T3 (Tech Hubs Talent Training) Student Success Coach

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium, LLC • Tulsa, OK

2d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Tulsa is home to the only higher education consortium of its kind in the state of Oklahoma. The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium, LLC ("THE Consortium") is an organization of multi-institutional, cross-sector partnerships that meaningfully improve students' journeys towards degree completion, professional independence, and economic mobility. Its members include nine Tulsa-area colleges and universities (College of the Muscogee Nation, Langston University, Northeastern State University, OSU-Tulsa, OU-Tulsa, Rogers State University, Tulsa Community College, University of Tulsa, and Southern Nazarene University-Tulsa) and seven affiliate partners (Tulsa Community Foundation, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the City of Tulsa, the Tulsa Regional Chamber, ImpactTulsa, The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education). The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium's mission is to cultivate an aligned network of higher education institutions and community partners committed to increasing degree completion for all students in the region. The Consortium serves as a convener, connector, and communicator for its members, allowing for synergy and true collaboration centered around supporting Tulsa-area students on their postsecondary journeys. About the Tech Hubs Grant The U.S. Economic Development Administration designated Tulsa a “Tech Hub” and awarded a five-year federal tech hubs grant as part of a historic investment in U.S. economic competitiveness and national security. Tulsa’s proposal, the Tulsa Hub for Equitable & Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA), will advance the development of autonomous technologies, such as uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), drones, cybersecurity and generative artificial intelligence. The T3 program is part of the Autonomous Systems Workforce Program portion of the THETA projects, overseen by Tulsa Innovation Labs, LLC. For more information about the tech hubs grant, visit www.techhubtulsa.com This is a grant-funded position contingent upon funding through the U.S. Economic Development Administration tech hubs grant, a five-year grant starting in fall 2024. Job Summary: The T3 (Tech Hubs Talent Training) Student Success Coach provides comprehensive support services to students in technology, engineering, and applied science degree programs across THE Consortium's member institutions. This position will have a high impact on students’ success through academic guidance, career development, and barrier resolution to ensure student success and retention in these programs.

Requirements

• Experience in student support services, academic advising, or related field
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities in technology, engineering, and applied science education
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated experience in case management or student support
• Proficiency in data tracking and reporting
• Bachelor's degree required in Education, Technology, Engineering, or Applied Sciences
• Three or more years of relevant work experience in higher education or student support services
• Position requires sitting or standing and working with a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to provide individual transportation to local events
• Some travel required, occasional overnight travel
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance
• This position is primarily 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break
• Attendance of occasional evening community events may be required
• This position includes a mix of virtual and in-person work settings due to regular site and campus visits, in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices
• Experience working with underrepresented students in higher education
• Familiarity with technology, engineering, and applied science career pathways and industry requirements
• Demonstrated success in student retention initiatives
• Experience with academic support programming
• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one coaching and support to assigned T3 students
• Develop and implement individualized success plans for students
• Monitor student academic progress and provide early intervention when needed
• Facilitate career exploration and planning activities
• Conduct regular check-ins with students to assess needs and progress
• Connect students with academic and personal support resources
• Deliver workshops on study skills, time management, and academic success
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and progress
• Collaborate with institutional partners to coordinate support services
• Support industry connection initiatives and professional development activities
• Participate in program assessment and improvement efforts

Benefits

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only. Option to add vision and dependents
• 401K employee and employer contributions
• Paid time off to support you while you are out of the office
• Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about
• Employer paid AD&D life insurance, with employee options to add supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time