Academic Success Coach I

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi • Corpus Christi, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Success Coach I, under supervision of the Academic Coaching Program Coordinator, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of undergraduate students who are conditionally admitted to the University, as well as students who fall below good academic standing. The Academic Success Coach I connects students to resources that will assist in their success, monitors student progress, maintains records for their assigned caseload, and contributes to the overall efforts of the Academic Coaching Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with at-risk populations, conditionally admitted students, and/or students on university scholastic probation.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support student success programming and university events.
• Familiarity with student information systems, including Navigate, Banner, DegreeWorks, and Argos.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• At least three (3) years’ experience with at-risk populations, academic support, and students on university scholastic probation.
• Experience working in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide scholastic direction and advice to students in individual and group formats.
• Maintain individual caseload of students.
• Meet and follow up with students regarding general scholastic questions, concerns, and needs.
• Refer students to University resources to assist with time management, test preparation, study skills, and additional supplemental academic support services.
• 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.
• Assist with implementation of projects to achieve specific, academic objectives or outcomes.
• Respond to inquiries from students and interpret university and college policies and procedures.
• Participate in program, unit, and campus-wide events (orientations, workshops, fairs) to advance the work of the Academic Coaching Program.
• 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.
• Collaborate with university staff.
• Participate in student recruitment and student engagement efforts.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level