Student Success Advocacy Coordinator

University of North Florida Alumni Association•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to advise and consult on the implementation and enhancement of policies and processes, analyze data to identify barriers to retention and academic progression, create outreach to students identified as at-risk, and collaborate with academic advisors on students encountering academic or institutional challenges. The Student Success Advocacy Coordinator will work directly with students and will advise any at-risk undergraduate student concerning their academic plans and progress, academic schedule, choice of major, and other academic activities and career goals. This role will focus on specific subject matters that are identified as having persistence challenges or those who are “at-risk” for persistence or graduation.

Requirements

Master's or Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background check.
In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Nice To Haves

Experience with academic support and academic advising.
Managing student records.
Drafting policies and procedures.
Grant Writing.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements effective retention programs and early outreach plans to enhance persistence and completion of students.
Coordinates the implementation and administration of departmental processes and/or programs.
Collaborates with, and coordinates amongst, academic and non-academic departments to provide information on targeted intervention strategies for students identified as “at-risk” of not persisting or completing.
Makes recommendations to university administration for improvements to enhance the effectiveness of persistence and completion programs across the university.
Advises faculty, deans, chairs, and university administration on recommendations for changes in academic policy, procedures, and processes related to enhancing undergraduate student first year persistence, retention, and completion across UNF departments and systems.
Conducts professional development sessions, workshops, and trainings for staff, advisors, and students addressing areas where misinformation or new information causes issues.
Leads ad-hoc teams or groups in undertaking coordinated efforts across colleges and units.
Resolves individual student issues that involve coordination between multiple offices at the university.
Advises students with regard to understanding institutional policy and processes, reviewing available options, and resolving issues.
Develop the academic coaching program.
Identify, write, and submit grant proposals for the office.
Other duties as assigned.