Academic Success Coach I

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Success Coach I, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of first-time students to the University. Directs students to resources that will assist students in becoming academically successful, and monitors student progress and maintains records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience with at-risk populations, academic support, and students on university scholastic probation.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work some nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree
Three (3) years’ experience with at-risk populations, academic support, and students on university scholastic probation.
Knowledge of Developmental Education standards from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Ability to hold recurrent, required, one-hour academic skills modules three times per month, each month for conditional admission and students placed on University scholastic probation.

Responsibilities

Provide scholastic direction and advice to students in individual and group formats.
Maintain individual case load of students.
Meet, refer, and follow up with students regarding general scholastic questions, concerns, and needs.
Foster retention and identified groups of students through activities such as academic coaching, mentoring of student academic progress to include midterm and final grades, and other support programs.
Refer students to University resources to assist with time management, test preparation, study skills, and additional supplemental academic support services.
Assist with implementation of projects to achieve specific, academic objectives or outcomes.
Respond to inquires from students and interprets university and college policies and procedures.
Engage in related academic activities including, but not limited to, maintaining records, administering and interpreting student assessment inventories, making referrals, and managing student progress reports.
Maintain records of student contracts and achievements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM
ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness
Book scholarships
100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.
8 hours of sick leave time off every month.
8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.
12-15 paid holidays each year.