Job Description

Wonderful Education provides the resources that every student needs to succeed in school and launch a rewarding career. With two preschools and innovative Career Pathways and College Success programs, we are reinventing the educational experience for students across California’s 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, along with their foundation, fund college scholarships. The Resnicks 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

We are 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 planning. The ideal candidate brings a passion for and experience in education or youth development, a tireless commitment to helping scholars overcome barriers, and the ability to contribute to a fast-paced team that works across the state. The College Success team is currently hiring a Coach to support scholars attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a smaller additional caseload at CSU Bakersfield. This role will require daily in-person support at Cal Poly SLO, with in-person visits to CSU Bakersfield once a week or biweekly, depending on need. Occasional evening and weekend hours may also be required.

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, updating throughout the year, as needed.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• 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, health and wellness referrals, 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

• 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.
• 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

Pay Range: $26.25- $33.25/Hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving ( wonderfulgiving.com ) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company focus on wellness and health including virtual yoga and mindful meditation classes

The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI® Water, POM Wonderful®, Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, Wonderful® Seedless Lemons, Teleflora®, JUSTIN® Wines, JNSQ™ Wines and Landmark® Wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit  , or follow us on  Facebook ,  Twitter and  Instagram . To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit  .

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon 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.

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