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Academic Success Coach
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$57,929 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Academic Success Coach
Job ID:
40794
Job Category:
Administrative Non Clinical Support
Work Type:
Full Time
Work Schedule:
Days
Department:
BHSU University
Facility:
BHSU University
Location:
Memphis, TN
Overview
Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility
The Academic Success Coach is responsible for promoting a positive and successful learning experience for students to increase student retention, success, and degreepletion. The Academic Success Coach will assist students with goal setting and provide continuousmunication and follow-up to maximize goal attainment. Responsible for 8 hour/5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the typical workday, including weekends.
Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Provides one-on-one coaching related to academic
Collaborates with key constituents to address students' academic performance (e.g., advisor, instructors, and BUE coordinator) to address student issues.
Closely track students; progress, throughmunication and analytics, for each academic term to ensure class attendance and academic progress.
Assist students in addressing problems and refer them to appropriate resources on campus.
Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned an Early Alert.
Assist students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.
Design and coordinate transition and retention programming to promote student success.
Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in relevant disciplines which include English, Reading, Mathematics, Counseling, Psychology or Education.
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years experience of related higher education experience, Counseling, Psychology or related field.
Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification
Operational knowledge of personalputers, including proficency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications
Desired Education
Master's Degree in Student Affairs Professional Program, Student Development or Higher Education.
Desired Experience
Two (2) years experience in Student Affairs, Academic Services or related higher education experience.
Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification
Advanced proficency with Microsoft Office products and previous experience with student information software, such as Jenzabar EX.Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills