Academic Success Coach I - Student Support Services

Job Title

Academic Success Coach I - Student Support Services

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

TRIO Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Academic Success Coach I assesses student academic need and creates educational plans. Coordinates academic and tutoring services for a caseload of 50 Tarleton students. Monitors academic progress of participants, providing intervention and advocacy when needed. Develops educational workshops and resources.

This position is located on-site at the Tarleton State University Stephenville campus. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM-5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; with occasional evening and Saturday events.

Responsibilities:

40% Provide academic advising, needs assessment, and academic monitoring to 50 participants

40% Conduct workshops on topics including academic success, financial literacy, career preparation, and graduate school preparation

20% Oversee tutoring services

Education and Experience:

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

• No prior experience required.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills;

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Innovation to provide educational services during challenging times.

Preferred Requirements:
Experience working with first-generation, low-income students is preferred.

Knowledge of postsecondary admission and financial aid processes is preferred.

Experience monitoring and documenting academic progress of students is preferred.

Preference may be given to candidates who have demonstrated success in overcoming barriers similar to those encountered by low-income, first-generation students.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $41,000 to $50,761 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered.  Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.