Academic Coach

Position: Academic Coach I
* Creates purposeful interactions between students and academic institutions to design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.
* Provides goal-oriented advising to students struggling academically to foster informed choices in students' educational planning.
* Assists students in understanding academic policies related to academic standing at the University.
* Assists students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.
* Assumes primary responsibility for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students who are not meeting academic standing policies.
* Assists students in addressing problems and connects them with appropriate support services on campus.
* Conveys implications of various policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.
* Provides general information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
* No prior experience.
* Master’s Degree.
* Experience in teaching, advising, coaching, or related fields.
* Experience working with underserved and non-traditional student groups.
* Ability to collaborate with faculty and staff and to interact effectively with students.
* Ability to use early alerts systems, scheduling systems, and CRM systems.
* Ability to use the student information systems, BANNER.
* Ability to use good judgment and work effectively under pressure.
* Ability to work as a member of the team. Ability to work individually or in groups to complete projects.
* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
* Ability to develop and deliver presentations to students and faculty.
* Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide excellent customer service to students, employees, and the community.
* Ability to multi task.
* Excellent verbal and communication skills.
** Summary of

Employee Benefits:

** The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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