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Academic Success Coach (TRIO)
Job Description
Academic Success Coach (TRIO)
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Columbia State Community College is recruiting for an Academic Success Coach (TRIO)
The Academic Success Coach for participants in the Student Support Services program is responsible for developing and providing direct services to students in support of their academic achievement, persistence, graduation and transfer. The position provides case management services to students selected to participate in the grant funded Student Support Services program which targets students who are low income, first generation or disabled.
This is a grant funded position located at the Lawrenceburg Campus.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in participant recruitment and selection.
- Develop and monitor student success plans with participants.
- Conduct individual and group academic counseling and case management services.
- Cooperates with faculty, advisors, financial aid office, career services, university center and other offices that provide support to participant success.
- Conduct Summer Bridge Program and/or other programs that contribute to participant success.
- Collect participant data that support evaluation of the program.
- Maintain accurate records of student participation in services and activities.
- Promotes relationships with transfer institutions, and informs advisors as changes occur.
Supplemental Functions:
- Serves on college committees.
- Participates in other college activities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics:
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; knowledge of personal counseling, career counseling, and testing; conflict-resolution and referral skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
- Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, students, and community members.
- Ability to work well as an effective team member.
- Computer, office management, and organizational skills.
Working Conditions:
1. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as evening and weekend work is required.
2. Based at Lawrenceburg but requires travel to other sites and centers.
3. Extensive use of personal computer.
Titles Supervised:
Part-time program personnel as assigned
Requirements of the Position
1. Baccalaureate degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related area.
2. Three or more years experience in an academic advising or counseling environment
3. One year experience working with low income, first generation, or students with disabilities.
4. Knowledge, understanding and/or experience with the needs of disadvantaged college students.
5. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and experience with Banner Student Information System
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to work with and communicate effectively with diverse populations
Hiring Salary Range: $39,590 - $49,480
This is a grant funded position located at the Lawrenceburg Campus.
About Columbia State Community College:
As Tennessee’s first community college (established in 1966), Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five of our campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents. Columbia State is known for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
Columbia State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Columbia State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other category protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:
Laura Jent, Director of Human Resources
ljent1@columbiastate.edu
665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
931-540-2521
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: No
Requisition Number: req8280
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