• Part Time ACE Success Coach

    Farmingdale State College (Farmingdale, NY)


     

    The State University of New York's Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program at Farmingdale State College is an exciting initiative that provides holistic services for college students who have demonstrated financial need. The primary goal of ACE is to help students earn a bachelor's degree on time.

     

    After a highly successful program launch in Spring 2024, Farmingdale State College currently seeks a part-time ACE Success Coach. The part-time ACE Success Coach is a member of an integrated team providing individual academic, career, and personal support to an assigned group of students as they progress through the program. Reporting to the ACE Director, the part-time Success Coach is responsible for implementing advisement services, facilitating special events, and supporting recruitment efforts.

     

    The part-time Success Coach will provide key contributions to promote the continued growth and success of the ACE program at Farmingdale State College.

    Primary Duties:

    + Delivers comprehensive advisement support services to an assigned group of students through degree completion

    + Reviews student progress and tracks student use of academic support services

    + Supports annual recruitment of new students into the program

    + Maintains accurate tracking data and notes for each assigned student, recommending appropriate referrals and opportunity programs

    + Conducts regular outreach to faculty and other college staff to support student success

    + Assists with special events and programs for students, faculty and staff

    + Performs other related duties as assigned.

    The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

    + Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

    + Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

    + Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

    Job Requirements:

    MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Bachelor's Degree in an academic discipline or related field (e.g., counseling, social work)

    + Strong understanding of the needs of first-year and transfer college students

    + Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

    + Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

    + Strong organization, project management and facilitation skills

    + Ability to enter, monitor and interpret student data accurately

    ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Master's Degree in an academic discipline or related field (e.g., counseling, social work)

    + Experience serving as an academic advisor or counselor in Higher Education

    + Experience working well with faculty and administration

    + Excellent written and oral communication skills

    + Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office, and aptitude to learn new systems as needed

    + Bilingual preferred

    Additional Information:

    This is a part-time UUP position.

     

    + SALARY: $22,000/year

    + ANTICIPATED START DATE: October 15, 2025

     

    The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

     

    Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-PT-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf)

     

    Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

    VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

    The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link

     

    http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml

     

    This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.

     

    Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

     

    The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected

     

    status.