Academic Success Coach
Job Location:
Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Job Summary
As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews Marian University is seeking qualified applicants for an Academic Success Coach for the health professions academic programs. The Academic Success Coach will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by using coaching techniques to empower students in identifying goals overcoming challenges and developing strategies that promote academic success. The Success Coach provides a variety of academic support initiatives such as transition and development programs; early intervention strategies; and tutoring and mentoring addition the Academic Success Coach will work one-on-one with students to build individualized learning plans daily schedules and study strategies. The Success Coach will serve the needs of the graduate and doctoral programs in the Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine Leighton School of Nursing and College of Community and Health Sciences. This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Academic Support Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education unity in diversity leadership through service integrating faith and life and institutional policies.
- Facilitate individualâand group academicâcoaching sessions thatâsupport learning strengthenâcognitive and metacognitiveâskills and fosterâacademic development forâgraduate and medicalâprofessional students.â
- Assistâin the planning andâfacilitationâofânew and continuing student orientationâprograms.â
- Provideâappropriate referralsâtoâuniversityâdepartmentsâ includingâbut not limited toâmental and physical health and accommodation services.â
- Assistâwith outreachâand support initiativesâfor students whoâmayâbenefitâfromâadditionalâpreparationâand resources forâmedical licensing exams.â
- Collaborate regularlyâwith faculty acrossâall academic programsâtoâidentifyâopportunitiesâfor academic supportâand develop learningâexperiences that fosterâstudent growth engagement and success.â
- Provide individualizedâacademic coaching forâstudents in areasâincluding learning andâstudy strategies test-takingâapproaches licensingâexam preparationâlong-termâknowledge retention timeâand energy management and other skillsâthat support academicâsuccess.â
- Maintainâaccurateârecords of individuals and groupsâutilizingâAcademic Support Services.â
- Develop andâfacilitateâworkshops that foster connection and communityâamong students enhanceâknowledge of effectiveâlearning and studyâstrategies and strengthenâthe academic andâprofessional skills thatâsupport student success.â
- Other duties as assigned.â
University Expectations:
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
- Adheres to Marian Universitys policies and procedures
- Strong attention to detail and basic data-entry skills.
- Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees students subordinates and supervisors
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree required in psychology counseling education or related field.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.
- Previous experience in a counseling education academic support or tutoring setting within an institution of higher education desired.
- Previous experience working with graduate and professional students desired.
- Excellent verbal written collaborative and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple projects concurrently and work under minimal supervision
- Understanding of Student Affairs/Student Development and effective practices in learning strategy.
- Adheres to Marian Universitys policies and procedures
- Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees students subordinates and supervisors
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree and/or experience in higher education or medical education setting.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For Consideration All Applications Require:
- Cover Letter
- Current resume or CV
- Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the My Presence section of the applicant profile.
- Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.
Please Review Marian Universitys Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects equipment or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with their hands and arms climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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