Academic Coach

Academic Coach

Location : Pecan

FLSA : Exempt

Min Salary : $49,384.00

Salary Range* :

Temporary End Date (if applicable) :

Close Date : 7 / 24 / 2024

General Statement of Job :

The Academic Coach serves as a liaison between South Texas College and other relevant entities involved in competency-based and other modality degree programs;

manages students and monitors their course progress to ensure maximum success; and, when necessary, assists other Bachelor Program student success specialists / Academic Coaches with case management.

Further, the Academic Coach closely collaborates with the department chairs of the Bachelor Programs to ensure proper implementation and supervision of elements critical to its success.

This includes, but is not limited to, faculty and student orientations, and ongoing student recruitment and public relations.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conducts information sessions to students to ensure that they are adequately informed, trained, and familiar with program policies and procedures.
• Serves as liaison between South Texas College and other relevant entities.
• Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.
• Consults and supports faculty to promote student course completion.
• Participates in collaborative grade level / department meetings to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve student achievement.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data related to student progress and the overall performance of the Bachelor Programs for submission to South Texas College and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• Monitors the accuracy of the course inventory, major codes, program inventory, course prerequisites, information related to the program in the catalog and other college publications in close coordination with the program chair.
• Provides goal-oriented and comprehensive advising prior, during, and upon completion of the degree plan and directs students to institutional resources relevant to career exploration.
• Assists students in developing class schedules based on program and individual needs, establishing goals for higher levels of engagement with their own academic progress and success.
• Assumes primary responsibility for implementing early intervention and follow-up for students assigned in the program.
• Provides general information on policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Provides general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing their education.
• Assists students in addressing problems and connects them with appropriate support services on campus.
• Manages confidential and computerized student information.
• Collaborates with students, student organizations, and / or academic departments and programs; works within the College’s learning management system.
• Participates and provides feedback in departmental budget development.
• Maintains familiarity with the College s policies in regards to academic standards.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience :

• Master’s degree required; Master’s degree in Information Technology or Management Information Systems preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience advising students or in case management required.
• Experience in a higher education institution, preferred.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations :

• Security Sensitive position : All applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
• In addition, subject to a federal background check.
• Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance.

Annual Security Report and Non-Discrimination Statements :

Notice of Non-Discrimination

For additional information and to apply, visit https : / / stcjobs.peopleadmin.com / postings / 21559

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