Student Success Coach, Upward Bound Grant

Miami Dade College•Miami, FL

39d•$23 - $27

About The Position

The Student Success Coach serves as a mentor to students participating in the program and meets with students on a regular basis. Responsibilities include development and implementation of a college preparatory and student retention program; as well as, implementing and managing accountability standards for student services to ensure a successful college transition for students enrolled in the program. This is a temporary grant funded position through August 31 year 2026 contingent upon grantor funding and grant extensions. This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, social work or related field and three (3) years of related experience
All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
Program management and negotiating skills, including ability to establish a schedule and budget and work within the same
Knowledge and proficiency in computers, especially Microsoft Office applications
Possess strong oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of student support programs and ability to make proper referrals
Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to meet deadlines and with attention to detail
Ability to work independently and take initiative and responsibility for scheduling individual sessions with program participants
Ability to supervise students while on campus and asses student needs
Ability to asses and provide recommendations for additional assistance as needed for student well-being
Ability to conduct workshops, seminars, and trainings
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
Ability to travel to out-of-area to State colleges and universities as needed
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Nice To Haves

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains working relationships with community partners and works with counselors and administrators to promote program
Coordinates an integrates initiatives that promote and enhance student services and activities
Leads in the design, development and execution of student workshops, seminars, and events for students, personnel and sponsors
Acts as liaison between grant program and partner organizations; as well as, students communicating on a consistent basis to ensure active participation and adherence to program guidelines
Assists with the maintenance of records for all grant participants, including permission forms, test scores, demographic information, individual case management notes, and attendance at grant activities
Promotes innovative and best practice policies and procedures that result in improving program effectiveness
Identifies resources for grant participants and facilitates and schedules staff development trainings for program staff
Assists in the planning and execution of grant activities and student services
Contributes to development of the local program goals and measurement criteria
Provides the Program Director with the information necessary for reports as required by the grant
Performs other duties as assigned