Academic Success Coach - TRIO SSS SmartPath

Responsibilities

The Academic Success Coach - TRIO-SSS Smart Path is a part-time,peer-level role within the TRIO SSS Smart Path program, providingmentorship and academic support to participants. The position helps students build study skills, time management, and engagement strategies, connects them to campus resources, and supports program staff with events and activities. This role is supportive and program-specific, without independent program leadership ormulti-disciplinary academic responsibilities.

• 1. Serves as a peer mentor, encouraging Smart Path participants tostay engaged and focused on their academic goals.
• 2. Provides individual or small group tutoring that reinforcesstudy skills, time management, and course completion strategies.
• 3. Facilitates or supports study groups and academic successactivities in coordination with program staff.
• 4. Connects students with campus academic resources, such astutoring, workshops, and support services.
• 5. Encourages consistent participation in program events,workshops, and student engagement activities.
• 6. Monitors participant engagement and alerts program staff ifadditional academic support is needed.
• 7. Supports program events, outreach initiatives, and student engagement efforts.
• 8. Demonstrates positive academic behaviors, professionalism, andserves as a role model for participants.
• 9. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diplom a.

• 1. Enrolled as a college or university student with at leastsophomore-level standing.
• 2. Background similar to the Smart Path student population (e.g.,first-generation or income-eligible).
• 3. Experience in peer mentoring, tutoring, or student leadership,with an interest in student success, leadership development, orhigher education careers.

• 1. Demonstrated academic success and ability to model effective study habits.
• 2. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and program staff.
• 3. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• 4. Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
• 5. Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient withvideoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom.
• 6. Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty andstaff.
• 7. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• 8. Ability to clearly explain concepts and ideas in a variety ofways to improve student learning.
• 9. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• 10. Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.

• 1. Works inside an office or meeting spaces.
• 2. May work occasional evenings or weekends based on program activities and student schedules.
• 3. May travel to other campus locations to support students and program activities.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

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$15.00 hourly up to 20 hours per week

This position is funded through a federal grant (P042A251385).The anticipated end date is September 24, 2030, with employment contingent upon the continued availability of grant funding.

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Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees,and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for oneyear or more.

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