Academic Success Coach I

Agency

Department

The Academic Success Coach I at Texas A&M University Texarkana provides undergraduate academic advising course planning to timely graduation coaching and professional support and guidance for all undergraduate Academic Success Coach builds meaningful relationships with students makes appropriate referrals acts proactively to address barriers to academic success and graduation and serves as an advocate for the institution at all position reports to the Director of Academic Advising and Student Success.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary information: The expect salary for this position is $44000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Universitys mission through engaging in productive communication and community building with internal and external stakeholders including students faculty staff institution partners and the public.
• Implement a studentcentered approach to all aspects of decisionmaking and daily business.
• Provides academic advising for all undergraduate students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA) Appreciate Advising or Intrusive Advising.
• Address individual academic financial career and social issues that affect the success of undergraduate students.
• Advises for course selection registration planning goal setting appropriate resources transitioning to the university and retention issues.
• Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
• Monitors undergraduate academic progress plan and execute intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.
• Promotes student learning development and personal growth to empower selfsufficiency.
• Provides goaloriented advising prior to or during the first year to foster informed choices in students educational planning. Suggests and directs access of university resources relevant to career exploration.
• Manages/coordinates advising projects events outreach and interventions for all students including specific student populations.
• Assist with executing retention programs and interventions for all students including through partnerships with academic student life and enrollment management units as well as utilization of various technologies and databases.
• Actively seeks to identify and address individual organizational and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
• Collaborates with members of the campus community in student success and career development initiatives.
• Cultivates and models a proactive mindset student advocacy and effective communication within the academic advising unit and across campus.
• Mentors and builds strong relationships with other advisors and coordinates with a team to deliver studentcentered service on behalf of the advising unit.
• Comply with all state system and university policies regulations rules procedures guidelines and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).

• Seek opportunities to serve and contribute on appropriate committees and workgroups across campus to advocate for students.
• Assist the entire campus community with prospective student marketing and recruitment.
• This document represents the major duties responsibilities and authorities of this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.
• Knowledge of word processing spreadsheet and database applications.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in higher education college student personnel counseling psychology or related field from an accredited institution and one year experience in academic advising recruiting coaching degree planning or career counseling.
• Demonstrated commitment to a studentcentered philosophy.
• Proven knowledge of working with atrisk college students and creating appropriate interventions plans.
• Experience effectively advising and assisting higher education students including first year students.
• Ability to work effectively with parents students faculty and staff.
• Ability to plan organize and implement programs for student success.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals using excellent interpersonal skills listening skills and communication skills to convince influence and direct students faculty or staff.
• Three 3 years of experience working in education

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in a teamoriented environment that is dedicated to assisting others achieve their fullest potential.
• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

To apply: Upload your cover letter resume and 3 professional references contact information with one reference being a supervisor/manager in the questionnaire section of your application.

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All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.