Academic Success Coach

Job Description

PURPOSE

The Academic Success Coach I, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of undergraduate students who are conditionally admitted to the University, as well as students who fall below good academic standing.

The Academic Success Coach I connects students to resources that will assist in their success, monitors student progress and maintains records for their assigned caseload, and contributes to the overall efforts of the Academic Coaching Program within the College Readiness and Academic Support unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Support : 50%

Provide scholastic direction and advice to students in individual and group formats.

Maintain individual caseload of students.

Meet and follow up with students regarding general scholastic questions, concerns, and needs.

Refer students to University resources to assist with time management, test preparation, study skills, and additional supplemental academic support services.

Foster retention and identified groups of students through activities such as academic coaching, mentoring of student academic progress to include midterm and final grades, and other support programs.

Program Support : 25%

Assist with implementation of projects to achieve specific, academic objectives or outcomes.

Respond to inquires from students and interpret university and college policies and procedures.

Participate in program, unit, and campus-wide events (orientations, workshops, fairs) to advance the work of the Academic Coaching Program.

Records Management : 20%

Engage in related academic activities including, but not limited to, maintaining records, administering and interpreting student assessment inventories, making referrals, and managing student progress reports.

Maintain records of student contracts and achievements.

Other Duties : 5 %

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience with at-risk populations, conditionally admitted students, and / or students on university scholastic probation.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

PREFFERD QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree.

At least three (3) years of experience with at-risk populations, conditionally admitted students, and / or students on university scholastic probation.

Familiarity with student information systems, including Starfish, Banner, DegreeWorks, and Argos.

SALARY : $2,964.00 Monthly ( $35,568.00 / ANNUALLY, APPROXIMATELY)

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE

Medical

$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

Up to 83% of premium covered by the university :

Employee and Spouse

Employee and Children

Employee and Family coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions :

Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits :

Public Loan Forgiveness

Book scholarships

100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement :

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

Voluntary Tax Deferred Account / Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off :

8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

12-15 paid holidays each year.