Academic Success Coach

Job Title Academic Success Coach I Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department College Readiness Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type Staff

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

The Academic Success Coach I, under supervision of the Academic Coaching Program Coordinator, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of undergraduate students who are conditionally admitted to the University, as well as students who fall below good academic standing. The Academic Success Coach I connects students to resources that will assist in their success, monitors student progress, maintains records for their assigned caseload, and contributes to the overall efforts of the Academic Coaching Program.

• Student Support: 55% Provide scholastic direction and advice to students in individual and group formats. Maintain individual caseload of students. Meet and follow up with students regarding general scholastic questions, concerns, and needs. Refer students to University resources to assist with time management, test preparation, study skills, and additional supplemental academic support services. Foster retention and identified groups of students through activities such as academic coaching, mentoring of student academic progress to include midterm and final grades, and other support programs.
• Program Support: 20% Assist with implementation of projects to achieve specific, academic objectives or outcomes. Respond to inquires from students and interpret university and college policies and procedures. Participate in program, unit, and campus-wide events (orientations, workshops, fairs) to advance the work of the Academic Coaching Program.
• Records Management: 20% Engage in related academic activities including, but not limited to, maintaining records, administering and interpreting student assessment inventories, making referrals, and managing student progress reports. Maintain records of student contracts and achievements.
• Other Duties: 5% Collaborate with university staff. Participate in student recruitment and student engagement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with at-risk populations, conditionally admitted students, and/or students on university scholastic probation.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends to support student success programming and university events.
• Familiarity with student information systems, including Navigate, Banner, Degree Works, and Argos.

• Master’s degree.
• At least three (3) years’ experience with at-risk populations, academic support, and students on university scholastic probation.
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