Academic Success Coach I

About the role

The Academic Success Coach I provides undergraduate academic advising, course planning, coaching, and professional support for all undergraduate students at Texas A&M University - Texarkana. The role builds meaningful relationships, makes referrals, and proactively addresses barriers to academic success while advocating for the institution.

Key responsibilities

• Provide academic advising for all undergraduate students, including course selection, registration, planning, and goal setting.
• Monitor academic progress, intervene for students with alerts, and coordinate retention programs and interventions.
• Develop and deliver advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for diverse student populations.
• Collaborate with campus partners on student success and career development initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively, multitask, and maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred: Master's degree in higher education or related field and at least one year of advising or coaching experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.