Academic Success Coach I (Office of the Provost)
About The Position
The Academic Success Coach I, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of students to the University. Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success. Provides goal-oriented advising prior to or during the first year to foster informed choices in students’ educational planning. Suggests and directs access of University resources relevant to career investigation. Assists students in understanding academic studies, curriculum requirements, and the relationship between majors and careers. Develops class schedules based on individual student needs and previous academic preparation. Assists students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success. Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the University. Assists students in addressing problems and connects them with appropriate support services on campus. Conveys implications of various policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress. Provides general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Education – Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience – No prior experience required.
- Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
- Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Licensing / Professional Certification – None.
- Physical Requirements – None.
- Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
- Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.
- Provides goal-oriented advising prior to or during the first year to foster informed choices in students’ educational planning.
- Suggests and directs access of University resources relevant to career investigation.
- Assists students in understanding academic studies, curriculum requirements, and the relationship between majors and careers.
- Develops class schedules based on individual student needs and previous academic preparation.
- Assists students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.
- Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the University.
- Assists students in addressing problems and connects them with appropriate support services on campus.
- Conveys implications of various policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
- Provides general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
