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Job Title

Academic Success Coach II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Upward Bound

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Academic Success Coach II, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of first-time students to the program.

RESPONSIBILITES

Student Advising: 80%

+ Provide goal-oriented advising and educational planning, daily. Create purposeful interactions with students and design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.

+ Assist students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.

+ Assist students in understanding academic studies and curriculum requirements for graduation, post-secondary degree planning, including class selection.

+ Assist students in addressing problems and connect them with appropriate community support services/university resources.

+ Convey implications of various policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.

+ Responsible for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the program. Initiate home visits as needed.

+ Communicates with students’ parents/guardians effectively about students’ academics

+ Keep record and track participation, daily for each student.

College & Event Planning: 15%

+ Coordinate and chaperone the Academic Saturday’s, Summer Enrichment Program, weekend community service events , overnight and field trips. Chaperone Summer Academy one-week dorm stay and activities.

+ Provide academic, TSI, SAT and ACT tutoring workshops, including assist students with registration.

+ Provide general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education.

+ Assist with college applications, FAFSA, and required documents for college admissions.

+ Plan/facilitate parent engagement activities including financial aid and college informational workshops.

+ Provide guidance and assistance re-entering secondary school.

+ Travel to local high schools as needed.

Other: 5%

+ Hire, supervise, and train university tutors.

+ Collaborate with University staff and High school staff.

+ Attend yearly TRIO training.

+ Update social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Assist with student recruitment.

+ Increase student participation within program.

QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.

+ Two (2) years of experience providing direct, educational-outreach services to disadvantaged students and/or working as an advisor, counselor, or instructor with high school students or related experience.

+ Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement:

+ Master’s degree in STEM or related field

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to advise and counsel students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

+ Experience with early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students while addressing problems and connecting them with appropriate support services on campus.

+ Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), office technology, and internet.

+ Ability to travel and work irregular hours during scheduled times including weekends and overnight trips.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience with TRIO Program, career, financial aid, and academic advising.

+ Demonstrated success in engaging high school students through innovative and creative teaching strategies.

+ Proficient in classroom management.

+ Coursework and/or training in best practices for increasing retention rates, GPAs, and graduation rates of disadvantaged students.

+ Bilingual capabilities.

+ Knowledge of Zoom to conduct online student meetings.

+ Planning Events/College Prep Workshops.

SALARY: $3,750.00 Monthly ($45,000.00 Annual, Approximately)

+ NOTE: This is a grant funded position. Continued employment contingent upon available funding.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php) and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE: (https://assets.system.tamus.edu/files/benefits/website/BenefitsGuide.pdf)

+ Medical

+ $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

+ Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

+ Employee and Spouse

+ Employee and Children

+ Employee and Family coverage

+ Dental & Vision

+ Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/dual-career-partner/index.php)

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/eap.php)

+ Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/tuition/index.php)

+ Public Loan Forgiveness

+ Book scholarships

+ 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/benefits/retirement-programs.php) :

+ Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

+ Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off (https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/time-off/index.php) :

+ 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

+ 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

+ 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

+ 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.