Program Coordinator, Student Coach

Compensation Type:
Salaried Compensation: $53,581.50 The Program Coordinator, New Student Coach serves as a coach, navigator, supporter, and motivator to further stimulate learning acting as the initial connection for admission and student services to new students in a complex learning environment. This role is responsible for providing new student support and coaching on how to transition into college including holistically speaking with students about goal setting, learning strategies, time management, organizational skills, self-regulation and self-efficacy.

The New Student Coach duties include but are not limited to:
College readiness support (placement assessments, career assessments, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), online learning, etc.); academic coaching, tailored learning support, and participation in campus-wide events such as New Student Programs, Admission transition events, placement testing events, and advising/career events.

New Student Coaching & Support Provides direct individualized guidance, academic coaching, and advising on issues such as goal setting, learning strategies, time management, and organizational skills that will impact their placement, enrollment, and financial assistance. Provides a tailored student experience by creating and reviewing information regarding career opportunities, program of study, placement, orientation, and financial aid. This includes communicating the potential effect of changes in their course load, withdrawal from their classes, and eligibility for a refund of tuition charges, and adherence to the Satisfactory Academic Progress standards policy and appeal process.

Assists and supports students throughout the admission and enrollment process. Provides proactive outreach and follow-up support via written and phone communications. Utilizes Workday Student to run reports, manage cohort activities, and send engagements to caseload of students. Tracks all activities, evaluates their effectiveness, and recommends outreach changes and improvements. Assists students in understanding their financial obligations and educating them on how Columbus State Community College, federal, state and third-party resources can assist them.

Utilizes critical thinking, problem solving and experience with student issues to be proactive in addressing potential student concerns, identifying potential barriers within the student enrollment process and initiating steps resulting in resolution.

Serves as a primary facilitator of new student programs (including Academic and Career Pathway Orientations, Course Scheduling Workshops, and Online Orientation) by designing and developing engaging presentations, first semester course recommendations, financial aid support, and general support to new students and their families. Creates, facilitates, and presents professional, engaging, and motivational presentations using the latest technology to a wide variety of audiences providing information about the College and opportunities for students.

Contributes and participates in the planning, development, and implementation of activities designed to attract and enroll new students. Works on projects and events overseen by leadership in New Student Onboarding and Assessment. Creates materials that guide and educate students in understanding their transition as a (new) student at the College. Ensures that the College’s vision and mission are reflected in all aspects of the transition/orientation student experience, i.e. implementing standard aesthetics, and elements that are user friendly and designed for optimum student engagement.

Integrates and explains policies and procedures of all areas of…