Empowerment Coordinator (College Success Coach) - Springdale High 1.0

The Empowerment Coordinator (College Success Coach) supports Springdale Public Schools' mission to ensure all students graduate prepared for Enlistment, Enrollment, or Employment (3E) . Serving as a key member of each high school's Empowerment Team, this role provides personalized college-readiness advising, strengthens student engagement, supports families, and builds community partnerships. The coordinator helps students align academic choices with post-secondary goals, ensures access to opportunities, and leads school- and district-level initiatives that promote college success. RESPONSIBILITIES:Student SupportGuide students in grades 10-12 through personalized advising, course planning, and academic interventions aligned to their college goals.Provide targeted support for Tier I (all students), Tier II (high-achieving students and specialized groups), and Tier III (grant-identified and first-generation students).Assist students with applications for college admission, scholarships, and financial aid by guiding them to the proper support.Coordinate test preparation initiatives (PSAT, ACT, AP, etc.) and provide academic readiness support.Monitor progress through Atlas and other district data systems, ensuring early identification and support for high-achieving and at-risk students.Family & Community EngagementEquip families with tools and resources to actively participate in their students' post-secondary planning through workshops, small groups, and one-on-one advising.Build strong relationships with parents and guardians, particularly those from first-generation or underrepresented backgrounds, to promote informed decision-making.Collaborate with higher education institutions to expand opportunities for students.School & District CollaborationPartner with school counselors (Enlistment) and work-based learning facilitators (Employment) as part of the Empowerment Team to create integrated support for students.Partner with the identified Point of Contact (POC) at feeder middle schools and junior highs for consultation and collaboration.Work with district leadership to align course offerings with legislative requirements and ensure coherence of academic pathways.Support district initiatives such as the S'DALE T.I.P. program for high-achieving students and interventions for first-generation college-bound students.Contribute to program evaluation by tracking student outcomes and supporting district goals, including:Increasing graduates earning a Diploma with Merit/Distinction by 2027.Expanding National Merit and ACT success through early identification and enrichment strategies.Program LeadershipOrganize and lead post-secondary readiness events such as college and career fairs, parent nights, workshops, and boot camps.Celebrate student success through recognition events with families and the community.Serve as the primary Enrollment contact at each site, helping students and families navigate academic planning and the college admissions processEXPERIENCE:Experience working with high school students in academic advising, college/career readiness, or related support services.Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, including first-generation, multilingual learners, and students from low-income backgrounds.Preferred:Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field.Experience with college admissions, scholarship/financial aid processes, or workforce/military pathways.Knowledge of Arkansas CTE Pathways, college readiness benchmarks, and legislative requirements.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or Marshallese).QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working with high school students in academic advising, college/career readiness, or related support services.Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, including first-generation, multilingual learners, and students from low-income backgrounds.Preferred:Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or a related field.Experience with college admissions, scholarship/financial aid processes, or workforce/military pathways.Knowledge of Arkansas CTE Pathways, college readiness benchmarks, and legislative requirements.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or Marshallese).