Academic Pathways Coach

Connors State College; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Connors State College in Muskogee, OK seeks a Student Success Coach to serve as the primary contact and resource for students, guiding their educational journey and supporting retention, enrollment, and academic success. You will assist with course selection, advising, and degree planning to help students achieve their goals.

The role emphasizes proactive advising, communication with students and families, and collaboration with campus departments to connect learners with needed resources for

Qualifications

• Associate's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed-upon start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in choosing courses and creating their schedules.
• Discuss degree and program options with students, helping them align academic plans with career goals and providing guidance and counseling as needed.
• Aid in creating solid academic plans by reviewing transcripts and completing degree checks.
• Become knowledgeable about prerequisites and program requirements; apply this knowledge in advising sessions.
• Use transcripts to determine course placement.
• Discuss general college information with students and families.
• Maintain accurate notes and files.
• Build rapport with current and potential students.
• Reach out to medium and high-risk students through various modes of communication.
• Follow up with students as needed.
• Assist students with resume-building and career skills.
• Link students with resources to increase their success.
• Receive admissions applications, review information and process for admissions approval.
• Request required documents from students as needed.
• Communicate with students by providing status updates regarding their admissions status.
• Maintain accurate notes and files.
• Guide students through academic processes including but not limited to: Course Equivalency and Course Substitution Requests; Plan of Study Change; Add/Drop/Withdraw; Transferring; Appeals.
• Work with other departments to troubleshoot and resolve problems relating to admissions, advising and retention.
• Understand functions of other departments on campus and refer students as needed.
• Serve on college and community committees as requested.
• Assist with community events as requested.
• Assist with recruitment event as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ethical judgment

Travel willingness

Flexible hours

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Connors State College in Muskogee, OK seeks a Student Success Coach to serve as the primary contact and resource for students, guiding their educational journey and supporting retention, enrollment, and academic success. You will assist with course selection, advising, and degree planning to help students achieve their goals.

The role emphasizes proactive advising, communication with students and families, and collaboration with campus departments to connect learners with needed resources for