Career Coach

Our academic programs are career-oriented, designed to equip students with practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable in the workforce. As we continue to expand and enhance our offerings, we are actively seeking faculty members who are not only experts in their fields but also share a deep commitment to making education both accessible and affordable.

We invite passionate educators to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in disrupting the status quo of higher education, and are driven by the opportunity to make a difference. We encourage you to apply and help us drive forward our mission of accessible, high-quality education.

About The Enterprise Model:
In 2017, Unity Environmental University pioneered a shift in organizational structure by embracing the Enterprise Model. This innovative model strategically segments the university into several Sustainable Education Business Units (SEBUs), each functioning with a high degree of autonomy. Designed akin to a matrix organization, the Enterprise Model combines the benefits of both centralized and decentralized management, enhancing the university's agility and responsiveness to the dynamic needs of its students and broader societal challenges.

This entrepreneurial framework fosters an environment where each SEBU operates as an independent entity, yet is interconnected with the university's core mission. The SEBUs are empowered to develop specialized programs, services, and products that directly meet the unique demands of their specific audiences.

Leadership within the Enterprise Model is both collaborative and authoritative; decisions are made efficiently at various levels, from the President to the Heads of SEBUs and Chief Officers, all incorporating feedback from relevant stakeholders. This model abolishes traditional silos and eschews the need for consensus, ensuring that no single entity can veto the decisions of another, thereby maintaining a streamlined and effective decision-making process. In this model, every faculty member reports to a Dean who oversees their daily work and performance evaluations.

Our Mission:
We are dedicated to delivering quality education and experiences that produce outstanding environmentally competent professionals and inspire individuals from all walks of life to steward sustainable ecosystems.

The Opportunity:
The Career Coach will oversee retention, registration, academic planning, and advising for students at Unity Environmental University at Pineland. The primary responsibility is to provide academic advising and meet retention goals. This position functions as the primary contact for a set of students, and will act as a liaison with other units for more complex inquiries. The Coach provides student support through academic planning, communication, and outreach to students, as well as providing resources and tools for success while maintaining accurate records and they must also have knowledge of financial aid and billing processes and attend regular trainings.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Review student files to make sure that students are on track to successfully meet learning goals.
• Support satisfactory academic progress through graduation.
• Oversee the advising processes and register assigned students.
• Ensure positive student experience and academic success.
• Serve as the primary contact for the day-to-day relationships around retention and advising.
• Commitment to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through connecting them to appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Carry a portfolio of a minimum of 150 registered students at any one time.
• Cross-train to provide support and backfill for Career Imagineers during high demand periods.
• Reach out to students regularly through phone calls, emails, and effective technologies as part of the student support process.
• Work with Enterprise student support resources on behalf of students as necessary.
• Work with In Person Education staff and leaders to develop strategies for effective advising and retention efforts.
• Ensure students are successful in their courses by providing them with resources and tools to succeed.
• Create and maintain academic plans for students through graduation.
• Collaborate with the program faculty and academic staff on student learning issues and scheduling needs.
• Meet or exceed retention goals, which are set annually.
• Become knowledgeable and articulate about Unity Environmental University at Pineland, its programs, market niche, strategies and procedures.
• Understand how to work with diverse learners.
• Maintain appropriate records and submit timely reports on all retention activities as needed.
• Pro-actively communicate challenges, successes, and failures with leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Do you have the skills?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in customer service, student advising or related field
• Excellent initiative and organizational skills with ability to work both autonomously and in a team.
• Great time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with students from diverse political/socioeconomic backgrounds and a wide range of physical and academic abilities.
• Good skills in word processing, spreadsheets and computerized database systems.
• Personal commitment to the environmental focus and mission of the Institution.
• Ability to function effectively within a matrix organizational structure, maintaining open lines of communication while being discreet, courteous, and well poised.
• Valid Maine Driver’s License with a good driving record.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Previous experience working with online learning platforms.
• Working knowledge of career services, financial aid, or registrar functions
• Knowledge of database systems such as CRM and SIS, including Salesforce

*Are you contemplating the job but uncertain if you should apply? We encourage you to reach out to us regardless. At our company, we acknowledge that not everyone begins their professional journey with equal advantages, opportunities, or privileges. Therefore, we value your unique skills and experiences. Take a chance and submit your application; you may be precisely the individual we're searching for!*

Location: Pineland Farms, New Gloucester, Maine
Just a half hour from Portland, Unity Environmental University Headquarters, Unity Environmental University Distance Education, In-Person @ Pineland, and the School of Environmental Business & Sustainable Ventures are based at the Pineland Farms campus. The facilities are within easy access to one of the fastest-growing cities for startups in the country.

Work Schedule:
Work hours are specific to the requirements of this position and can include days, evenings, and weekends. Working extended hours required as needed. Must be flexible and cooperative in fulfilling responsibilities and meeting the Institution’s needs. Although Unity Environmental University employees are generally scheduled to work at their specifically assigned locations, there are times when travel is necessary and employees are required from time to time to attend events, meetings or work temporary assignment at any Unity Environmental University location.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of either hand for repetitive movements such as grasping, grasping and turning, and fine manipulation is required as is the ability to use the telephone for internal and external communications.

Company Perks:
Unity Environmental University offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation and benefits package for its faculty and staff. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid holidays off
• 4 weeks of PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with up to 8% match
• Relocation Assistance