Student Success Coach

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Greenville, SOUTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Student Success Coach
Position Number 950040
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department EHH BSOM Academic Affairs
Department Homepage https://medicine.ecu.edu/studentsuccess/
Advertising Department ACADEMIC AFFAIRS-BSOM
Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title Specialist
Working Title Student Success Coach
Number of Vacancies 2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $60,000-$65,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview
Our mission is to deliver personalized, proactive, and holistic support that empowers and inspires each learner to reach academic, personal, and professional goals and to flourish at Brody and beyond. The Office of Student Success and Wellness supports the rigorous academic requirements of graduate school and medical school but, more importantly, for the “whole” Brody learner. Our helping framework is based on elements of the SSIPP model of holistic learner support (Karp & Stacey, 2013).
We emphasize information sharing, skill-building opportunities, affective support, and developmental learning opportunities to nurture the personal, professional, and leadership development of diverse Brody learners.
Moreover, we believe that the best support for learners in graduate school and medical school is holistic, sustained throughout the academic experience as well as strategic, integrated, proactive, and personalized.
We utilize a framework for supporting learning success and development that emphasizes proactive intervention tailored to the situation of each learner. Interventions range from those designed to respond to general concerns to those intended to provide learners with more intensive support.
Job Duties
The Student Success Coach will work as a member of the OSSaW team to help Brody medical students and graduate students develop skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to success and well-being. This position will also work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration, and offices across Academic Affairs units.
60% Academic Coaching
Provides coaching assessment and intervention to aid the development of effective study strategies, time management, organizational skills, and other factors that impact academic preparation and performance.
Provides coaching assessment and intervention related to test preparation for course exams, licensure exams, and high-stakes testing such as USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2.
Coaches students on self-directed learning skills, self-advocacy, and resiliency skills and assists students in identifying and overcoming obstacles that may impede academic, personal, or professional success.
Conducts coaching through individual or group sessions that help students assess their own performance, identify goals and develop academic success plans.
30% Academic Monitoring/Evaluation
Monitors progress of students on caseload with proactive outreach and communication as well as check-ins and scheduled meetings while also responding to students’ questions, concerns, and needs.
Develops and implements procedures for coaching intake, coaching services, and monitoring student progress
Compile and analyze data to evaluate and document coaching services and their impact on medical student and graduate student persistence and success.
10% Administrative
Collaborates with faculty, staff, administration, and team members in organizing and delivering USMLE Step 1 support and USMLE Step 2 support
Refers students to additional academic support resources as appropriate.
Maintains files for each student who receives services
Creates and delivers workshops on various topics that support student success and well-being.
Provides training and supervision support for medical student and graduate student peer tutors and peer coaches.
Contingent upon the availability of funds.
Anticipated hire date October 16, 2023
Minimum Education/Experience
Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Student Affairs or related field with demonstrated knowledge of coaching models that support student success.
Demonstrated experience in an academic setting providing academic support or student development assistance to diverse students.
Demonstrated knowledge of various factors that impact academic performance, e.g. social, emotional, cultural, and cognitive, for diverse higher-education students.
Demonstrated experience in conducting educational workshops, seminars, and/or small group sessions.
Demonstrated experience in working with tutoring and/or peer-assisted learning programs.
Experience working in a team setting that includes students and colleagues.
Experience handling confidential issues.
Have experience working with graduate students, medical students, or other professional students.
Have experience with standardized examinations (e.g. GRE, MAT, NBME Subject examinations, USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3)
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
none
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Preference will be given to applicants with experience and demonstrated achievement as an academic coach or experience working with students as an educator or in another capacity to promote student academic success.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 07/27/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins 08/10/2023
Rank Level
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/64152
AA/EOE
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] .
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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