College Coach
Beyond12
Remote
USD 53,276-70,304 / year
WE'RE HIRING
COLLEGE COACH
"A college degree is vital to a student’s chances of succeeding in their career and life -- I am excited to join Beyond 12’s important efforts to support students on that journey.”
- Shonda Rhimes, creator of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal," Beyond 12 Board Member
Beyond 12 is a national technology-based nonprofit that was launched in 2010 to dramatically increase the number of students from under-resourced communities who graduate from college and who translate their degrees into meaningful employment and choice-filled lives. In partnership with high schools and colleges, our college success platform and our virtual coaches provide students with the academic, social, and emotional support they need to succeed in higher education and beyond. We envision a world in which a student's zip code, and parent’s level of education will no longer predict their college graduation outcomes or their future success.
THE POSITION
ABOUT YOU
PROGRAM
TEAM LEADS
Are you a college graduate who is passionate about lifting other students as you climb your own ladder of success? You could inspire the next generation by becoming a college coach.
You will work with up to 450 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. In your monthly calls with your students, 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, navigate financial aid, build relationships, and manage their time effectively so they can be successful in and out of the classroom. For every student, you will track and document 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.
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 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.
1-2 years of post-college professional experience, which may or may not be in the coaching field.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated prioritization and time-management skills.
Experience with documenting and assessing data, and providing reviews or insights.
Strong desire to learn about education technology and college student success best practices.
Familiarity with Google Suite (ex.: Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sheets).
Your Bonus Qualifications
Candidates with bilingual fluency in Spanish and English are encouraged to apply, though it is not a required qualification.
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.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
45% Coaching conversations & texts with students
30% Scheduling, data logging, and supporting tasks
15% Team meetings and projects
10% Ongoing training
- Employment Status: Full-time; Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
- Minimum 2-year commitment
- Start date: July 9, 2026
- Required Schedule: 5 days per week, typically Monday - Friday - 9 am-6 pm (3 days) and 11 am-8 pm (2 days). One week per month, a Saturday 9 am-6 pm shift replaces one weekday shift.
- Location: Remote - Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Oregon, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Students' Perspective on Beyond 12:
Your Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to)
Provide personalized, motivating, and actionable coaching to college students, scheduling and contacting all of your students consistently every month.
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.
Meet department goals for student calls, texts, and interactions as set by your manager and the department using guided, proven techniques and training, while contributing your own insights and creativity.
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.
Prepare written insights on trends that you are seeing with students to share quarterly.
Actively participate in department and organization-wide projects to support our students and operations.
Reflect Beyond 12’s Values in your role with students and colleagues: Trust, Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Knowledge, Excellence.
YOUR IMPACT
Your Future Legacy
Because of your guidance, empathy, and expertise, 90% of your students, many of whom are the first in their family to go to college, enroll in their second year of college.
Because of your enthusiasm and tenacity, 80% of our students are consistently engaged in our coaching program.
When surveyed, 85% of your students agree or strongly agree that you offered helpful advice and guidance. Your students also reported a significant increase in their knowledge and confidence after coaching.
You helped disrupt the cycle of generational poverty in America by leveraging the power of coaching and technology to eliminate the barriers that make college completion elusive for so many.
WORKING AT BEYOND 12
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.
Location Eligibility
This role is region-specific, and candidates must reside in the region they support:
Atlanta Program: Must be based in GA
Chicago Program: Must be based in IL
Bay Area Program: Open to candidates based in California and other West Coast states (See below)
Compensation
Salary is determined by the candidate’s work location and aligned to regional cost of labor and local regulations:
California (Bay Area Program): $70,304
Colorado, Oregon (Bay Area Program): $59,000
Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming (Bay Area Program): $53,276
Illinois (Chicago Program): $59,000
Georgia (Atlanta Program): $53,276
Candidates must be physically located in an approved hiring region at the time of employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to support remote work outside of these states.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
At Beyond 12, taking care of our team means taking care of the whole person. Here’s what we offer:
Health & Medical:
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, with substantial employer contributions toward employee and dependent premiums
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to help manage healthcare costs
Primary and virtual care through One Medical
Voluntary pet insurance
Mental Health & Wellness:
Mental health support through Headspace Care and SpringHealth
Wellness perks, including gym discounts and fitness apps
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for additional support
Financial:
401(k) retirement plan
Access to financial webinars through Sequoia One
How We Work:
Fully remote - work from home in one of our approved states
PTO accrues hourly starting day one, earning up to 15 days in your first year and increasing up to 20 days from year two onward
Beyond 12 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who were the first in their family to graduate from college.
WHAT STAKEHOLDERS SAY
“Our culture creates the space for you to be your best self. We support you as an employee and our mission."
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and ready to take the next steps? We provide a detailed and honest deep-dive on this role and our organization in our FAQs.
Application Process:
In order to be considered for the role, you must complete the application located here.
The due date for your application is May 11, 2026 at 11:59pm PT.
We review all applications that are submitted and you will be notified of your status either way.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide any individual feedback.
If you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for an on demand video interview via email.
If you advance, the final interview will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd, or Thursday, June 4th via Zoom.
Decisions will be announced by mid-June.
Start date for Coaches is July 9, 2026.
Please review our FAQs for additional information about the coaching roles.
About Beyond 12
Our Big Why
Beyond 12’s mission is to dramatically increase the number of aspiring students from under-resourced communities who graduate from our nation's colleges and universities.
Established: 2009
Employees: 35+
Annual Budget: $7M
Students Coached: 8,700+
Students Tracked: 150,000+
Fight inequity at a systemic level
Only 9% of youth from low-income communities can expect to earn a bachelor's degree by their mid-20's vs. 77% of their wealthier peers.
85% of Beyond 12's students* graduate or stay enrolled six years after entering college vs. the national average of 42% for similar students.
*Coached by Beyond 12 for four years
What do we really mean when we say college isn't for everyone? | TEDxBYU Alexandra Bernadotte, Founder & CEO of Beyond 12
Why Beyond 12
"We can now reach students exactly where they are with solutions that combine committed and knowledgeable coaches with easily scalable, go-anywhere technology, to help them thrive in college and beyond."
- Chris Co, Former Chief Technology Officer