"Academic Life Coach"

Job Description

Academic Life Coaches work with students who have been identified as academically vulnerable and who have been admitted to the University of Oklahoma. Serving as proactive mentors, coaches provide specialized support and guidance to a group of assigned students. In a focused, individualized manner, these students are empowered to manage all aspects of college life with strategies that enable them to successfully progress toward graduation. Responsibilities of the position include active outreach to assigned students, regularly scheduled coaching sessions and follow-up communication, effective referrals to campus resources, New Sooner Orientation advising duties, and participation in team meetings/trainings. Ideal candidates have a passion for student success and a strong interest in utilizing life coaching skills to empower students. An ICF (International Coaching Federation) credentialed training program is provided to all Academic Life Coaches at the University of Oklahoma.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees student degree planning by recommending course sequencing and monitoring progress towards degree completion. Communicates information regarding academic programs, policies, and procedures based on students' individual needs. Assists students in realizing their educational, professional, and personal goals by offering specialized guidance. Operates within an extensive campus network of institutional resources designed to help students maximize their college experience.
• Participates in the comprehensive onboarding Academic Advisor Training Program.
• Conducts individual academic advising appointments for a designated caseload that addresses short-term scheduling and long-term degree planning.
• Guides students in formulating meaningful and appropriate academic plans based on their interests and goals, while providing guidance on the General Education curriculum, degree requirements, and academic opportunities.
• Assesses the holistic needs of students, provides support, and refers to appropriate campus partners.
• Develops a rapport of trust with assigned students.
• Responds to communications via phone and email in a timely manner.
• Manages administrative tasks associated with preparing and completing academic advising sessions. Evaluates, updates, and securely maintains student and advising records.
• Processes academic forms such as Veteran Student Form, ROTC Academic Plan, Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal, and petitions.
• Reviews mid-term grade reports and follows college specific protocol to proactively address academic challenges.
• Meets with students on Academic Probation/Reinstatement to develop their academic success plans.
• Advises transfer students regarding transfer articulation, review course equivalencies, and assist with course planning and degree completion.
• Proactive outreach to encourage timely advising appointments, registration, and the completion of tasks that lead to degree progress.
• Conducts graduation checks and degree and minor clearances.
• Participates in institutional retention and completion initiatives.
• Meets with prospective students and assists with programming for college recruitment and orientation events.
• Engages with the Academic Advising Community through monthly meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must have knowledge of advising, counseling, or mentoring principles.
• Must have effective writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently or on team projects and support team goals.
• Must have effective presentation skills.
• Ability to produce evaluation, progress and summary reports based on programmatic activities and strategic goals.
• Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets.

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

Physical: Sitting for long periods of time. Communicate effectively. Ability to engage in repetitive motion.

Environmental: Standard office environment. Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies. Requires contact with other departments and university officials.

Department Preferences: Master's degree in academic advising, higher education administration, student development, or counseling preferred. Previous academic advising or student support experience preferred.

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Salary Range: Targeted salary: $40,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Organization: Acad Advising Resource Center

Job Number: 252280

Category: Academic Advising

Type: Full-Time

Company: University of Oklahoma