Student Success Coach

Georgia Northwestern Technical College; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking a Student Success Coach to be located on the Floyd County Campus. Travel to other campuses may be required to meet operational needs.

The Student Success Coach coordinates and conducts focused academic advising and student support services to help students persist in their program of study. The role includes student advisement, academic progress review (traditional, online, and hybrid), and development and coordination of retention efforts for

Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university; experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, organizational, technology, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct focused academic advising and student support services to help students persist in their program of study.
• Provide student advisement and review academic progress (traditional, online, and hybrid).
• Develop and coordinate retention strategies for new and continuing students.
• Gather statistics and develop retention strategies to improve persistence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Student Success Coach

Agency

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000005179

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$42,640

Job Description

Student Success Coach Full Time Floyd County Campus

Georgia Northwestern Technical College is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Student Success Coach to be located on the Floyd County Campus and will be required to travel to other campuses to meet operational requirements. The Student Success Coach will be responsible for coordinating and conducting focused academic advising and student support services to help students persist in their program of study. This position provides services which include student advisement, academic progress review (traditional, online, and hybrid), and development and coordination of retention efforts for new and continuing students. The Student Success Coach gathers statistical information and develops strategies to retain students. This grant-funded position will report to the Director of Advisement. This is a 40-hours per week position. This position requires an on-campus work environment presence and does not offer a telework option.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, technology skills, and decision-making skills.
• *Note* Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a supporting discipline or a related field
• At least two (2) years of working experience in an adult education environment.
• Experience working within a multi-campus operation.
• Possess research and analytical skills, problem solving skills, prioritizing skills, and data entry skills.

Physical Demands

Work is typically performed in a classroom or office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings. The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects to a light to medium weight. Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes. If the job involves driving, physical requirements include the ability to operate a vehicle and sit for extended periods.

Salary

$42,640

Benefits

If this is a part-time position, no benefits are available. If this is a full-time position, benefits include: 13 paid State holidays, annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, educational support leave, options in the State of Georgia health and flexible benefits package, 401K & 457 options, a choice of two retirement systems dependent upon position: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia or the Employee’s Retirement System of Georgia.

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Title IX and Equity Coordinator

Linda McEntire, Floyd County Campus, Building I Room 105, 706-516-5184, [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent *and* one (1) year of work-related experience or Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate*and* one (1) year of work-related experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.