Job Title: Academic Student Success Coach Location: UNG - Cumming/Forsyth Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 283000 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Job Summary The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Academic Student Success Coach on the Cumming campus. The Academic Coach will be responsible for working closely with the Director for Academic Student Success to serve students and assist with initiatives across the institution with a focus on student success. This position is institutionally funded. Responsibilities
Meet with students one-on-one and in group settings, to provide individualized academic support and interventions, identify appropriate resources and referrals, and in support of institutional retention initiatives. Regularly meet with institutional partners to establish relationships and streamline referrals and institutional collaborations.
Design and implement workshops targeted to both the general student population and special populations identified by leadership.
Serve special student populations and collaborate with institutional partners as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must have demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of student support services theory and practice; evidence of a keen insight into the needs.
Evidence of excellent communication skills.
Abilities and expectations of at-risk students; demonstrated background in program development and coordination.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum two years academic coaching, advising, or counseling experience in an education setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred.
Proposed Salary Minimum Starting Salary: $44,094 Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. Other Information
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires security clearance.
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