Success Coach

Job Description

• Manage a caseload of students, utilizing a proactive coaching approach to academic mentoring
• Maintain a strong understanding of challenges and opportunities faced by at-risk students
• Maintain a strong understanding of success coaching concepts; including learning and studying strategies and non-cognitive factors
• Maintain documentation of student interactions; generating regular performance reports
• Coordinate efforts to support special populations of students (Predictive Analytics, Early Alert, Warning, Probation, Conditional Admits, Financial Aid SAP students)
• Plan and execute intervention strategies for students who receive flags through the Early Alert system, in collaboration with academic units
• Assist students with navigating academic and non-academic resources on campus, online, and in the community
• Develop specific programs and action plans for conditionally admitted students and other students who've experienced academic challenges
• Facilitate SASS Commit to Success workshops and other presentations on behalf of the division and for students or organizations
• Assist the Director with special projects that contribute to institutional retention goals
• Represent the office and the division at campus events

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Salary

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $35,194 - $44,499 Annually
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Academic Advisor

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's preferred - preferably in counseling, education, or related field
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population
• Effective written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working with students who are at risk

Application Materials

Cover Letter and Resume with Application

Other Information

Position Summary:
The Student Success Coach will utilize high-impact holistic success coaching practices to support a primarily at-risk student population. These coaching practices include learning strategies, skill development, and non-cognitive training that can promote the achievement of a diverse student population. The Student Success Coach holds regular meetings with students to assess needs, assists with academic planning and goal setting, and monitors academic progress. This individual will help coordinate efforts to increase retention through coaching sessions and workshops that promote academic, personal, and professional development and non-cognitive skill development.

Program Overview:
The Office of Student Enrichment & Achievement (SEA) provides guidance and support to the University of Missouri – St. Louis students who require additional support towards achieving degree completion. SEA staff enhances student achievement by offering various programs and services, including personal success coaching, developmental workshops, and referrals to campus resources.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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