Success Coach

University of Mississippi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi — Center for Student Success and First Year Experience connects students to a variety of academic, professional, and personal support services to enhance their skills and improve retention and graduation rates.

Responsibilities include guiding students through university resources, supporting orientations and programs, and communicating with targeted student groups while maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides general guidance to students who need help navigating university resources.
• Supports facilitation of student orientations, workshops, and programs.
• Creates and distributes communications to targeted student audiences under general supervision.
• Updates and maintains confidential student records.

Skills

Academic support services

Mentoring

Career counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Department

Center for Student Success and First Year Experience

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Job Summary

Connects students to a variety of academic, professional, and personal support services to enhance their academic skills and increase retention and graduation rates.

Job Description

Provides general guidance to students who need help navigating university resources such as academic support services, mentoring and career counseling programs, mental and physical health care services, and financial management services. Supports facilitation of student orientations, workshops, and programs on the areas listed above. May support student programs designed for targeted student populations, such as first-year students, transfer students, first-generation college students, and/or low-income college students. Creates and distributes communications to targeted student audiences under general supervision. Updates and maintains confidential student records.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role.

Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

Relevant experience | 3 Years | Required

Compensation

$51,604.80 - $77,396.80

Interview Requirements

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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