Student Success Coach

Position Details

Position Type Resource Professional Classification Title Program/Student Advisor Position's Functional Title Student Success Coach Position Start Date 11/01/2020 Position End Date (if temporary) 09/30/2021 Position Summary

Governors State University is seeking to hire a Student Success Coach for Gaining Enrichment through Educational Readiness ( GEER ) program. The GEER program is intended to provide a multifaceted, comprehensive and systematic approach to provide mentoring, intentional advising, and
resource support to assist students persisting to degree completion. The primary goal of the program is to increase degree completion rates for low-income, first-generation, and minority students (both
undergraduate and graduate). The Student Success Coach reports to the GEER Project Coordinator and serves as the main point of contact for an assigned group of students to guide them to achieve academic success. The Success Coach will counsel, motivate, advise, and assist with the enrollment process in order to help all students
meet their educational goals.

Starting Salary Range: $37,187.28 to $42,765.372.
(This is a non-unionized position. Salary starts at the base and is determined based on Education and Experience exceeding the minimum qualifications).

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2021.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED : COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE EARNED DEGREE AND CONFERRED DATE MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION OF THIS POSITION (See “Special instructions to applicants” section below).

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Two years or more of progressively responsible experience in the area of Student Support Services.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a college or university with a residential, traditional/nontraditional and large
commuter student population.

Posting Date 10/14/2020 Closing Date 10/24/2020 Open Until Filled No Posting Number CS0470P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/5556 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants

1: All College/University Transcripts.

2: Online Application – Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details).

3: Cover Letter .

4: Resume.

5: A list of three Professional References.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT :
Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS :
This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination which consist of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS :
Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:
1: Department of Defense – DD214/DD215
2: National Guard – NGB22 Form
3: Discharge Orders
4: Reserves – DD256 Discharge Certificate

Note: Must be received by the closing date of this posting

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a resident of the State of Illinois?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Veteran’s Preference Points Documentation
2. Other
3. Other2
4. Other3
5. Other4