Academic Success Coach III

Agency

Department

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary:

Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program is seeking a team member who is passionate about preparing first-generation, income-eligible students to pursue a Master’s Degree or Ph.D.  The McNair Program Coordinator will have a working knowledge of the graduate school admissions process, GRE preparation, and the financial resources available for students at the graduate school level, enabling them to conduct academic seminars related to graduate school preparation.  Experience in university administrative procedures, extensive technology skills and managing social media for a business or university department.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and presenting summer seminar series about the graduate school admissions process, including GRE preparation, financial resources, and academic year monthly seminars.

• Responsible for managing bi weekly posts and approving all social media comments for the McNair Scholars program on multiple social media platforms under the direction of the McNair Director.

• Responsible for maintaining university operations for the office, such as producing and sending NOA’s, Travel Vouchers, Requisitions, Purchasing tasks under the director of the McNair Director.

• Individual assistance crafting personal statements and or statements of purpose, proof reading of conference posters, abstracts and graduate school applications for McNair scholars.

• Travel with and chaperone participants to research conferences, special events, and support services for students.

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of scholars as well as tracking their academic progress.

• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.

• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.  Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in progress, or near completion.

• Four (4) years of experience working in higher education, academic programs or student support programs or equivalent work – work as a public counselor may substitute.

• Prior experience working with first-generation college students.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, both oral and written.

• Use of the Colleague student database system and university processes.

• Demonstrated creative and analytical thinking.

• Able to manage multiple, complex projects at once and meet tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe or Canva and database applications.

• Occasional travel with students to research conferences, special events, and support services for students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Communication, English/Literature, or related field.

• Experience working in college TRIO programs such as Student Support Services or McNair Scholars.

• Experience in program planning for graduate school admissions, GRE preparation and funding options.

• Experience coordinating and organizing special events.

• Experience managing social media for a business or university department.

• Excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to speak effectively to faculty, staff, and student audiences.

• Experience conducting research, both qualitative and quantitative

• Preferred shared experience in overcoming barriers similar to the target population.

Applicant Instructions:

Please include the following with your application:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected].

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.