Academic Associate Coach (PT)

Provide a comprehensive and culturally informed set of support services designed to ensure the academic success of underrepresented students as measured by high retention and graduation rates. They will also work to support Academic Advising through providing academic coaching for an identified case load of students and will track student success in an effort to increase retention and completion rates. The Academic Associate Coach is responsible for assisting with, identifying, designing, and coordinating the comprehensive program of academic support services, social services and activities for underserved student populations.

This is a grant-funded position.

Provide one-on-one support for assigned cohort of students in the areas based on grant-identified courses, academic coaching and planning, career coaching, student involvement and online academic engagement while fostering student development through clarification of academic, professional, and personal goals using strategies that contribute to successful degree completion.

Monitor progress of assigned cohort of students and provide necessary support to enable students to complete their course of study especially with at-risk students to reduce attrition.

Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, Human Relations, Education or a related field.

One-year of related experience advising community college students.

The ability to develop positive relationships with personnel at all levels.

Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty, staff and the community demonstrating effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as listening skills.

Experience with personal computer operations including Microsoft products and the internet.

Demonstrated ability to perform duties under one's own initiative and with limited supervision.

Experience in higher education

Teaching experience in secondary or higher education.

Experience with Microsoft Office 365.