Student Success Coach, TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Grant

Broward College • Boulder, CO

9d • $52,900 - $62,158 • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this position serves the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Grant, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, through several campus locations and custom programs at Broward College to provide direct service and support to prospective, current and former students from the point of application through paid enrollment in students’ first semester using a case management approach. The Student Success Coach will act as the student’s primary advisor and together they will generate a Student Success Plan outlining individual participant goals and identified challenges that potentially stand in the way of achieving these goals. This includes providing information regarding the College’s programs and services, admissions and registration, proof of residency, transcript evaluation, orientation, assessment of learning, facilitating student engagement in academic and career planning activities, student success skills, college policies and procedures, and student co- and extra-curricular activities offered at the College. This is a temporary position with a chance of annual renewal based on sustainability of the program. The program is a 5-year program. The incumbent is subject to annual performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Six years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Counseling or Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing academic, career, social/personal, financial and transfer advisement by engaging students in academic and career planning assessments, interpreting those assessments, assisting students in the development of academic plans that address their interests, skills, and abilities and clarifies their career, major, and academic goals.
• Responsible for facilitating learning opportunities about college policies and procedures, student success skills and resources, and student life opportunities.
• Responsible for providing workshops on career exploration and assisting with academic enrichment workshops.
• Coordinates the development and monitoring of participants' Student Success Plans, assumes advising caseload and arranges orientation for new and returning project participants.
• Support students in ensuring that deadlines are met for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and additional required documents, working closely with BC’s Financial Aid Office regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
• Assists the SSS Project Director by providing lead assistance of daily functions to Admissions & Registration Specialists and Admissions Officers.
• Consults with faculty, student services staff and others on behalf of participants.
• Schedules and monitors sessions and advising appointments, as applicable.
• Assists with updates and revisions to student services and academic affairs materials and multimedia presentations.
• Supports planning and implementation of cultural opportunities during campus visits to 4-year institutions.
• Provides assessment, academic planning, and academic support.
• Reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to a specific college or program including unofficial evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements.
• Guides participants through various required application processes for transfer and scholarships.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Winter and Spring Break Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level