Academic Success Coach​/Student Employment Coordinator

Academic Success Coach/Student Employment Coordinator

The position of the Academic Success Coach/Student Employment 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 proactively engages undergraduate students to provide guidance and support for their personal and professional goals. Additionally, this position manages and administers all aspects of on-campus student employment and the Federal Work Study program including managing the on-campus section of the campus online job posting board, Hire A Lion and working directly with University personnel to ensure fair hiring practices and adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.

• Serve as a primary advisor, assisting students with degree audits/plans of study, course scheduling, and course registration for undeclared students and students pursuing Bachelor of General Studies Bachelor and Applied Science degrees.

• Provides systematic and frequent coaching on an individual and group basis related to academic success, personal and/or professional development, career/major 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.

• Counsel undeclared and declared major students both individually and in groups.

• Administer assessment instruments and computerized career guidance systems, assist students with interpretation of results, writing and review of resumes, and guidance on job search and application procedures.

• Instruct students and employers in proper use of Hire a Lion, Optimal Resume, and other services.

• 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 Registrar's Office and/or 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 nights/weekends are expected with event management.

• Assists with creating and/or 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 at conferences, workshops, institutional, and departmental professional development programs.

• Participate in departmental assessment processes.

• Contributes to the overall success of the Institution's mission…