Success Coach - TRIO Program
- Employer
- Saint Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Dec 1, 2020
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Academic Advising & Academic Support Services, Counseling, Disabled Student Services, Other Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
St. Catherine University invites applications for
twoTRIO/SSSSuccess Coaches. These are full-time, grant-funded
positions.
TRIO/Student Support Services is a U.S.
Department of Education grant-funded program, providing
comprehensive academic support services to students who are
first-generation college students, come from a low-income
household, and/or have a disability. This position provides the
opportunity to join us in the launch of a newly created program for
St. Catherine University students. The Success Coaches will support
students to drive retention, improved academic standing, and
graduation. One of the Success Coach positions will focus primarily
on Disability Resource Services (DRS) for
students who identify as having a disability.
True to the mission of its founders, “love of dear neighbor without
distinction,” St. Kate’s enrolls a richly diverse student body,
fully half of which meet eligibility guidelines forTRIOStudent Support Services (SSS). St. Catherine University’s goal is to increase
the number of eligible students who will be retained, remain in
good academic standing, and graduate with a bachelor’s degree
within six years. Join us in launching our firstSSSprogram throughTRIO!
Responsibilities:
- Deliver proactive advising services, communicating respectfully
and building relationships of trust with people of all cultures and
abilities, affirming the worth and preserving the dignity of
individuals, families, and communities.
- Refer participants to appropriate campus offices based on
assessed need.
- Communicate with faculty, advisers, and tutors to surface and
remediate any challenges or concerns.
- The Disability Resource Services (DRS) position will coordinate with theDRSOffice to ensure participants receive
disability-related accommodations as appropriate.
- Design individual student success plans.
- Document and track student progress against agreed upon goals
and program expectations outlined in success plans.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver enrichment events that support
student success, with specific attention to the needs of students
with neuro-diversities.
- Coordinate with Career Development,OSE, Financial Literacy, Multicultural Services, and
other offices/programs to provide co-curricular activities and
opportunities.
- Assist with recruitment and eligibility screening.
- Present information about theTRIO-SSSprogram to relevant
audiences on and off campus.
- Regularly update participant files to maintain complete and
accurate program records.
- Assist director with data collection to support program reporting requirements.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a
comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s
largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs
for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional
education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry
and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St.
Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate,
baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day
and evening/weekend/online formats.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education,
Rehabilitation, Psychology, Counseling, Career Counseling, Student
Affairs or a related field
- Two years of undergraduate academic advising experience or
related work at a higher education institution.
- Experience implementing educational support or related
programs.
- Experience working effectively with low-income,
first-generation, and other academically disadvantaged
students.
- Knowledge ofTRIOStudent Support
Services programs and related federal regulations.
- Experience managing multiple time-sensitive projects while
maintaining high contact relationships with students.
- Familiarity with student development theory and its application
in higher education.
- TheDRSposition will additionally
require:
- Experience delivering career counseling/job coach assistance,
or other education-related services to individuals with
disabilities.
- Knowledge of technology related to accommodations for students
with disabilities.
- An understanding of how to apply federal law as it applies to individuals with disabilities.
- Master’s degree
- Experience advising students inTRIOprograms.
- Experience with counseling theories and retention best
practices in higher education.
- Three years of experience within a college or university
retention, career, advising, tutoring, or counseling
department.
- Experience delivering workshops and trainings.
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university
climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural
understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the
university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice,
preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in
their experience and service.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for STAFFVisit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/search to
apply. Three references and successful completion of a background
check will be required for employment. For information, contact
Denise Baird at dmbaird417@stkate.edu.Application deadline is
December 18, 2020.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free
Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining
outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career
couples. For more information and to find other higher education
jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:
www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *What is your highest level of
completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some graduate school
- Master's degree
- ABD
- Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
- Doctoral degree
- *For any post-secondary degree(s),
what was your field of study?
(Open Ended Question)
- *How many years of experience do you
have delivering academic advising or other advising services to
undergraduate students?
- None to some
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 or more years
- *Do you have experience delivering
career counseling/job coach assistance, or other education-related
services to individuals with disabilities?
- Yes
- No
- *What technology have you used that
is related to accommodations for students with disabilities?
(Open Ended Question)
- *St. Catherine University welcomes
applications from candidates who are traditionally
under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are
currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please
be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you
now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an
employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- *Can you perform the essential
functions of this position with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
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