Graduate Success Coach: Academic Support & Growth

WCU Pa; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

West Chester University in Pennsylvania seeks dedicated Success Coaches to support undergraduate and graduate students through the Office of Success Coaching in the Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC). You will provide guidance on time management, study skills, goal setting, and help clients access campus resources.

Bi-weekly supervision and staff meetings ensure ongoing training and skill development. Center hours include Sundays (Virtual) 2-6pm and Mon-Thu 10am-6pm.

Qualifications

• Preference for first-year graduate students in listed programs.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to teach these skills to others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with diverse students.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to clients throughout their academic journey.
• Monitor client progress through maintaining case notes.
• Collaborate with clients to define short-term and long-term academic, personal and social goals.
• Develop realistic and effective action plans to achieve those goals.
• Help clients identify potential challenges and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Connect clients with campus resources.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening and empathy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Graduate student (first-year) in psychology, counselor education, higher education policy and student affairs, education, or social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Outlook

Job description

West Chester University in Pennsylvania seeks dedicated Success Coaches to support undergraduate and graduate students through the Office of Success Coaching in the Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC). You will provide guidance on time management, study skills, goal setting, and help clients access campus resources.

Bi-weekly supervision and staff meetings ensure ongoing training and skill development. Center hours include Sundays (Virtual) 2-6pm and Mon-Thu 10am-6pm.