Kennesaw State University · 18 hours ago
Student Success Coach
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expKennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, aiming to transform lives through academic excellence and strong community partnerships. The Student Success Coach provides guidance to students regarding personal, social, academic, educational, and career concerns, while connecting them with appropriate resources and assisting in their overall development.
Education
Responsibilities
Facilitates and conducts required student coaching in assigned area and completes coaching reports for each student meeting
Counsels, provides guidance, and connects students with appropriate campus resources to assist with questions, challenges, issues and/or concerns
Assists students in defining academic, personal, and career goals; supports students with building life skills; encourages co-curricular and/or extracurricular involvement; and facilitates leadership development
Researches and follows up on student concerns to ensure concerns have been addressed or resolved; provides crisis intervention as necessary
Assist in the development of customized student success programming
Conducts workshops and academic success events for students
Monitors student progression towards degree completion and graduation
Utilizes university systems to initiate/manage student campaigns, sends notifications, reviews pertinent student data, and examine file notes
Assists in tracking and analyzing key metrics to assess the impact of graduation coaching
Serves on program, department, college and/or university committees as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
One (1) year of related work experience
Able to utilize career and personality inventories
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Knowledgeable in high impact practices, trends in advising, and general education requirements for degree programs
Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as they apply to financial aid
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Preferred
Working knowledge of Banner (Ellucian) and EAB Navigate preferred
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Experience working or teaching at an institution of higher education
Company
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.31MKey Investors
National Cemetery Administration
2024-06-17Grant· $0.31M
2022-03-02Grant
Leadership Team
Anna Bilyeu
Educational Technology Specialist/Project Lead with KSU iTeach
Steven Smalt
Accounting Professor
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