Student Success Coach

Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA

29d

About The Position

Provides guidance and counsels students on an individual or group basis regarding personal, social, academic, educational and career concerns. Connects students with appropriate campus resources to address their individual needs and concerns. Assists with program-specific workshops, events, and academic support initiatives. Serves on various program, department, college and/or university committees as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
• One (1) year of related work experience

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) and EAB Navigate preferred
• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Experience working or teaching at an institution of higher education
• Able to utilize career and personality inventories
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Knowledgeable in high impact practices, trends in advising, and general education requirements for degree programs
• Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as they

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and conducts required student coaching in assigned area and completes coaching reports for each student meeting
• Counsels, provides guidance, and connects students with appropriate campus resources to assist with questions, challenges, issues and/or concerns
• Assists students in defining academic, personal, and career goals; supports students with building life skills; encourages co-curricular and/or extracurricular involvement; and facilitates leadership development
• Researches and follows up on student concerns to ensure concerns have been addressed or resolved; provides crisis intervention as necessary
• Assist in the development of customized student success programming
• Conducts workshops and academic success events for students
• Monitors student progression towards degree completion and graduation
• Utilizes university systems to initiate/manage student campaigns, sends notifications, reviews pertinent student data, and examine file notes
• Assists in tracking and analyzing key metrics to assess the impact of graduation coaching
• Serves on program, department, college and/or university committees as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees