USC GEAR UP Lead Success Coach

Job Description

Position: USC GEAR UP Lead Success Coach Location: On-site at USC GU Partner Schools Schedule: SY 2025–2026 (varies; 5–10 hours per week) Compensation: $30/hour Employment Type: 1099 Contractor Reports to: Program Manager

Who We Are

GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs and is a federally funded grant held by the University of South Carolina. This grant will serve more than 21,868 students in 36 middle schools and 27 high schools in every region of the state, moving the needle in college readiness and preparation across the state. As part of the USC GEAR UP grant, our company will be working with 7th, 8th, and 12th grade students this year in a college advising series designed to promote academic success and raise college awareness.

College Admissions Made Possible is a Birmingham-based organization 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

The Lead Success Coach plays a vital role in ensuring smooth delivery of GEAR UP programming. In addition to teaching middle and high school students, the Lead is responsible for coordinating Success Coach schedules, collecting and managing attendance sheets, and providing coverage when a Success Coach is unable to attend a session. This role requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication, and the ability to model professionalism for both students and Success Coaches.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deliver engaging college advising lessons using the provided curriculum.
• Build strong relationships with students to encourage academic success and college awareness.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet diverse needs.
• Create and manage weekly schedules for Success Coaches at assigned sites.
• Collect, verify, and submit attendance sheets; maintain accurate and organized records.
• Serve as first-line substitute to cover sessions when Success Coaches cancel or are absent.
• Communicate clearly with school staff, administrators, and Success Coaches to support program implementation.
• Model professionalism, punctuality, and adherence to CAMP policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage students in a classroom setting.
• Familiarity with the college admissions process.
• Ability to manage schedules and documentation with attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation to travel between assigned school sites.

Preferred:

• Experience coordinating or leading peers in a school or program setting.
• Teaching or tutoring experience with middle or high school students.
• Familiarity with curriculum planning and instructional design.

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.

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.