Student Success Coordinator
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Job Description
Position Function:
The Student Success Coordinator is responsible for fostering a supportive environment that
enhances the overall student experience for veterinary students. This position plays a critical
role in providing guidance and resources to help students navigate the challenges of veterinary school. The Student Success Coordinator focuses on personal development wellbeing and engagement ensuring students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. The role involves developing and managing student programs supporting student organizations and connecting students with resources that enhance their personal and professional growth.
Salary Grade:14
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC these positions are Unclassified and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the primary point of contact for all student success initiatives within the veterinary school
2. Develop manage and evaluate student success programs designed to support student
engagement and success including orientation mentorship programs financial literacy
workshops and overall wellness initiatives tailored to the needs of veterinary students.
3. Provide guidance and support to students in navigating the unique stressors and challenges faced by veterinary students through various strategies and initiatives that support students mental health worklife balance and overall wellbeing.
4. Assist with the development of early intervention strategies to identify students at risk and coordinate efforts to provide timely academic emotional or personal support.
5. Maintain accurate records of student success programs tracking participation feedback and student outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and to inform future program development and improvements.
6. Provide oversight and guidance to student organizations and clubs ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures.
7. Foster collaborative relationships with CVM faculty staff student leaders and university
partners to strengthen student success initiatives and ensure they are wellintegrated into the overall student experience.
8. Assist with the veterinary admissions process by engaging with prospective students
providing information on student life and support services and assisting with student
application processing.
9. Stay current with trends and innovations in student advising student success and veterinary medical education through professional development opportunities.
11. Participate in training and workshops to enhance advising strategies and improve student engagement practices.
12. Collaborates with other units engaged in student success initiatives
13. Use data and software platforms to document and assess student success metrics
14. Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. higher education student affairs animal science
biology) and at least 24 years of experience directly related to student affairs student success or a similar studentfacing role in higher education setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related field (e.g. higher education student affairs veterinary
medicine).
Experience in veterinary education or within a professional or graduatelevel program.
Knowledge of veterinary medical education and unique challenges faced by veterinary
students.
Familiarity with student success metrics and using data to support decisionmaking in
student retention and success strategies.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal communication and counseling skills with the ability to build trust
and rapport with students faculty and staff.
Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize effectively and work independently while
collaborating with others.
Demonstrated experience in student engagement retention and academic support
programs.
Strong organizational and time management skills with an ability to manage student
records and academic data effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and student information systems; experience
with specialized software for tracking student success preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: applicants must apply online at and attach a cover letter current resume and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
