Student Success Coach of the Urban Scholars Initiative

About Lesley University:

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.


Job Description:

The Urban Scholars Initiative (USI) program assists talented and dedicated students fulfill their dream of completing a college degree. Students complete their undergraduate degree with modest or no loan debt for tuition; however, USI is more than just a scholarship. Whatever students need, whether it is learning to manage their time, navigating college life, or receiving tutoring help, the Urban Scholars Initiative program helps its students find it. Several community-based organizations that provide youth with academic support, mentorship, scholarships, and other services have become our partners in the Urban Scholars Initiative. These participating organizations share our goal in helping under-resourced students gain access to, and succeed in, college.

Lesley seeks a Student Success Coach of the Urban Scholars Initiative, who will serve to recruit, advise, mentor, and support USI students and USI affiliated students.

The selected individual will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of success strategies, carrying an appropriate advising load, and maintaining effective periodic communication with community-based partners.


Requirements:

The successful candidate will have

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience working with student groups on a college or university campus to promote a successful transition and positive persistence through college.
• Work experience as a teacher, school counselor, or counselor in an organization that prepares low-income, urban youth for successful college careers.
• The demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate, to plan strategically and to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of strong public speaking skills.

Additional Information:

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, physical ability, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected personal identities -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution.


Application Instructions:

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.