Success Coach

Long Island University • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

The Success Coach will be a student's point of contact for everything at the University--from academic advisement to getting involved on campus to financial aid counseling to career development--helping the student to chart and navigate an individual path as part of the LIU community. A coach will work with a student one-on-one to create a success plan tailored to his/her/their needs, goals and interests, helping students to choose courses; select a major; find scholarships, internships and study abroad opportunities and launch their careers. Success Coaches will keep students on track toward graduation and enable them to make a seamless transition from college student to successful professional. Reporting to an Associate Director, the Success Coach may specialize in and execute functions under the following areas: First & Second Year Student Success, Third & Fourth Year Student Success, Graduate & International Student Success, Residence Life, Campus Life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's preferred.
• At least 1-3 years of progressively professional experience in higher education, student affairs; sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High energy and enthusiasm to work with students and propel them toward success
• Ability to design and implement innovative programs with a strong attention to detail
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Computer skills/literacy

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary advisor and success coach for working caseload of students
• Prepare students for their transition to the college, and integrate new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social life of the University
• Support the student experience through the LIU four-year model from pre-enrollment through graduation
• Assist in pre-enrollment, admissions, orientation, campus, and career activities reinforcing the importance of a collective, integrated college experience geared toward academic and career success
• Plan and execute campus programming, including campus activities, student success, and life planning seminars, to enhance student life, enjoyment, and effectiveness
• Provide leadership to an ancillary responsibility within academic, career, and/or student life.
• Provide academic advisement to each student, specifically through the progression of the initial registration upon acceptance to major/degree selection as it pertains to career interests and pursuits
• Interpret career assessment instruments and provide career resources/advisement, developing a timely career track congruent with students' academic pursuits
• Review financial aid information and assist students with understanding financial aid procedures
• Coordinate with affiliate departments to achieve program recruitment and retention goals
• Complete weekly and monthly reports that demonstrate progress towards retention, student registration, and other key job performance indicators
• Other duties as assigned by Associate Directors and Director of the Center for Student Success & Coaching

Benefits

• Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, are required to execute the position's role responsibly.
• Occasional travel to/from other LIU campuses for the facilitation of trainings, meetings and other university functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree