Academic Success Coach - 11mo

About the role

The Academic Success Coach assists students in improving academic behaviors and in making informed decisions about academic matters. The Student Success specialist will identify, assess, advise, support and case manage new and continuing students deemed at-risk for the purpose of improving student performance through targeted interventions.

Responsibilities

• Supports Biological Sciences and Vet Tech through coaching meetings, coordination of group sessions, and as an instructor for Structured Learning and First Year Experience.
• Meet with new and continuing students to provide information and advisement regarding programs, registration, admission, and interest and skill assessments within the majors of Vet Tech, Biological Science, and Undeclared.
• Aid students in academic planning related to the students' abilities and interests.
• Support and refer students to career advisement and planning.
• Convey and interpret the College's academic rules and regulations, academic prerequisites, programs, majors and courses of study.
• Respond to students concerns/problems by advising or referring students to appropriate college resources (psychological counseling, career planning, etc.) as appropriate.
• Cookordinate and conduct group informational or coaching sessions for new and continuing students.
• Record, monitor and maintain student records.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and case management of student success plans for a caseload of at-risk students.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to monitor assigned students, including academic progress, Early Alert, academic behavioral progress, and the adherence to any plans they have (study contracts and intervention plans).
• Ensure faculty and staff have the information, knowledge, and resources needed to support at-risk students.
• Facilitate student success workshops.
• Teach student success courses annually.
• Maintain confidentiality, including all student records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in student success related field (education, human service, psychology, sociology, social work, etc)
• Experience in Teaching, tutoring, or counseling experience
• Higher education work experience or academic student support experience
• Knowledge and skill with technology including computer software programs for data collection, decision making, and communication
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends may be necessary at times)

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interpret and explain information to a variety of individuals and groups, including at-risk students.
• Proven ability to address issues with students and staff related to at-risk, underprepared and transitioning students and academic success.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as the ability to work independently toward department goals.
• Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and weekends may be necessary at times)

Benefits

We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.

• Health Insurance: Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.
• Dental And Vision No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.
• Educational Support Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.
• Paid Time Off New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement Plans Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life. Additional pre- and post-tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.