Coordinator of the Early Intervention Program & Student Success Coach Position Available In Callaway, Missouri

Coordinator of the Early Intervention Program & Student Success Coach Fulton, MO • Student Success Center; Early Intervention
Job Type
Full-time
Description The Coordinator of the Early Intervention Program (‘EIP’) and Student Success Coach is a part of the professional staff that supports student success and retention. Specifically, this individual supports specific student populations while managing alerts in Navigate and leading the Student Persistence Team. As a Student Success Coach, the person in this position will assist students whose struggles are identified through alerts and cases in Navigate or simple communications with staff and faculty. All the components of this position require this role to be on-campus and in close collaboration and effective communications with faculty, staff, students, and offices across campus. At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

Requirements Essential Functions:

Student Success Coach The person in this role will articulate and adopt a coaching / mentoring model aligned with the needs of student populations they serve in the areas of learning and studying, skills, motivation, development of a growth mindset, time management, life-work balance etc. They must be non-judgmental and passionate about making a difference in their students’ lives and guiding them to success. A general belief in human ability to grow, change, and improve will allow them to effectively support the students, regardless of their background. Evaluate student learning preferences, skills, deficiencies, and goals; identify appropriate learning resources for them to use and facilitate their use of these resources through effective referrals
Use different approaches (for example, appreciative advising) to help students identify their weakness and strengths, become goal-oriented, achieve self-efficacy, and build resilience
Direct the students to engage with faculty in any area where they require extensive academic support
Monitor student academic progress by communicating effectively with each student and intervene as necessary to assist those students having difficulties
Direct students to set career goals and use career planning resources and services
Use effective methods to help students develop accountability for their decisions and an understanding of how those decisions impact their success
Provide students with practical advice on creating a lifestyle that facilitates their success and building a supportive personal environment
Encourage students to engage in campus activities, organizations, or types of experiential learning that will help them feel connected and inspired to explore opportunities around them Coordinator of the Early Intervention Program (EIP) The EIP Coordinator manages the early alert system and interventions with the goal to assist students who struggle academically for different reasons. Through a combination of coaching and proactive advising, the person in this position helps Westminster students with developing academic survival skills and finding a balance between studying and other aspects of their lives (see above). Manage the alert / case function in Navigate to identify students at risk for attrition, as well as track and process concerns
Follow up with students, faculty, and staff until the issues are solved and the cases can be closed
Maintain confidential documentation of action plans
Prepare and lead meetings with the Student Persistence Team and coordinate efforts with the Student Success and Retention team in order to maximize the impact of the interventions
Conduct student success meetings with at-risk students and make recommendations for academic review boards
Attend weekly meetings with the supervisor to develop strategies for the success of the program and a student persistence framework that is cohesive, theoretically sound, and applicable to real life situations
Contribute to developing and updating campus policies, procedures and documentation to improve workflow, which includes early alerts, concussion protocol, campus withdrawals, and non-returning student process
Manage exit interviews and make appropriate campus referrals, as needed. Carefully track and report withdrawal and non-returning student data
Monitor EdSights data, intervene as needed, and work with EdSights partners on maintaining the information up to date
Work closely with the supervisor to develop methods of assessment and improvement plans for the Early Intervention Plan as needed
Work closely with the Coordinator of Integrated Student Success Technology to learn how to use intensively all the appropriate features of Navigate, including reports, and to set up communication campaigns, as needed
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

Education:

Master’s Degree Experience:

1-3 years of experience in student services, student support, or student counseling required. 3 + years of experience with academic advising, student support, or counseling is preferred. Knowledge of educational theory and principles, and experience in practical application of counseling techniques in a college advising environment is preferred.

Skills:

Strong ability to learn fast, analyze, apply, and explain information about departmental and college courses and majors/policies, procedures, and requirements
Demonstrated skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving and in assisting students develop these skills as well
Strong ability in reasoning and developing original ideas to solve problems
Skills and abilities in conflict resolution, exercising sound judgement, tact, cultural sensitivity, and diplomacy
Ability to identify and develop appropriate strategies in relation to specific student populations and meet the needs of various groups and individuals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening
Proven tact and diplomacy in working with diverse populations, including parents, students, faculty, campus administrators, and the public
Ability to learn and use proficiently office computer technology (including internet technology and web-based systems) and campus administrative computing systems, and the ability to update and maintain those skills as required
Proven ability to multi-task. Skill in organizing work and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to take appropriate initiative, work independently, and exercise professional judgment
Demonstrated referral and liaison skills and recognition and maintenance of confidentiality. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision options
Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
Stand-alone EAP program
Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
Retirement 403(b) plan
Tuition remission or exchange programs
Sick and Vacation time
Paid Holidays (15+ each year) Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information. Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to: Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator 501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor Fulton, MO 65251 HR@Westminster-mo.edu 573-592-5226 Salary Description
Exempt