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Academic Success Coach - Academic Advising

Employer
Southeast Missouri State University
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Sep 12, 2022

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Academic Success Coach - Academic Advising

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200348

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Center for Academic Advising

Closing: Continuous

Position Summary
Academic Success Coach
Academic Advising
Full Time

Academic Advising is seeking an academic success coach who will be responsible for overseeing coaching activities to increase retention and graduation of academic coaching program students. The academic success coach is responsible for staying current on policies and procedures as they relate to academic advising and on best academic coaching practices. The academic success coach will work collaboratively with units on campus providing academic and transitional resources to students, making appropriate referrals.

Primary Responsibilities
Oversee academic coaching activities to increase retention and graduation of academic coaching program participants:

  • Implements and coordinates activities and services for participants transitioning to college (i.e time management skills, development of study habits, understanding financial responsibility and financial aid/scholarship opportunities and resiliency skills.)
  • Connects students to campus resources based on identified student needs
  • Conducts one-on-one meetings with students to check academic progress, addressing transition concerns
  • Utilizes the early alert system, SupportNET, to create success plans, monitor flags, keep detailed meeting notes and document referrals to university resources
Provide intrusive academic advising for students in the academic coaching program and other students as assigned. Utilize the advising as teaching model to help build student resiliency in the first year. Teach students to:
  • Interpret and learn academic policies and procedures
  • Identify academic objectives
  • Identify major and career options
On-board new students by coordinating their enrollment at:
  • Freshmen orientation
  • Transfer orientation
  • International student orientation
  • Recruitment Events


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Knowledge of academic advising, counseling or closely related area through work experience or an educational setting
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Experience working as part of a team in a collaborative work environment
  • Evidence of the ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including some evening and weekend hours consistent with student needs
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with international students, multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities


Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by September 23, 2022. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Complete the online application on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following in order for your application materials to be complete.

  • Letter of interest addressing position requirements
  • Current resume
  • Name and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date, if not submitted




To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/3714153/academic-success-coach-academic-advising





Southeast Missouri State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action. In accordance with this commitment, and in compliance with the requirements of applicable laws, it is the policy of the University to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees in its employment practices, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. The University believes that a diverse University community advances the academic purposes of the University and enhances the working and learning environment.
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