Student Success Advisor

Description

Basic Functions:

At Greenville University, an academic coach works closely with students to help them succeed academically by offering personalized support tailored to their unique needs. They assist with time management, goal setting, study strategies, and organizational skills, while also providing encouragement and accountability within GNRL100. Academic coaches at Greenville University strive to create a supportive environment where students can build confidence, develop critical academic skills, and navigate challenges effectively to achieve their educational and personal goals.

Student Success Coach 

• Recognize the unique challenges faced by commuter and non-athletic students and provide tailored support that addresses their specific needs for success and engagement on campus.
• Provide proactive outreach and academic coaching for academically at-risk students to help them address their individual learning needs to increase achievement and persistence.
• Work with students, in collaboration with faculty and staff, to promote the planning of intentional academic pathways.
• Monitor individual student progress and work collaboratively with other Greenville University student support and student alert processes.
• Coordinate and offer programs tied to academic success and persistence, including a summer bridge program for conditionally admitted first-year students and specific resources for academically at-risk students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to intentionally connect academic work and skill development to the exploration of career pathways.
• Teach a section of GNRL100 – Path/Strategies for Success or Academic Probation Course 
• The planning and implementation of presentations for students geared towards student success. 

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills Required:

• Master’s degree in student Affairs or related field preferred
• Experience in Student Development or desire to pursue a degree in a related field.
• Agreement with the purpose of Greenville University and demonstration of a mature Christian faith.
• Leadership, initiative, strong written and verbal communication skills, and administrative ability.
• Student development and counseling theories as well as skills suitable for housing, residence life; discipline, and supervisory decisions.
• Knowledge of procedures and theory in the field of housing and residence life; ability to assimilate and disseminate such knowledge.
• Ability to work as a vital member of the Residence Life Senior Staff and Student Life team.
• A vision and commitment to an intentionally developmental residence life program within a Christian, liberal arts college framework.

Salary Band: $29,250-$88,000/ Annually. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions and department budget.  

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Greenville University's Mission: 

Greenville University is liberal arts University that empowers students for lives of character and service through a transforming Christ-centered education. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to be a Christ-centered institution. 

GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY: The university is located 50 miles east of St. Louis in an attractive residential community of approximately 7,000 people. Greenville was founded in 1892 and is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church yet draws students from 40+ denominations. For additional information, please visit our website: www.greenville.edu. 

Greenville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, family responsibilities, or  national or ethnic origin, in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Greenville University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle statement and to enforce a religiously based code of conduct for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Greenville University, as an educational institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church USA, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).