Academic Success Coach II

Texas A&M - Kingsville•Kingsville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Success Coach II is a full-time, grant-funded position. The position provides services to generate in participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete secondary education and to enter and complete a program of postsecondary education. The Academic Success Coach II, under supervision, identifies, recruits and serves a caseload of participants; provides academic, college, career, financial aid advising and other technical assistance to participants to promote high school graduation, college enrollment and degree attainment. Assists in the recruitment of Saturday Academies and the Summer Component events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of professional experience working in a TRIO federal program or similar program; experience providing case management services.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to develop individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.
Assesses the academic and support needs of project participants.
Provides academic support to students and assists in providing academic enrichment sessions.
Assists participants in accessing online learning materials.
Assists students in establishing goals that promote high levels of engagement, academic progress, and success.
Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the University.
Assists students in addressing academic and other barriers and connects them with appropriate campus support services.
Develops tutoring schedules based on individual student needs and previous academic preparation and assists with the supervision of part-time tutors.
Coordinates recruitment events at designated schools.
Conducts outreach to prospective and current program participants to promote awareness of available program services and resources.
Supports program activities and services designed to encourage participant engagement, persistence, and successful program outcomes.
Provides goal-oriented advising prior to the first year and throughout college to foster informed choices in students' educational planning.
Assists students in understanding academic programs, curriculum requirements, and the relationship between majors and careers.
Connects students with university resources relevant to career exploration and educational planning.
Provides general information regarding financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing a college education.
Explains the implications of university policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, course withdrawal, and satisfactory academic progress.
Maintains student records, tracks grades, and completes other required program documentation.
Maintains accurate and timely participant information to support program monitoring, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Assists with the collection and maintenance of program data needed to document participant services and outcomes.

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
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Book scholarships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year