USC GEAR UP Success Coach.

Job Description

Position: USC GEAR UP Success Coach

Location: On-site at USC GU Partner Schools
Length of Contract: SY25-26
Compensation: $20+ per hour

Who We Are:

GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
and is a federally funded partnership with the University of South Carolina. As part of the USC GEAR UP grant, our company will be working with 8th, 9th and 12th grade students this year in an early college advising series designed to promote
academic success and raise college awareness.

College Prep Associates is a Birmingham-based company that has been serving the
educational community in Alabama since 2009. We believe every student who is eager to learn
should have access to higher education. Our team brings over 150 years of experience in
education to the table to provide schools a suite of services designed to improve student
academic achievement. We are proud to partner with USC GEAR UP this academic year.

Job Description:

As a Success Coach, you will play a crucial role in guiding middle school students on the path to
college. We are seeking energetic individuals with a proven track record of success in college.
In this role, you will help design and execute programming with students in diverse academic
environments. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to engage students in a classroom
setting and keep accurate records, ensuring impactful contributions to our mission to support
students pursuing higher education opportunities. If you are passionate about empowering
students, we encourage you to apply and be a key player in shaping educational futures.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to*:

Direct Student Support (70%)
● Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in various educational settings, fostering a
positive and motivating learning environment.
● Assessment: Monitor and evaluate student grasp of material, providing feedback and
making necessary adjustments to instructional methods.
● Curriculum Adjustment: Review provided early college advising curriculum and ensure
content is tailored to the needs of your middle school students.

Relationship-Building (20%)
● Program Implementation: Develop and maintain strong relationships with school
administrators and staff.
● Support CPA with monitoring fulfillment and adherence to contractual agreements with
USC GEAR UP and school partners.
● Student Needs: In all settings, create strong relationships with students to better tailor
instruction to their needs.

Program Planning and Operations (10%)
● Lesson Planning: Review provided curriculum in advance of session, ensure all
materials are ready, and confirm session with point of contact
● Organizational Skills: Maintain accurate records and assist with administrative tasks
related to program implementation.
● Work Independently: Demonstrate the ability to work independently and take initiative in
addressing challenges and achieving program goals.

Requirements:
● Pursuing Associate’s degree or higher
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students
● Familiarity with college admissions process
● Highly organized with the ability to complete documentation in a timely manner
● Self-motivated and able to work independently
● Ability to transport self to and from scheduled school sites

Additional relevant experience (preferred, not required):
● Some middle school or high school teaching experience
● Strong curriculum planning and instructional design skills

*Note: This job description is intended to convey the essential functions and qualifications of the
position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the job duties or responsibilities.

Please direct any questions to Jordan Greene jgreene@campcollege2.com

College Admissions Made Possible 2.0 (CAMP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
CAMP hires the most-qualified candidates without regard to any person’s race, color, sex,
gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, parental
status, marital status, military discharge status, or source of income.

90-Day Introductory/Probationary Period:
All newly hired CAMP employees will complete a 90-day introductory probationary period. During this period, the employee’s performance, attendance, reliability, professionalism, ability to collaborate, adherence to CAMP policies and procedures, and overall alignment with the expectations of the position will be evaluated. A formal evaluation will be conducted during or at the conclusion of the 90-day period to determine continued employment.