Graduate Student Success Coach - One-on-One Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Graduate tuition remission

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and the ability to balance academic and personal commitments.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and enrolled in a graduate program at Avila University.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively one-on-one with students.
• Experience with college students is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet individually with students to provide academic success coaching.
• Help students develop skills like time management, study skills, goal setting, and communicating with professors.
• Connect students with appropriate campus resources and support services.
• Provide outreach to students identified through Navigate alerts and progress reports.
• Record student meeting notes and outreach in Navigate.
• Participate in training and meetings with the Student Success team as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

One-on-one work

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate program enrollment at Avila University

Job description

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

The role emphasizes confidentiality, strong communication, and the ability to balance academic and personal commitments.