Coordinator, Thrive Scholars Program

MSU Jobs•Starkville, MS

About The Position

The Coordinator for Thrive Scholars Program is responsible for serving as a resource for students by providing individualized support and coaching for students experiencing challenges, including, but not limited to, previously in foster care, emancipated minor, at risk for homelessness, who have experienced the death of a parent(s), or at risk for housing instability or food insecurity. Reporting to the Associate Director of the Holmes Center for Student Success, this individual is responsible for evaluating and coordinating gaps in support and assisting students in accessing resources that will contribute to their success. Salary Grade : 13 Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree - Social Work, Counseling
Proficient with technology
Experience working with students in crisis
Ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data
Knowledge of care/case management
Ability to lead high-impact initiatives from conception to implementation
Independent, self-starter with a strong work ethic
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree - Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education/ discipline related to the position
2-3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Responsibilities

Serves as the point person for the THRIVE Scholars Program, ensuring that students in this program receive academic and personal support, including financial resources for degree completion.
Provide services for students experiencing life stressors and encountering barriers that impede success by coordinating prevention, intervention, and support efforts.
Responsible for working closely with campus partners, including the Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residence Life, Counseling Center, Center for Academic Excellence, and other units necessary for student support.
Develop appropriate relationships with key community entities and stakeholders to aid in student success and support.
Develop specific strategies for identifying student challenges and providing intrusive interventions to deal with those challenges.
Provide ongoing follow-up with students to ensure continuity of support and evaluate success.
Assist students daily in solving problems and making referrals when necessary to meet their needs.
Work closely with the Executive Director to facilitate student emergency funding operations.
Maintain an updated directory of community resources available to students.
Prepare annual reports
Other related duties as required or assigned.