Academic Success Coach​/Orientation Coordinator

Position: Academic Success Coach / Orientation Coordinator
General Statement of Job The position of the Academic Success Coach Orientation Coordinator assists students in learning how to make informed decisions about academic matters including advisement for programs admission registration and related topic areas while maintaining appropriate records; and 2 proactively engages undergraduate students to provide guidance and support for their personal and professional goals Additionally the position will support the universitys retention progression and graduation rates by providing leadership for student orientation programming and having administrative oversight for initiatives and activities designed to facilitate experiences that foster a sense of belonging for first year students freshmen and transfers and families Essential Duties Success Coaching Serve as a primary advisor assisting students with degree auditsplans of study course scheduling and course registration for undeclared students and students pursuing Bachelor of General Studies and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees Provides systematic and frequent coaching on an individual and group basis related to academic success personal andor professional development careermajor exploration activities learning strategies and study skills specific to course materials resume writing best practices interview strategies application strategies and job search skills using computer guidance systems to improve student success in accordance with the University mission Assists students in developing self efficacy and motivates students to practice self regulation in taking ownership of their academic success

Maintain knowledge of current academic and institutional policies and procedures unique to the institution and educate and assist students in complying with such items including but not limited to Graduation Requirements Academic Standards of Progress Academic Probation Academic Suspension Academic Bankruptcies Pre requisites Co requisites Course Sequencing Admissions Requirements New Programs etc Foster relationships with institutional faculty and staff to provide appropriate and accurate academic plans and referrals for students working with the Student Success Center Refers students to appropriate academic personnel and support resources and collaborates with others to monitor and accelerate the academic progress of the students referred

Monitors and accurately documents progress of students in caseload with check ins scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication responding to students questions concerns and needs

Assists with outreach to and follow up with students who are on academic probation or who have been referred through the MSSU early alert online system referred to as Lion Alert In consultation with the Registrars Office andor Transfer Guide unofficially evaluate and determine the transferability of credits

Present outreach programming and workshops to students in classroom settings residence halls and student organizations

Teaches 2 credit hours per academic year fall spring summer if needed in the University Experience Curriculum Assists with working events hosted by the Student Success Center Occasional nightsweekends are expected with event management

Assists with creating andor maintaining student resources guides handouts manuals etc published by the Student Success Center Maintain competency and professional currency through self directed professional reading professional association memberships attendance to conferences workshops institutional and departmental professional development programs

Participate in departmental assessment processes

Contributes to the overall success of the Institutions mission by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Orientation

Develop coordinate implement manage and promote the Universitys new student orientation programming including but not limited to Learning Communities Welcome Week Summer Bridge Southern Welcome & Southern Kick Offs Convocation to include efforts designed to serve special student populations 1st gen commuters modern students etc and their families Summer Bridge will be part of this role upon successful implementation of the Title III grant objectives Serve as Advisor to MSSU chapter of Phi Eta Sigma Maintains a close working relationship with all areas of the University with special emphasis on the following offices Admissions Student Leadership & Engagement Residence Life Student Activities and Academic Leadership Provide continuing communication to first year students ie via Facebook Twitter monthly newsletter e mail and parents when applicable

Provide ongoing training for constituents involved in the development and implementation of programming

Set direction for future phases of programming to include efforts designed to serve commuting students both traditional and non traditional age groups and modern students

Identify and explore potential grant funding for program enhancement

Gather and disseminate all necessary…