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Director of College Life Coaching
Job Description
Working Title
Director of College Life CoachingPosition Status
Full TimeDepartment
College LifeGeneral Summary
The Aspen Institute’s Community College Excellence Program, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges, awarded Odessa College its Aspen Prize Rising Star Award in 2017 and 2019, ranking Odessa College among the top five in the nation for improving and advancing student achievement out of 1100 eligible institutions. Odessa College has transformed its culture around how college employees feel toward students, toward each other, toward their jobs and toward their participation in the life and vision of a college whose main goal is to be the best in the nation at improving student outcomes. Employees at Odessa College have truly embraced what it means to be “All In.” Establishing that shared understanding that student success and year-on-year progress toward improving such success is felt as a personal achievement by every employee. The Director of College Life Coaching provides leadership for the College Life Coach team and is responsible for the continued development and expansion of the program. College Life Coaches serve as a primary connection between students and Odessa College. College Life Coaches guide students from entry to completion, and with support from faculty and the Student Success team, provide an additional layer of support to ensure students are successful at Odessa College. College Life Coaches are expected to connect with their assigned students each week using a variety of communication tools, including, but not limited to email, phone conversation, and virtual conferencing. These communications are critical in helping students set and achieve their academic goals, monitor their progress in courses and toward certificate/degree completion, and connect with Odessa College faculty and support services as needed. The successful candidate for this role is highly organized, self-motivated, has strong verbal and written communication skills, and is passionate about student success.
Specific Position Duties
-Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the College Life Coach program;
-Supervise, train, and evaluate College Life Coaches;
-Communicate with assigned students on a weekly basis using a variety of communication tools to support and promote their progress and success at Odessa College;
-Promote student success and persistence through innovative and motivational coaching practices; -Monitor progress and offer proactive support to assigned students; · Respond with urgency to meet students’ needs;
-Collaborate with other professionals at the College to promote a positive, student-centered environment;
-Communicate professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the Odessa College community; Consistently exhibit Odessa College Leadership principles; Other duties as assigned.
-Supervise, train, and evaluate College Life Coaches;
-Communicate with assigned students on a weekly basis using a variety of communication tools to support and promote their progress and success at Odessa College;
-Promote student success and persistence through innovative and motivational coaching practices; -Monitor progress and offer proactive support to assigned students; · Respond with urgency to meet students’ needs;
-Collaborate with other professionals at the College to promote a positive, student-centered environment;
-Communicate professionally and respectfully with students and all other members of the Odessa College community; Consistently exhibit Odessa College Leadership principles; Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in advising, education, or related field; Professional experience coaching/advising college students
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree preferred; Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
Posting Number
P00306PQuick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.odessa.edu/postings/9579*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*