Academic Success Coordinator

Academic Success Coordinator

Job : 292858

Location: Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA;
Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA;
Liberty Campus - Hinesville, GA

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, the university has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 “high research” institution and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses—Statesboro, Armstrong in Savannah, and Liberty in Hinesville—Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and holds special accreditations from professional and academic associations.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, working with international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, the Port of Savannah, and Georgia Ports Authority. The university’s focus on hands‑on learning supports the region’s demand for highly skilled workers while providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a student‑centered environment.

Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Development & Engagement

Oversee retention efforts of TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) for the Statesboro, Armstrong and Liberty campuses. This position has been identified by federal law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), responsible for reporting crimes that occur on campus, in adjacent public areas, and in certain non‑campus buildings owned or controlled by the university.

Employment is contingent on availability of soft grant/contract funds.

• Train, supervise, and evaluate Academic Coaches
• Provide academic advising for students, including completing the Guided Plan for Success (GPS)
• Facilitate workshops, orientation sessions, and represent SSS at university functions (e.g., SOAR, Savannah Browse, FYE class presentations)
• Provide one‑to‑one coaching to participants identified as early alerts for academic concerns
• Administer academic, career, student assessment, program documentation, and assessment
• Serve on institutional committees to coordinate services with SSS, at the discretion of the Director
• Research and implement best practices in student retention and graduation strategies
• Provide financial aid and financial literacy workshops

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Leadership, Counseling, Social Work, or related field

• Two (2) years’ experience teaching, academic or career advising, or academic coaching in a college setting
• Two (2) years’ experience working with Student Support services or similar projects for low‑income, first‑generation, STEM, veterans, ESL, disabled students, or other underrepresented populations

• Demonstrated leadership on a project or program designed to increase student retention, graduation, or academic achievement
• Knowledge of financial aid process

• Prior experience with TRIO programs

$23.08 per hour

This is a non‑exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) professional references

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Support various constituencies served by the university
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and other applications required for the position
• Maintain effective working relationships with academic departments, faculty, staff, students, and local community
• Maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information
• Demonstrated experience exercising discretion

• Adhere to university policies and procedures to meet institutional goals and support the university’s mission for student success
• Understanding of Department of…