Student Success Coach I (SSC 1)

California Baptist University, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Riverside, CALIFORNIA
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Position Information


Job Title Student Success Coach I (SSC 1)
Posting Number S1385P
Pay Range
The compensation for this appointment will range from $23.00 to $23.34 hourly and reflects what California Baptist University reasonably expects to pay for this staff appointment. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to wages, CBU offers a robust suite of employee benefits.

Position Summary Information


Summary
Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with individual students that promote student satisfaction and retention. The Student Success Coach I (SSC 1) meets the non-classroom support needs of students by providing direct solutions to student-related problems, where possible, and by acting as a relationship manager to ensure campus partners provide effective solutions when not within the SSC 1’s scope. The SSC 1 is the student’s principal, if not exclusive, point of contact in the institution, and as such, is responsible for addressing student issues and complaints as they arise. They serve as a student liaison with other functional areas of the organization and assist in developing and maintaining practices that contribute to student satisfaction and retention. They work as part of the retention team under the direct supervision of an Assistant or Associate Director within the University Student Success Coaching Program. Position qualifies to work remotely subject to CBU Telecommuting policy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Serve as the students’ non-faculty primary point of University contact, develop and build supportive relationships with students through virtual and in-person modalities and efficiently track, trend, and assess student needs.
  • Clearly, concisely, and thoroughly advise students on program requirements, academic policies, rules of matriculation, and procedures, assisting with student scheduling and comprehensive degree planning, which may include combinations of academic programs, study abroad, and unforeseen gaps in enrollment and reentry.
  • Serve as a primary contributor to the University’s knowledge base concerning student needs and recommend updates and/or changes to programs, policies and processes, as needed.
  • Initiate and maintain communication to students via all appropriate media, managing outbound activity including the number, type, and nature of student interactions within caseload.
  • Participate in re-recruitment campaigns to re-enter withdrawn students into the University.
  • Meet retention goals including percentage of active student case load that is retained: (a) from first to second term, (b) first academic year, and © graduation.
  • Participate in or conduct group event sessions to effectively achieve the University’s recruitment, enrollment and retention objectives.
  • Meet with chairs and deans on curricular changes, declaration trends, course schedule needs, desired course sequencing, potential career paths, graduate admission requirements, and desired preprofessional and research activities.
  • Refer and facilitate student engagement with campus support services.
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    Supervisory Responsibilities
    This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
    Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ-centered mission and values. 
    • Knowledge, with success in working with students, clients or customers in a service-oriented environment is required.
    • Ability to maintain detailed and consistent student records on an ongoing basis.
    • Ability to build rapport with students through remote media. In-person interactions may occur but are not a key part of this role.
    • Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
    • Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
    • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
    • Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
    • Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
    • Excellent telephone courtesy, knowledge, and experience.
    • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
    • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
    Education and/or Experience
    Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as an academic advisor in a higher education setting is desirable.

    Posting Detail Information


    Open Date 03/18/2024
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    Open Until Filled Yes
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    Nondiscrimination Statement

    State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
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