Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Academic Success and Retention - Maryville, United States - Northwest Missouri State University

Description

Location : NorthwestMaryville campus in Maryville, MO

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number:

Department: Academic Success and Retention

Opening Date: 04/25/2024

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time, 12-month

PRIMARY DUTY: This highly collaborative position is responsible for serving as an academic advisor for students as well as facilitating intensive and individualized data-based interventions and instructing university required courses which provide support and accountability for students. The Academic Advisor and Success Coach provides support to students, including assistance with preregistration, exploration of various majors, and provide connections to various resources/services on campus to aid student success and retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serve as an academic advisor and success coach for first and second year college students. Aid with course selection and student registration, connections to campus resources, introduction to profession-based experiences to support the select major.
2. Provide personalized advisement including use of a student's interests, strengths, and skills to foster connections.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of various academic majors/disciplines and understanding of university policies.
4. Utilize various technology platforms (Northwest Success 360, Mongoose, Northwest Online, CatPaws, DegreeWorks, and Banner) daily to view advisee information, record advisee interactions, and schedule appointments.
5. Collaborate and coordinate with lead Academic Advisor and Success Coach and Associate Academic Success & Retention leadership to foster a supportive and informed cross-functional approach to advisement and student success.
6. Effectively communicate with Department Chair/School Director, faculty members, and students in specified discipline.
7. Initiate, develop, and maintain strong relationships with students and those participating in academic recovery or academic success coaching.
8. Deliver curriculum for Northwest's Strategies for Academic Success course and Academic Success Coaching course.
9. Collaborate with Chair/Director and faculty within assigned departments/schools to assist with prospective student visits, major visit days and freshmen onboarding during SOAR, Advantage and throughout the two years of enrollment.
10. Coordinate with members of the Academic Advising and Success Coaching team and Academic Success & Retention leadership to provide intensive, individualized assistance to students on academic probation, including monitoring academic performance.
11. Meet weekly on an individual basis with a caseload of students on academic probation or students electing to participate in the academic success coaching program, providing education regarding time management and organizational skills, study skills, and assistance with task analysis and to develop an individualized learning path.
12. Serve as a trusted resource to students to ensure they understand the path to continued academic success or steps and process to return to academic good standing.
13. Attend and participate in Academic Success & Retention unit meetings and collaborate with team members to meet unit goals.
14. Perform administrative tasks and other duties as assigned, including introduction of institutional initiatives related to student academic success and retention.

REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field and completion of Master's degree within one year of hire date.
Experience: 1-3 years related experience working with undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds or working in student services.
Skills: Excellent skills in communication (written, oral, and interpersonal with an emphasis in relating to student needs), collaboration, learning strategies, planning and time management, problem analysis and resolution.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an office environment with a work schedule determined based on service needs, which will likely include early morning, night, and/or weekend hours.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through

Founded in 1905 and , Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the , , the R.T. Wright Farm, and , a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and 99 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and in tuition, which is , saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the ""

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.

The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at