Graduate Student Success Coach (GA) — Flexible Hours

Avila Partnership; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Job summary

Avila University is seeking a Graduate Assistant - Student Success Coach in Kansas City, MO. The GA will work one-on-one with students to identify challenges, develop improvement strategies, and connect them with campus resources.

The position is in-person with a flexible weekly schedule and 220 working hours during the academic year. Tuition remission is provided for 12 graduate credit hours per academic year (6 fall, 6 spring).

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University.
• International students are not eligible for graduate assistantships.
• Bachelor's degree required; minimum 3.0 GPA; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work one-on-one with students and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with college students preferred but not required.
• GA term up to two full academic years; hours align with class schedule.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with students to provide academic success coaching.
• Help students develop time management, study skills, goal setting, and communication with professors.
• Assist students in balancing academic and personal commitments.
• Connect students with campus resources and support services.
• Record meeting notes and outreach in Navigate; participate in team training/meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

One-on-one coaching

Education

Graduate program in Avila University

Bachelor's degree

GPA 3.0

Tools

Navigate

Job description

Avila University is seeking a Graduate Assistant - Student Success Coach in Kansas City, MO. The GA will work one-on-one with students to identify challenges, develop improvement strategies, and connect them with campus resources.

The position is in-person with a flexible weekly schedule and 220 working hours during the academic year. Tuition remission is provided for 12 graduate credit hours per academic year (6 fall, 6 spring).