Academic Life Coach - Grant

Job Summary

Academic Life Coach Grant

University of South Carolina Upstate

RTFPO24

Spartanburg, SC

Student Success Academic Life Coaches actively support undergraduate students with their transition to the university by providing individualized, holistic support, including advising, academic support, and life skills (career, health, and financial areas).

Academic life coaches assess students needs, goals, interests, and prior experiences to guide students in making good decisions that lead to success at the University.

This position will closely monitor a cohort of students with known risk factors such as conditional admits, probations, and readmitted suspension students and assigned by the Executive Director of the Student Success Center.

Required Education and Experience Masters degree required with a minimum of 2 years experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first-year experience programming, career counseling or related field.

A successful background check is required. Preferred Qualifications Previous work experience with undergraduates in an institution of higher learning is strongly preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to possess a thorough knowledge of University Policy and Procedures. Excellent verbal and written skills are required as are the abilities to perform detailed work, deal with interruptions, handle multiple concurrent tasks, and maintain a high level of confidentiality with special regard to student records and information.

Information technology proficiency in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products. Ability to work and motivate traditional as well as nontraditional students.

USC Upstates standard office hours are 8 : 30 5 : 00 However, this position will involve some evening, weekend, and / or conference travel.

Job Duties Job Duty Provide individual guidance and academic coaching / advising for students with known risk factors such as conditional admits, probation, and readmitted from suspension.

Utilize best practices to help students define academic, personal, and career paths. Follow USC Upstate academic Life coaching policies and procedures.

Properly document meetings with students and report other student success metrics. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Maintain ongoing caseload and require biweekly student appointments.

Assist each student in developing a success plan and realistic goals that will contribute to academic and personal achievement in college, develop relationships that foster developmental conversations, and motivate students to achieve their educational goals.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Assist students in course selection, including choosing a program of study and / or clarifying educational goals.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Maintain a working knowledge of University departments, resources, services, and procedures and foster relationships with colleagues and campus partners.

Develop and utilize campus resources and collaborations to enhance program effectiveness. Refer students as needed to campus resources and actively assist students with contacting services.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Facilitate or co-facilitate academic skills / success-related workshops.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Teach a section of University . Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.

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