Academic Success Coach - TRIO SSS SmartPath

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking an Academic Success Coach - TRIO-SSS SmartPath to provide mentorship and academic support to participants on a part-time basis. You will help students develop study skills, time management, and engagement strategies while connecting them to campus resources.

The role supports program staff and events, with a focus on student success and positive academic behaviors in a multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Enrolled as a college or university student with at least sophomore standing.
• Experience in peer mentoring, tutoring, or student leadership, with interest in student success or higher education careers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a peer mentor to SmartPath participants and encourage continued engagement.
• Provide individual or small group tutoring to reinforce study skills and time management.
• Facilitate or support study groups and academic success activities with program staff.
• Connect students with tutoring, workshops, and campus resources.
• Encourage participation in program events and student engagement activities.

Skills

Academic mentorship

Student engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Responsibilities

The Academic Success Coach - TRIO-SSS SmartPath is a part-time,peer-level role within the TRIO SSS SmartPath program, providingmentorship and academic support to participants. The position helpsstudents build study skills, time management, and engagementstrategies, connects them to campus resources, and supports programstaff with events and activities. This role is supportive andprogram-specific, without independent program leadership ormulti-disciplinary academic responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Serves as a peer mentor, encouraging SmartPath participants tostay engaged and focused on their academic goals.
• 2. Provides individual or small group tutoring that reinforcesstudy skills, time management, and course completionstrategies.
• 3. Facilitates or supports study groups and academic successactivities in coordination with program staff.
• 4. Connects students with campus academic resources, such astutoring, workshops, and support services.
• 5. Encourages consistent participation in program events,workshops, and studentengagement activities.
• 6. Monitors participant engagement and alerts program staff ifadditional academic support is needed.
• 7. Supports program events, outreach initiatives, and studentengagement efforts.
• 8. Demonstrates positive academic behaviors, professionalism, andserves as a role model for participants.
• 9. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of anacceptable equivalency diplom a.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Enrolled as a college or university student with at leastsophomore-level standing.
• 2. Background similar to the SmartPath student population (e.g.,first-generation or income-eligible).
• 3. Experience in peer mentoring, tutoring, or student leadership,with an interest in student success, leadership development, orhigher education careers.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• 1. Demonstrated academic success and ability to model effectivestudy habits.
• 2. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, andprogram staff.
• 3. Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• 4. Ability to treat confidential information withsensitivity.
• 5. Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel,PowerPoint) and the ability to become proficient withvideoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom.
• 6. Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty andstaff.
• 7. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communicationskills.
• 8. Ability to clearly explain concepts and ideas in a variety ofways to improve student learning.
• 9. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
• 10. Committed to working in a multi-cultural environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• 1. Works inside an office or meeting spaces.
• 2. May work occasional evenings or weekends based on programactivities and student schedules.
• 3. May travel to other campus locations to support students andprogram activities.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying thisposition. The employee will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties as requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

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Pay Benefits and WorkSchedule

$15.00 hourly up to 20 hours per week

This position is funded through a federal grant (P042A251385).The anticipated end date is September 24, 2030, with employment contingent upon the continued availability of grantfunding.

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Conditions ofEmployment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at SeminoleState College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal backgroundchecks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees,and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for oneyear or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine whichbackground checks shall be conducted for each position, based uponits review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of theposition. These include, but are not limited to, positions thathave access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas andconfidential information; positions that have the capability tocreate, delete, and alter records; and positions that areresponsible for the care and instruction of children. The Collegewill conduct various types of background checks which may include,but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver'slicense check, previous employment and references.

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Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer andstrictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, andregulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered jobapplicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. We recommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or email address www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed until such a review has been completed.

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