Student Success Coach

Transylvania University invites applications for the position of Student Success Coach. The Student Success Coach will assist students developing the skills and tools necessary to have a positive college experience. Through one-on-one support coaches will help students strive for success by engaging students in goal setting identifying and overcoming educational barriers and obstacles motivating students through relationship building monitoring student progress on goals and supporting students in their academic persistence. The coach will develop support systems to meet student needs by identifying and coordinating a variety of available services.

Through the use of motivational interviewing and with an understanding of case management students will be supported in reaching their goals and challenged to advocate for themselves and gain an understanding of resources on and off campus.

Additionally the coach will develop prepare and present training and educational programs/workshops as requested. The coach will establish build and maintain positive working relationships with campus partners. Through on-going wellness checks and consultation with other staff this position will provide wrap-around services for students who may or may not also choose to engage in counseling services. The goal of coaching is to identify and connect students to available resources in order to optimize their college experience.

Essential Duties

• Serves as coordinator of the CARE Team at the University
• Challenges students to identify their strengths and areas of growth and create plans to help them develop as students leaders and community members.
• Connects students to clubs organizations and student life resources to create a full campus experience for students.
• Coordinates student referrals to services as needed
• Facilitate conversations about financial solvency in college and assist students with decisions surrounding on- and off-campus employment and other financial concerns given a comprehensive outlook on students circumstances
• Assists students in developing self-efficacy as members of the Transy community including a healthy residential life experience appropriate engagement in student organizations or athletics and overall good campus citizenship
• Collaborate with external/internal campus partners to develop a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to promote a healthy campus community for students.
• Perform on-going wellness checks for students of concern providing consultation with staff regarding coordination of services
• Advocate for students while setting realistic expectations and challenging students to take an active role in their educational experience.
• Conducts coaching through individual or group sessions that help students assess their own performance and develop success plans coordinating with the academic adviser and ACE
• Monitors progress of students in caseload with check-ins scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication responding to students questions concerns and needs
• Provides assistance to students and instructors together with CAAS to problem solve issues that arise related to progress towards academic goals persistence and attendance

Secondary Duties:

• Serves on call as part of the student life staff rotation

Experience Required

• Bachelors Degree required; preferred fields are education counseling psychology or a related field
• Experience working with tutoring mentoring student success retention or other student support areas

Located in the heart of downtown Lexington Kentucky Transylvania University features a personalized approach to undergraduate education through 46 liberal arts majors. Founded in 1780 it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country with approximately 1000 students.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recognizes the value of historically excluded and underrepresented backgrounds perspectives and experiences that enrich the universitys environment for colleagues and students alike. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of the university community and encourage all who are interested to apply.

To begin the application process submit your cover letter to the attention of Ashley Hill Dean of Student Success stating your qualifications and interest and clicking the Apply For This Position button below. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.