Academic Success Coach ; Office Provost

Academic Success Coach I (Office of the Provost)

Academic Success Coach I (Office of the Provost)

Academic Success Coach I (Office of the Provost)

Texas A&M International University

ACE - Academic Advising & Retention (COAS)

Commensurate

Laredo, Texas

Staff

The Academic Success Coach I, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of students to the University.

• Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to design individualized, student-centered educationalplans that lay the foundation for student success.
• Provides goal-oriented advising prior to or during the firstyear to foster informed choices in students' educational planning.
  
  Suggests and directs access of University resources relevant tocareer investigation.
• Assists students in understanding academic studies, curriculumrequirements, and the relationship between majors and careers.
  
  Develops class schedules based on individual student needs and previous academic preparation.
• Assists students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.
• Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention,implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the University.
• Assists students in addressing problems and connects them with appropriate support services on campus.
• Conveys implications of various policies and procedures relatedto academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Provides general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete listof all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Education - Bachelor's degree.
• Experience - No prior experience required.

Knowledge of:

• Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Ability to:

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position generally does not supervise employees.

• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendanceon campus and in the workplace.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.