Online Student Success Mentor

hcu; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Christian University seeks an Online Student Success Mentor to support adult and graduate students from first day through graduation. The role focuses on student engagement, coaching, and retaining students toward degree completion.

The position emphasizes coaching, progress monitoring, and connecting students with services across the university to promote success and timely graduation. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential and occasional evening hours may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in education-related field preferred.
• Ability to use PC and Mac systems to perform daily tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with others.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Communicate student services, retention and degree completion.
• Ability to work independently while functioning within a collaborative environment.
• Assist students in setting short/long term goals and follow up.
• Monitor academic progress, engagement and student well-being and intervene when at risk.
• Refer and connect students to appropriate university resources.
• Respond to emails and callbacks within 24 business hours, ideally same day.
• Provide customer service and support for new and matriculated students.
• Assist with special projects and temporary duties as assigned by Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Team collaboration

Student support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Online Student Success Mentor

Reports to: Director of Online Student Success

Job Status: Non-exempt

Position Summary

The Online Student Success Mentor serves the Adult & Graduate Studies to work with the online student body by supporting the academic goals from the first day of class through matriculation onto graduation. The position supports the University's mission by student engagement, coaching and retaining the student for degree completion.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate student services, retention and degree completion.
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a highly collaborative environment.
• Assist students in setting short/long term goals and follow up with students.
• Monitor academic progress, engagement and student well-being and proactively intervene when indicators show student is at risk.
• Refer and connect students to appropriate university resources, including the Registrar, Financial Aid, Career and Calling, academic departments, counseling, tutoring, accessibility services, and technical support.
• Respond to emails and or callbacks within 24 business hours with the goal of same day.
• Provide customer service and support for new and matriculated students.
• Assist with special projects and temporary duties as assigned by Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in education related field preferred but not required.
• Ability to use PC and Mac systems to perform daily tasks.
• Must have a good work ethic and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent organizational, project, and time management skills
• Adherence and support of the Houston Christian University statement of belief as required by the Preamble of the By-Laws of the university.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn and use specific business software and hardware
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 25 lbs. - occasionally
• Ability to sit - extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for an extended period - occasionally
• Ability to walk reasonable distances - occasionally
• Ability to bend or stoop - occasionally
• Ability to climb or reach overhead - occasionally
• Ability to communicate via speech, hearing and sight - frequently
• Ability to work directly with students and diverse learner populations
• Availability to maintain a flexible, and student friendly schedule including occasional evenings and weekends if needed

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with a diverse student body. It has access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. For more information about the University, visit hc.edu.

The University has implemented its Ten Pillars vision (hc.edu/vision) and anticipates significant growth in student enrollment and university programs. The successful candidate will also be able to articulate a vision for the role of his or her discipline at HCU that is supportive of the Ten Pillars vision statement.

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University sets forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of personnel.

Disclaimer

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