• Academic Success Coach II

    Texas A&M University System (Kingsville, TX)


    Job Title

     

    Academic Success Coach II

     

    Agency

     

    Texas A&M University - Kingsville

     

    Department

     

    Special Programs

     

    Proposed Minimum Salary

     

    Commensurate

     

    Job Location

     

    Kingsville, Texas

     

    Job Type

     

    Staff

    Job Description

    The Academic Success Coach II is a full-time, grant-funded position. The position provides services to generate in participants the skills and motivation necessary to complete secondary education and to enter and complete a program of postsecondary education. The Academic Success Coach II, under supervision, identifies, recruits and serves a caseload of participants; provides academic, college, career, financial aid advising and other technical assistance to participants to promote high school graduation, college enrollment and degree attainment. Assists in the recruitment of Saturday Academies and the Summer Component events.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    + Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success. Access the academic and supportive needs of the project participants

    + Provides academic support for students and assists in providing academic enrichment sessions. Assists participants in accessing online learning materials.

    + Maintains student records, track grades, and /or other documentation as required.

    + Provides goal-oriented advising prior to the first year or through-out college to foster informed choices in students' educational planning. Suggests and directs access of University resources relevant to career investigation.

    + Assists students in understanding academic studies, curriculum requirements, and the relationship between majors and careers. Develops tutoring schedules based on individual student needs and previous academic preparation; Will assist with the supervision of part-time tutors.

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

    + Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the University.

    + Assists students in addressing problems and connects them with appropriate support services on campus.

    + Coordinates recruitment events at designated schools.

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

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

     

    This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Experience – Two years of related experience.

     

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

     

    Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

     

    Skills in – Skills in strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

     

    Skills in – Skills in excellent verbal and written communication skills.

     

    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.