On-Site Academic Success Coach (Part-Time)

Reading Area Community College; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College seeks a part-time Success Coach (Academic Advising) to serve as a general advisor for new and current students, assisting with initial course placement, registration policies, basic financial aid, and campus resources. The role acts as an initial advising contact and supports students through course selection and referrals to campus supports.

Special populations may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One year (full time equivalency) of experience working in a counseling/advising capacity in an educational setting required.
• Experience working with individuals with diverse academic needs.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Internet skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education or human-service related field strongly preferred.
• Community College experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of course sequencing and how to develop an educational plan.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or other college administrative software.

Responsibilities

• Provide new and current student advising drop in services, scheduled appointments and events as assigned.
• Advising sessions may be conducted in person, via phone or computer, however the Advisor will be expected to work on site to provide maximum availability to students.
• Advise, monitor and track special populations of students as assigned.
• Follow placement test score standards and provide guidance on course selection based on student performance.
• Assist students in understanding and adjusting to the demands and culture of higher education.
• Assist with events and other learning opportunities that support career students in reaching their academic and career goals.
• Assist students in maintaining good academic standing, informing them of relevant policies, procedures and campus resources.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of RACC programs (credit and non-credit), and assist students in identifying which programs effectively meet their goals.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of all student contacts.
• Assist students in identifying the most effective and efficient path to program completion.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with all Program Administrators and faculty to ensure that students receive accurate and reliable information.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources for assistance with disability services, academic and personal issues and other college-related concerns.
• Refer students to appropriate community resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience in counseling/advising in educational setting

Diversity in academic needs experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Reading Area Community College seeks a part-time Success Coach (Academic Advising) to serve as a general advisor for new and current students, assisting with initial course placement, registration policies, basic financial aid, and campus resources. The role acts as an initial advising contact and supports students through course selection and referrals to campus supports.

Special populations may be assigned.