Student Success Coordinator
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Location:
Hattiesburg, MS, US
Company:
William Carey University
Summary:
The Student Success Coordinator is responsible for advising students, managing the university's tutoring program, and monitoring student progress to improve retention and graduation rates. They also provide academic interventions, coordinate testing, and assist with departmental workshops and events.
Requirements:
Hard Skills: Academic Advising, Tutoring Management, Student Retention, Data Documentation, Academic Coaching, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Multitasking, Intervention Planning, Payroll Administration, Relationship Building
Experience: 0-2 years
Job Description:
Job DetailsJob Location: Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS 39401Job Summary
The Student Success Coordinator position is a full-time, twelve-month position. Under the supervision of the Student Success Center Director, the Coordinator is responsible for advising students, managing the university’s tutoring program, and helping students successfully complete their college degree. The Student Success Coordinator must be able to make independent decisions regarding the administration of the tutoring staff. The coordinator must exercise discretion in the advisement of assigned students. This position helps to promote a positive and successful experience for William Carey students to assist with the department’s goal of increasing student retention and graduation rates
Duties and Responsibilities
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.
Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose
Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional financial plan
Advise undecided, probation, and Free Throw students
Coordinate testing for the residual act program
Supervise tutors
Monitor and submit tutoring time sheets and prepare for payroll
Schedule and document sessions with advisees to discuss academic, career, and personal needs
Provide mid-term and end-of-term academic visits with advisees, as well as intermittent needed intervention for students at risk of academic failure
Build relationships with students to encourage student success and engagement
Proactively reach out to students identified as at risk, including but not limited to, poor attendance or consistent tardiness, low participation or motivation, academic standing, course completion, and gaps in student success skills
Assist with departmental workshops, events, and academic coaching as needed
Assist with the annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Student Success Center
Other job-related duties as assigned
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrate good academic advisement skills
Ability to use common office productivity software, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to exercise good organizational skills
Ability to multitask and deal with a variety of situations and people
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, student affairs, counseling, or similar fields
Higher education experience
Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting, and to use standard office equipment including a computer
Must have vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
Must have the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Must have strength and agility to move files, paper boxes, and minor office equipment
Ability to maintain required office hours and perform duties in an on-campus setting
