Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Student Success Assistant
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAtlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) is a dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives through education. The Student Success Assistant will provide academic support and coordinate success activities for students, focusing on retention and holistic individual support.
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Responsibilities
Provides academic support services, workshops, individual and/or small group consultative services designed to assist students with developing and implementing tools to succeed academically
Provide academic coaching, outreach efforts to students who have been identified within a special population (i.e. cohort-partnership groups, at-risk, or academic warning)
Identify academic support resources for improving students achievement and persistence
Work closely with Faculty for students who have received an academic alert referral and in academic jeopardy
Student Success Coordinator will assist and connect students with discipline specific study materials to achieve academic success
Student Success Coordinator in this classification must possess effective communication, and public relations skills, as they are required to interact continually with students. In addition, the Student Success Coordinator will adhere to strict confidentiality and other ethical standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution (Masters preferred)
At least one year of experience working with undergraduate students or young adults in a tutorial, coaching, academic, retention, or career services counseling capacity at a high school level or in a higher education support setting
Demonstrated experience or interest in helping students transfer into and out of bachelor-level degree granting programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Able to work independently, self-starter, strong initiative to meet metrics that are results-driven
Be able to collaborate as a team member
Exhibit superior interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Demonstrable passion for AMSC's mission, values, and strategic plan
Persistent
Attention to Detail
Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
Mature and proactive
Open-Minded
Focus on Student Success
Consistent improvement and accountability
Exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy
Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Adhere to strict confidentiality and other ethical standards
Must be clearly student-focused on student success in both philosophy and purpose
Should also be able to manage stress well and be flexible in a changing, fast-paced environment
Unofficial transcripts
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Contact information for 3 professional references
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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