Professional Success Coach
About The Position
Penn State Abington seeks an engaging and dynamic candidate to fill the newly created position of Professional Success Coach. This position will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Success to deliver holistic services that facilitate student success in and out of the classroom and to assist in the supervision of a team of peer success coaches. The Professional Success Coach will work with students individually to develop personalized success plans for academic and general life skills. The Professional Success Coach will also develop workshops, structured academic initiatives, as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community.
Requirements
- Master's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Student Success Specialist - Advanced Professional)
- Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Student Success Specialist - Intermediate Professional)
Responsibilities
- Provide individual coaching for students on topics of time management, study skills, organizational skills, major and career exploration, internship and job search, professional development, graduate school planning, employer and alumni engagement
- Assist in the supervision of a team of peer success coaches including training, monitoring, documenting, and assessing performance and program impact.
- Maintain Canvas course shells: Peer Success Coaching, Peer Succes Coach Training, & the Chaiken Center Community Hub
- Monitor success coaching scheduling & documentation through Starfish
- Oversee the administration of the College Success Skills Inventory (CSSI)
- Maintain detailed records of students’ CSSI results and progress in completing the Peer Success Coaching Program
- Support the assessment of student success through the rubrics used in progress reflections and conversations
- Create success skills instructional and marketing materials
- Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of academic and success skills topics
- Provide administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success
- Serve as a liaison to academic departments and related services
- Perform intentional outreach and interact directly with under-served and under-resourced students, connecting them with resources to navigate barriers to completion & graduation
- Maintain a cohesive system of documentation that tracks student progress, assessment results, and coaching goals through Client Report Forms and Starfish Outcome Notes.
- Lead/coordinate special projects or initiatives as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
- Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
