Academic Success Coach

4 days ago


Brownsville, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

This position serves as an Academic Success Coach in the Center of Student Engagement & Achievement (SEA) and reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Retention. The Academic Success Coach helps students develop skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to success in college. These include academic and career goal setting, learning strategies, time management and organization, self-regulation, and self-efficacy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitors progress of students in caseload with check-ins, scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication, responding to students' questions, concerns, and needs.
  • Conducts academic coaching through individual or group sessions that help students assess their own performance and develop academic success plans.
  • Assists students in developing self-efficacy by identifying and overcoming obstacles that may be impeding academic success; works with students to learn strong time management and organization skills; motivates students to practice self-regulation and take ownership.
  • Helps students in identifying, developing, and implementing learning strategies and study skills specific to course materials.
  • Refers students to appropriate academic personnel and support resources and collaborates with others to monitor and accelerate the academic progress of the students referred.
Requirements
  • A Master's degree or equivalent from an accredited academic institution in Student Services, Education, Counseling, Behavioral or Social Science Education or a closely related field.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of progressive experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrable evidence of the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, and students.
  • Proficient in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, and other related software packages.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of student success and retention principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of university personnel and budget management policies.
  • Knowledge of higher education practices and standards.
  • Knowledge of current and developing trends in student retention and success.


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