Academic Success Coach
- Employer
- St. Edward's University
- Location
- Austin, TX, USA
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Academic Success Coach. The Academic Success Coaches currently serve all types undergraduate students: first-year, transfer, continuing & reentering students. As a member of a larger staff, the Success Coach supports student development in the Holy Cross tradition. The Success Coach provides customized, holistic, and proactive academic advising and case-management services to positively influence the student's experience, as well as student retention, persistence, graduation rates, and post-graduation opportunities.
For consideration, Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred. Experience in higher education to include; admissions, student affairs, advising, counseling or related areas required. Experience in student mentoring, tutoring, supplemental instruction, freshman transition issues, and working with students with academic challenges. Must possess the ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Essential Responsibilities Include:
Coaching/Advising
- Coach and advise students throughout their undergraduate experience in conjunction with their faculty advisor/mentor.
- Advise students individually and/or in groups regarding general education requirements, appropriate class selection, degree requirements campus resources, academic policies and procedures.
- Develop supportive, proactive relationships that allow the coach to challenge, support and counsel the student, as the main point of contact for them as they navigate college life at the institution.
- Provide a trusting relationship where students can share their thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests. Provide students with the available resources to aid with their academic success
- Maintain connections with faculty and staff across campus, especially, but not limited to the Student Success Center, Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Services, Residence Life.
- Enhance relationships with students, staff and faculty to support enrollment, persistence and success. Support students by helping them achieve their goals and invest in themselves.
Administrative & Retention
- Monitor the success and progress of each student in the cohort and provide pertinent student services and information to the retention team as needed.
- Manage caseload of students year-round, including but not limited to: creation and maintenance of individualized degree plans, detailed notes both for degree planning and coaching, tracking retention and persistence predictions for students.
- Assist in the planning, creation, expansion, implementation, and evaluation of the Academic Success Coach program.
- Coordinate and execute student programming related to student success for members of the cohort.
- Ability to balance priorities to accomplish assigned tasks within the required time frame and be able to shift quickly between several tasks without loss of continuity.
- Ability to handle highly confidential material, complying with FERPA. Have the ability to exercise and apply sound judgment and decision-making skills as well as the ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality of data.
- Support enrollment, student development and retention services while ensuring high-quality learning.
- Other duties as assigned.
For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.
The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!
Medical & Rx Coverage - UMR (HSA & FSA Available)
Dental - Sunlife Dental
Vision - Sunlife Vision Plan
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%
Tuition Benefits
Paid Holidays
Services & Discounts
An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at; https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary
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Organization
St. Edward’s University: One of America’s Best Colleges
St. Edward’s is a dynamic, nationally ranked, Catholic university where teaching, learning, leadership and service come together to contribute to a better world. For more than a decade, we’ve been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. Located in the thriving city of Austin, Texas, with partner universities in 16 countries, our impact extends across the globe.
An Education for Today and a Lifetime
St. Edward’s offers an extraordinary educational environment that challenges, inspires and empowers students to make a difference in their world. Our academic community is dedicated to providing undergraduate, graduate and adult-learner degree programs that meet the demands of our times, preparing students to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, our liberal arts education emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning and multicultural understanding. Students enjoy the advantages of small classes and personal attention coupled with innovative facilities and advanced technology. And they benefit from valuable real-world experience through research, internships, service and study abroad. Through the abundant learning opportunities a St. Edward’s education provides, our students gain the knowledge and skills they need to pursue fulfilling careers and purposeful lives.
Quick Facts About St. Edward’s
- 13:1 Student-faculty Ratio
- 18 Average class size
- 50+ Undergraduate areas of study
- 7 Graduate degree programs
- 10 Adult undergraduate programs
- 4,620 Students enrolled
- 4,023 Undergraduate students
- 54 Countries represented
Our Achievements Draw National Recognition
A commitment to students, faculty and a stellar academic environment that’s second to none has placed St. Edward’s in the national spotlight.
- Since 2003, St. Edward’s has consistently been recognized in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of “America’s Best Colleges.” Currently, we’re 13th among universities in the Western Region.
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Forbes, Princeton Review and Washington Monthly include St. Edward’s on their lists of the best universities in the country.
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We’ve recently been ranked one of the top 10 “Best Colleges in Texas” by two highly respected college assessment groups: College Factual (2015) and Niche (2016).
- St. Edward’s has been named the nation’s top producer of U.S. Fulbright Students among master’s-granting institutions in 2015–2016. For the last six years, St. Edward’s has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Students, with a record 13 finalists and 10 winners in 2015. Since 2004, our students have won 37 Fulbright grants.
Strategic Planning Guides Our Success
From 1999 to 2015, St. Edward’s increased overall enrollment by 25%. And our donors contributed more than $152 million during that time. This record generosity helped grow our endowment to more than $95 million and provided important funding for new buildings and capital improvements. See how we’re continuing the momentum of that success in the years ahead. Read about our strategic priorities for 2018.
Learn more about St. Edward’s.
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