Graduate Success Coach - Online Programs

Oral Roberts University; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oral Roberts University seeks a Graduate Success Coach for Online Programs to guide online graduate learners in navigating university processes and achieving educational goals. This full‑time role serves as the primary contact for a designated group of online students, offering proactive outreach and support.

The position emphasizes developing personalized success plans, fostering meaningful conversations, and coordinating engagement initiatives across university resources.

Qualifications

• Two years of related work experience in higher education, customer service or related field.
• Must be computer‑literate, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to articulate information verbally and in writing.
• Must have an eye for detail due to the need for accurate record keeping/recording of personal, monetary, and time‑sensitive information.
• Must be self‑motivated, driven to meet goals, possess a strong work ethic, and be able to prioritize.
• Must have the ability to exercise discretionary judgment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, leadership, and time‑management skills.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student records and sensitive information.
• Must work well as a team member and independently; adapt to regulations and policies; relate to diverse audiences.
• Must prioritize multiple tasks amid a fast‑paced environment while remaining professional.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary representative of the University to a designated group of graduate online learners, acting as their main point of contact and advocate. Provides hands‑on support to help students navigate University processes and procedures.
• Monitors each student’s progress toward course registration each term, addressing questions and resolving issues as they arise. Conducts proactive outreach through calls, reminders, and follow‑up communication.
• Assists students in developing personalized success plans and setting realistic academic and personal goals. Builds strong relationships that foster meaningful, developmental conversations and motivates students to achieve their educational objectives.
• Coordinates and supports initiatives that promote student engagement among online learners. Encourages participation and connects students with available resources and services to address challenges.
• Maintains proactive communication regarding course completion, enrollment‑related matters, and progress toward degree completion.
• Cultivates strong connections between online learners and ORU, helping students understand and engage with the University’s culture and systems.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal departments that support online learners, ensuring clear communication and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Multilingual ability

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Time management

Discretionary judgment

Problem solving

Leadership

Confidentiality

Teamwork & independence

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Graduate Success Coach - Online Programs

Oral Roberts University is a non-profit organization whose staff and faculty actually make a difference in the lives of its students. We pride ourselves on our culture and the values we uphold. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we want you to make us even better!

JOB DESCRIPTION - FULL TIME

The Graduate Success Coach for Online Programs serves as the primary point of contact to a selected group of online graduate learners for the purpose of helping them navigate the University’s processes and procedures, supporting them with completing their educational goals, and providing assistance to each student as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the primary representative of the University to a designated group of graduate online learners, acting as their main point of contact and advocate. Provides hands‑on support to help students navigate University processes and procedures.


• Monitors each student’s progress toward course registration each term, addressing questions and resolving issues as they arise. Conducts proactive outreach through calls, reminders, and follow‑up communication.


• Assists students in developing personalized success plans and setting realistic academic and personal goals. Builds strong relationships that foster meaningful, developmental conversations and motivates students to achieve their educational objectives.


• Coordinates and supports initiatives that promote student engagement among online learners. Encourages participation and connects students with available resources and services to address challenges.


• Maintains proactive communication regarding course completion, enrollment‑related matters, and progress toward degree completion.


• Cultivates strong connections between online learners and ORU, helping students understand and engage with the University’s culture and systems.


• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal departments that support online learners, ensuring clear communication and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.


• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• Two (2) years of related work experience in higher education, customer service or related field required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Must be computer‑literate, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The ability to speak multiple languages is a plus.


• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to articulate information verbally and in writing.


• Must have an eye for detail due to the need for accurate record keeping/recording of personal, monetary, and time‑sensitive related information.


• Must be self‑motivated, driven to meet goals, possess a strong work ethic, and be able to prioritize.


• Must have the ability to exercise discretionary judgment.


• Excellent problem‑solving, leadership, and time‑management skills are a must.


• Maintains a high level of confidentiality at all times regarding both student records and internally sensitive information.


• Must have the ability to work both as a team member and independently; use sound judgment regarding organizational and departmental regulations, procedures, and policies; quickly establish and maintain rapport with students, faculty, alumni, administration, and those from varying cultural backgrounds.


• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks amid a fast‑paced, high‑demand work environment while always maintaining a professional demeanor.


• Must remain flexible with regard to external factors that may affect the work schedule.

Oral Roberts University promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of differences in race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.