St. Olaf College Looking for Coaching and Student Success Specialist Full Time

Description

Essential Job Duties:

1.Manage the Academic Probation Program

• Coach approximately 20-30 students participating in Probation Advising each semester
• Manage Success Coaching list and student notification
• Develop and revise materials each semester for Success Coaches and students

2.Provide Academic Skills Coaching and Workshops

• Provide one-on-one academic skills coaching meetings to students
• Provide workshops on study/test taking skills and strategies, reading strategies, time management, test anxiety, mindfulness, etc.
• Develop coaching materials on a wide range of academic support areas including time management, test anxiety, research – based learning strategies and study strategies

3.General Office Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental advising, especially during registration periods
• Assist with all Academic Success Center support activities such as meetings, new student orientation activities, reporting, data collection, and grant writing.
• Serve as a back-up to other staff in Academic Success Center and assist as needed
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and contribute to the center’s effective operation
• Collaborate with a wide range of campus partners
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.

4. Coordinate Individual Major Program (.12 FTE)

• Explain Individual Major Program, policies and procedures to interested students; discuss students’ options for fulfilling their academic goals
• Support collaboration among the Majors and their Advisors, Library staff, the Registrar, and the Director
• Support faculty during their student’s senior year with information about expectations for student senior projects and the role of the faculty advisor
• Provide advice and support for senior students as they complete the major, carry out senior projects, plan public presentations, and complete their web portfolios
• Work with the program team to choose Ken Bonde Award recipients

Work Schedule

Term: Mid-August – mid June

Shift: 35 hours per week to be worked between Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., hours need to be consistent and approved by supervisor, with 40 hours to be worked in mid-August to prepare the Probation Advising process. Occasional evenings and weekends are required; travel up to 5% of the work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities Metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 1-2 trips per year

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree; maintain a valid driver’s license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record

Experience: 2+ years of experience in student services, such as advising underrepresented students, mentoring, tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI), study skills development, and academic coaching, or related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Ed Administration, or another relevant field

Experience: 5+ years of experience in coordinating student services, such as advising underrepresented students, mentoring, tutoring, SI, study skills development, and academic coaching at a liberal arts college; experience using TutorTrac software

Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:

• Manage the Academic Probation Program
• Coach approximately 20-30 students participating in Probation Advising each semester
• Manage Success Coaching list and student notification
• Develop and revise materials each semester for Success Coaches and students

• Provide Academic Skills Coaching and Workshops
• Provide one-on-one academic skills coaching meetings to students
• Provide workshops on study/test taking skills and strategies, reading strategies, time management, test anxiety, mindfulness, etc.
• Develop coaching materials on a wide range of academic support areas including time management, test anxiety, research – based learning strategies and study strategies

• Provide Academic Skills Coaching and Workshops
• Provide one-on-one academic skills coaching meetings to students
• Provide workshops on study/test taking skills and strategies, reading strategies, time management, test anxiety, mindfulness, etc.
• Develop coaching materials on a wide range of academic support areas including time management, test anxiety, research – based learning strategies and study strategies

• General Office Responsibilities
• Provide supplemental advising, especially during registration periods
• Assist with all Academic Success Center support activities such as meetings, new student orientation activities, reporting, data collection, and grant writing.
• Serve as a back-up to other staff in Academic Success Center and assist as needed
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and contribute to the centers effective operation
• Collaborate with a wide range of campus partners
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.

• Coordinate Individual Major Program (.12 FTE)
• Explain Individual Major Program, policies and procedures to interested students; discuss students options for fulfilling their academic goals
• Support collaboration among the Majors and their Advisors, Library staff, the Registrar, and the Director
• Support faculty during their student’s senior year with information about expectations for student senior projects and the role of the faculty advisor
• Provide advice and support for senior students as they complete the major, carry out senior projects, plan public presentations, and complete their web portfolios
• Work with the program team to choose Ken Bonde Award recipients

Work Schedule Term: Mid-August – mid June Shift: 35 hours per week to be worked between Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., hours need to be consistent and approved by supervisor, with 40 hours to be worked in mid-August to prepare the Probation Advising process. Occasional evenings and weekends are required; travel up to 5% of the work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities Metro area) and national travel; overnight trips average 1-2 trips per year

Qualifications
Required Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree; maintain a valid drivers license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record Experience: 2+ years of experience in student services, such as advising underrepresented students, mentoring, tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI), study skills development, and academic coaching, or related work experience
Preferred Qualifications Education: Masters degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Higher Ed Administration, or another relevant field Experience: 5+ years of experience in coordinating student services, such as advising underrepresented students, mentoring, tutoring, SI, study skills development, and academic coaching at a liberal arts college; experience using TutorTrac software
Prerequisites: Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note, St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
Disclaimer: This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.

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