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Inside Higher Ed · 2 days ago

Academic Success Coach - TRIO DSSS - 261086

Cullowhee, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Western Carolina University is a highly ranked institution recognized for its commitment to employee satisfaction and support. The Academic Success Coach will manage academic programming and proactive services for the TRIO DSSS program, providing student-centered counseling and mentorship to promote academic achievement and retention.

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Responsibilities

Manage academic programming and proactive services for the TRIO DSSS program within the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR)

Provide student-centered, strengths-based counseling, mentorship, case management, and proactive interventions to promote academic achievement and enrollment retention

Assist in data collection and analysis for grant reporting purposes and assist program directors in meeting and evaluating program outcomes

Work alongside the DSSS and OAR teams as a consultant, serving University faculty and staff to ensure accessibility, inclusion, and compliance with federal mandates

Qualification

CounselingStudent advocacyProject managementTRIO program experienceUnderstanding disabilitiesEffective communicationCollaborationOrganizational skills

Required

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment sponsorship or any immigration-related assistance

Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Disability Studies, Special Education, or a closely related academic field

Proven capability to effectively support and engage with students who have diverse backgrounds, learning approaches, and individual needs

Professional commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual differences

Strong organizational and project management skills

Effective communication skills

Preferred

Experience and knowledge of TRIO or similar programs

Knowledge of ADHD, learning disabilities, autism and other neurocognitive differences

Experience and knowledge of barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, or physical and/or neurocognitive differences; experience supporting individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, or physical and/or neurocognitive differences; experience building relationships with individuals with physical or neurocognitive differences

Experience creating presentations, workshops, and training programs both in-person and virtually. Experience leading group and individual academic, career, and/or personal coaching