SSC coordinator

• Base Pay $40,500.00 / Year
• Job Category Full-Time Professional/Support Staff
• Employee Type Professional Staff PS
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Vincennes University is seeking applicants for the position of Student Success Coordinator. Reporting to the Director of Student Success, the Success Coordinator will work with faculty advisors and other University personnel to improve student persistence and completion. Guidance is an essential component of the job along with strategies to support students at‑risk. Coordinators assist with academic advising and registration for students throughout the year.

Student Success Coordinators support University College students through their first year of college and help undecided students identify reasonable pathways to graduation and employment.

This is a 12‑month professional staff position.

• Help create an Academic Plan in Degree Works for students, especially General Studies-Exploring Majors and University College students.
• Assist in training new faculty on advising
• Serve as liaison to academic coaches
• Provide faculty support on advising questions
• Serve as academic advisors to students each academic year
• Advise University College Students through successful completion of Foundational Skills courses.
• Participate in all START VU registration days to help in the advising of students, especially University College students and other new advisees
• Coordinate methods to help students who are on academic probation/academic readmission to return to good academic standing.
• Refer students to appropriate on‑campus services to address obstacles.
• Follow‑up on TAPS reports to offer outreach and support to students receiving alerts and to increase their likelihood of academic success.
• Assist senior scholars with paperwork and registration
• Advise students who want to change their major
• Communicate with former VU students who want to return to complete degrees
• Participate in registration campaigns to offer support to students who have not registered for the next semester.
• Provide encouragement and support for students who are referred or just seek help.
• Lead Study Skills (First Year Experience) classes for University College students

• Minimum of bachelor's degree;
  Master’s in Student Personnel or Counseling area is preferred
• Experience as academic advisor or counselor
• Documented experience working with at-risk students
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Banner Student Information System or related system
• Experience with formulating and analyzing data
• Must be a self‑starter and have the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Must have ability to support diverse student and faculty populations
• Must be a quick learner with willingness to adapt to new tasks and job responsibilities
• Friendly and outgoing with a respectful attitude

Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Ability to utilize hands for general office work including typing, filing, answering telephones, and writing.

Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.

Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.