Job Title

Academic Success Coach II (College of Nursing)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Academic Success Coach II, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of students to the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.

Provides goal-oriented advising prior to or during the first year to foster informed choices in students’ educational planning. Suggests and directs access of University resources relevant to career investigation.

Assists students in understanding academic studies, curriculum requirements, and the relationship between majors and careers. Develops class schedules based on individual student needs and previous academic preparation.

Assists students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.

Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the University.

Assists students in addressing problems and connects them with appropriate support services on campus.

Conveys implications of various policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.

Provides general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor’s degree.

Experience – Two years of related experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

Ability to:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Licensing / Professional Certification – None.

Physical Requirements – This position requires employees to be able to easily slide in and out of the booth seating. To foster a team atmosphere while providing an environment conducive to one-on-one student advising. The advising center utilizes commercial quality banquette type booths to allow for collaboration while ensuring privacy.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees.

Other Requirements

Weekend and evening work may be required

Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Salary: $19.06/hourly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials.  The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time.  The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

Resume

Cover Letter

3 professional references and their full contact information

Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application.  “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.