On-Campus Holistic Academic & Well-Being Coach

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a DSS Coach to provide proactive academic support and promote student thriving. You will build meaningful relationships with an assigned caseload and help students leverage their strengths to meet academic goals and enhance well-being.

Coaching sessions may occur in offices or other campus locations, with responsibilities expanding to outreach, programming, and data-informed resource design to support student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1 year experience mentoring, coaching, or advising undergraduate or high school students.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment‑based visa status.

Responsibilities

• Coaching (80%): Provide individualized, group, and classroom coaching to students to support their academic, career, and personal development.
• Use strengths-based approaches to coach students in setting and achieving goals related to academic success, career exploration, and personal growth.
• Develop divisional coaching competencies and expertise in your unit’s focus.
• Empower students, foster self-efficacy, and support well-being using a strengths-based approach.
• Manage caseload of students and conduct check-ins to provide ongoing support.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify students needing additional coaching support.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching sessions and student progress using university-approved systems.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a DSS Coach to provide proactive academic support and promote student thriving. You will build meaningful relationships with an assigned caseload and help students leverage their strengths to meet academic goals and enhance well-being.

Coaching sessions may occur in offices or other campus locations, with responsibilities expanding to outreach, programming, and data-informed resource design to support student success.