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Join Beyond 12 as a College Coach, a role designed for recent graduates passionate about supporting under-resourced college students. Coach students virtually, helping them navigate their college experience and achieve their educational goals.

Responsibilities: Provide personalized coaching to college students, collect and analyze student data, participate in virtual meetings, and guide students in utilizing college resources.

Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, data management experience, proficiency in Google Suite, and a passion for education technology.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5, leadership experience, and familiarity with the Atlanta Public School system is a plus.

Location: Remote-first organization with candidates required to be based in Atlanta, GA.

Compensation: $53726 - $53726 / Annually

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About Beyond 12

Beyond 12 is a national technology-driven nonprofit committed to ensuring all students — regardless of background — have the support they need to graduate from college and build meaningful careers. Since 2010, we’ve partnered with high schools and colleges to provide students with virtual 1:1 coaching and access to our tech-enabled college success platform.

Join us in transforming higher education and empowering the next generation of college graduates!

About the Position

Are you a recent college graduate who is passionate about lifting other students as you climb your own ladders of success? You could inspire the next generation by becoming a college coach.

You will work with up to 325 college students virtually — by phone, text messaging, email, and social media — to help them navigate the beginning of their college career and, ultimately, achieve their dream of earning a degree. You will use your academic and personal experiences, as well as Beyond 12's coaching curriculum, to help your students set goals, create education plans and budgets, and manage their time effectively so they can be successful in and out of the classroom. Along the way, you will also collect and track data about your students' progress to serve them most effectively. As a college coach, you will help our organization better understand college persistence and graduation trends.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Beyond 12 operates as a remote-first organization, offering all employees the flexibility to work from home.

For this role, we are only considering candidates based in Atlanta, GA.

Employment Status: Full-time; Exempt (not eligible for overtime); Minimum 2-year commitment

Start date: December 1, 2025

Schedule: This position follows a 5-day workweek with extended hours. As part of a rotating schedule, coaches work one Saturday per month for an 8-hour shift. To maintain work-life balance, those scheduled for a Saturday shift will have Sunday and Monday off the following week.

About You

You are passionate and excited about having an impact on the lives of college students from under-resourced backgrounds. You lead with empathy and respect and seek to understand the obstacles others face. You are comfortable with technology and value the role data plays in providing insights that help address our most intractable social challenges. You are resilient, even in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

Your Responsibilities

(include, but are not limited to)

Provide personalized, motivating, and actionable coaching to college students.
Offer college students guidance and direction in a timely manner.
On a daily basis and for every student interaction, consistently collect, record, and interpret student data.
Participate in virtual weekly meetings to review coaching program updates, data hygiene, partner-related questions, and general updates.
Guide students to the appropriate campus resources and help them identify and overcome the obstacles that may prevent them from succeeding.
Invoke safety for students during virtual coaching interactions, actively listening and asking powerful questions that get at the core of a student’s needs.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; demonstrated leadership and achievement in academic, extracurricular, volunteer, or professional settings.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated prioritization and time-management skills.
Familiarity with capturing and logging data or information.
Strong desire to learn about education technology and college student success best practices.
Familiarity with Google Suite (ex.: Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets).

Bonus Qualifications

Candidates who are familiar with the Atlanta Public School system or Georgia’s colleges and universities are encouraged to apply.
Candidates who have attended community college before receiving their Bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply, though it is not a required qualification.
Experience working with students from under-resourced communities and those who are the first in their families to attend college.

Why Join Us?

At Beyond 12, you’ll be part of a mission-driven, dynamic team that values diverse perspectives, fosters collaboration, and balances hard work with connection and fun. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member can thrive personally and professionally.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary; Compensation is based on location -

Atlanta, GA - $53,726

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

At Beyond 12, we prioritize your health and growth with benefits designed to support your well-being:

Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Mental health support through Headspace Care and other wellness resources
Virtual and in-person healthcare with One Medical and Omada
Wellness perks, including gym discounts and fitness apps
Professional and personal development budget
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support

Beyond 12 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who were the first in their families to graduate from college.

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