Description:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic Coaching, Advising, and Student Support (50%)
- Provide individual student advising, including offering advising during registration periods for all students.
- Coach new students to succeed at the academic level of the University by teaching them how to adapt to the new level of rigor, develop appropriate study skills, learn to self-advocate and find success in their classes.
- Meet one-on-one with students to assess challenges, set goals, and work towards meeting college-level academic expectations and individual goals.
- Provide student meetings on a regular or as-needed basis, depending on the student’s needs and goals.
- Support EEP/ACAD student engagement in experiential learning and other opportunities in collaboration with the Student Services Team.
- Co-facilitate RC student groups based on job-relevance, interest, and experience.
- Encourage students by recognizing accomplishments and continue coaching by setting new goals.
- Complete student notes and paperwork to track progress.
- Monitor student satisfaction with services through a variety of assessment tools and provide updates and recommendations for improvements.
- Program Management and Delivery (45%)
- Oversee daily operations of the academic coaching program including evaluating and revising the program.
- Oversee daily operations of EEP/Acad Study hours, including coordinating with tutoring staff and engaging with all student participants.
- Create or update curriculum for EEP/Acad yearly course sequence.
- Co-teach all EEP/Acad seminar courses.
- Develop and implement coaching curriculum and tools that support academic success.
- Develop and present orientations, lessons, workshops, or courses on college readiness and skills throughout the year.
- Develop and present trainings for student volunteers or staff as relevant based on content area expertise.
- Develop and implement procedures for intake, monitoring, and assessment of student progress.
- Coordinate interventions and retention efforts with academic advising as needed.
- Serve as the lead contact for DRS and other student academic support programs.
- Consult with Robinson Center Student Services Team about students' progress, performance, needs, and overall well-being.
- Make recommendations, in collaboration with the Director of EEP/ACAD, about referring students for campus resources.
- Coordinate referrals to campus resources and services as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with campus partners, faculty, and student groups to enhance services.
- Create documents and other communication tools to advertise and recruit for student programming.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings.
- Committee participation (5%)
- Participate in Robinson Center, UAA, and other campus meetings and committees as needed;
- Other related duties as assigned.
- This position will demonstrate and integrate the following UAA Competencies:
- Accountability and Integrity
- Race, Equity, and Difference
- Constituent Focus
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Additional Competencies:
- Innovation and Creativity
- Planning and Prioritization
- Speaking and Presenting
- MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree
- At least three years of teaching, counseling, program support or related experience at the high school or college level.
- Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Experience working with a diverse array of adolescents and families;
- Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills;
- Proven ability to handle confidential information discreetly;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Education or a related field;
- Experience creating and implementing academic support programs;
- Experience working with academically advanced students;
- Knowledge of University student systems.