"Academic Success Coach II"

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC's beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE: The Academic Success Coach II, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of first-time students to the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Advising: 80%

• Provide goal-oriented advising and educational planning, daily. Create purposeful interactions with students and design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.
• Assist students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.
• Assist students in understanding academic studies and curriculum requirements for graduation, post-secondary degree planning, including class selection.
• Assist students in addressing problems and connect them with appropriate community support services/university resources.
• Convey implications of various policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
• Responsible for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the program. Initiate home visits as needed.
• Communicates with students' parents/guardians effectively about students' academics.
• Keep record and track participation, daily for each student.

College & Event Planning: 15%

• Coordinate and chaperone the Academic Saturday's, Summer Enrichment Program, weekend community service events, overnight and field trips. Chaperone Summer Academy one-week dorm stay and activities.
• Provide academic, TSI, SAT and ACT tutoring workshops, including assist students with registration.
• Provide general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education.
• Assist with college applications, FAFSA, and required documents for college admissions.
• Plan/facilitate parent engagement activities including financial aid and college informational workshops.
• Provide guidance and assistance re-entering secondary school.
• Travel to local high schools as needed.

Other: 5%

• Hire, supervise, and train university tutors.
• Collaborate with University staff and High school staff.
• Attend yearly TRIO training.
• Update social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assist with student recruitment.
• Increase student participation within program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience providing direct, educational-outreach services to disadvantaged students and/or working as an advisor, counselor, or instructor with high school students or related experience.
• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirement: Master's degree in STEM or related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to advise and counsel students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Experience with early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students while addressing problems and connecting them with appropriate support services on campus.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), office technology, and internet.
• Ability to travel and work irregular hours during scheduled times including weekends and overnight trips.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with TRIO Program, career, financial aid, and academic advising.
• Demonstrated success in engaging high school students through innovative and creative teaching strategies.
• Proficient in classroom management.
• Coursework and/or training in best practices for increasing retention rates, GPAs, and graduation rates of disadvantaged students.
• Bilingual capabilities.
• Knowledge of Zoom to conduct online student meetings.
• Planning Events/College Prep Workshops.