Academic Success Coach
About The Position
Florida Polytechnic University is seeking an Academic Success Coach to provide curricular advising and guidance that supports students’ academic success and personal growth. The coach works with students in individual and group settings, helping with academic advising, university policy questions, and adjustment to university life, and connecting students with campus resources. The position includes in-person drop-ins and scheduled student meetings. The role is full-time and on-site. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., though schedules may vary with university activities. Occasional overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required. The target hiring salary is $50,200–$54,625, commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- A master’s degree or bachelor’s degree; in lieu of a degree, an appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
- Two years of relevant experience.
- Experience planning student educational activities and understanding how course sequences and semester course loads affect student success and progress toward a degree.
- Personal initiative, problem-solving skills, and customer service etiquette.
- A disposition and work ethic suited to busy work cycles that may include evenings and weekends.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to meet the position’s criminal background check requirements, which may include a Level II screening.
- Compliance with federal and state privacy regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience working with university students in an advising capacity.
Responsibilities
- Meet with students on campus and connect them with university services and activities.
- Advise students individually and in groups on curriculum requirements, course selection, campus resources, academic policies, and procedures.
- Conduct programming focused on the full student experience, including campus activities and time-management workshops.
- Collaborate with campus partners to plan and coordinate student activities and programming.
- Develop and host activities geared toward student retention.
- Connect with students through in-person, virtual, phone, email, and written communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health benefits, including flexible spending accounts, medical insurance, and life insurance.
- Worker’s compensation.
- State retirement plan options and additional voluntary retirement plans.
- Discounts and perks.
- Annual leave, with qualified employees able to accrue 22 days.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Annual sick leave, with qualified employees able to accrue 12 days.
- Sick Pool Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
