per week
College Success Coaches are compensated at an hourly rate based on undergraduate or graduate student status
- Undergraduate rate: $18.14
- Graduate rate: $20.52

Position Ends: June 30, 2025 with opportunities to renew