College Transition Coordinator

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provides guidance and solutions for issues and problems regarding educational opportunities, financial literacy, career and post-secondary school exploration, and provides personal coaching to potential first-generation college students, and students with disabilities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with local middle and high schools in Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Lee counties, as well as establishes relationships and collaborates with other community-based programs with first-generation college students.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with local community partners.
• Collaborates with campus partners through outreach efforts across the campus community to promote collaboration and improved service to students.
• Serves as a liaison with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Program Officer, local superintendents, principals, school counselors and teachers in Collier, Hendry, Glades and Lee counties.
• Works to increase program participants' secondary retention and graduation rates, as well as post-secondary enrollment.
• Develops curriculum and educational materials to support new initiatives.
• Participates in developing new initiatives and leads project to implement program enhancements.
• Organizes and oversees group workshops, participant orientations, college tours, two summer camps and other events and activities.
• Provides mentorship and resources to support students up to one-year after high school graduation.
• Assists with developing training materials for Student Program Assistants, Interns, and Service-Learning Students, and provides on-going training to staff to ensure they remain as experts in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Trains and provides daily priorities to student workers in the Outreach Programs.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications for a College Transition Coordinator I:

• This position requires either four years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel between school districts in Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Lee counties, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Southwestern, and other locations to attend meetings or events.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Required Qualifications for a College Transition Coordinator II:

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel between school districts in Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Lee counties, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Southwestern, and other locations to attend meetings or events.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments.
• Ability to provide professional customer service.
• Ability to present to large groups.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

College Transition Coordinator I - Pay Grade 15

College Transition Coordinator II- Pay Grade 16

Applicants will be evaluated for roles as either College Transition Coordinator I or College Transition Coordinator II based on their qualifications.

This is a grant funded position with anticipated refunding. Although renewal of grant is expected, position is contingent upon renewal of grant.

Applications received prior to June 6, 2025, will receive priority review.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship