High School Career Coach

Position Summary: The High School program is where students begin their Avenue Scholars journey, to discover their potential, explore their passions, and realize that a successful and fulfilling career is in the near future. You’ll engage with Sophomores to welcome them into the program, then walk beside these newly appointed Scholars throughout their Junior and Senior years, offering encouragement, mentorship, and one-on-one coaching as they navigate personal, academic, and career challenges. Together, you’ll help each Scholar uncover their strengths, build confidence, and lay the groundwork for lasting career success and personal fulfillment. In doing so, you’ll also help strengthen the Omaha community by empowering the next generation of resilient, driven, and dedicated professionals and leaders. Duties and Responsibilities:Leads outreach and recruitment efforts at your assigned high school, connecting with students, families, and staff to identify youth ready to explore their potential through Avenue Scholars.Leads engaging lessons and hands-on learning experiences through Avenue Scholars’ curriculum and Senior Experience, and encourages participation in experiences hosted through the Business Outreach Team, helping students develop the skills and confidence they need to reach their goals.Tracks academic progress, attendance, and overall well-being through collaboration with families, teachers, coaches, and employers, ensuring each Scholar has the support they need to succeed.During the summer, plans and leads activities that keep students connected, motivated, and building on their momentum, while maintaining strong relationships with them and their employers.Fosters positive, collaborative relationships with school staff and administrators, leveraging their expertise and insight to strengthen programming and support every student’s success.Works closely with internal and external partners to link students with local resources that help remove or address individual barriers.Utilizes Avenue Scholars’ communication and data tools (Salesforce, Canvas, Slack, etc.) to engage with students, deliver programming, and monitor progress effectively.Contributes to the mission by always putting Scholars first through engagement in other projects or duties that may arise. What Success Looks Like:You are readily available to provide wrap-around support to Scholars, both inside and outside of the classroom. You effectively navigate two work environments, serving as a visible and engaged presence in the Avenue Scholars offices, while also forming strong connections in your partner school building. You understand the importance of gathering comprehensive and accurate data and consistently meet deadlines for submitting data that you are responsible for.You are an effective and enthusiastic advocate for the Avenue Scholars program who is able to meet standards for annual Scholar recruitment.Communicates programmatic updates and/or barriers clearly, professionally, and early with Scholars and their families, staff, partners, and leadership. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant education, human services, or workforce development field is required. Possesses or meets eligibility criteria to obtain a Nebraska educator’s certificate/permit with secondary grade-level endorsement or equivalent is required. 2+ years of experience in education, human services, or workforce development is required.2+ years of experience providing services to youth ages 16-22 is preferred. Bilingual skills are preferred.