Job TitleAcademic Success Coach I (COAS) Agency Texas A&M International University Department College Of Arts & Sciences Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationLaredo, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description Job Summary The Academic Success Coach I, under supervision, addresses individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of students to the University. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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 prior to or during the first year to foster informed choices in students’ educational planning. Suggests and directs access of University resources relevant to career investigation. Assists students in understanding academic studies, curriculum requirements, and the relationship between majors and careers. Develops class schedules based on individual student needs and previous academic preparation. 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 assigned to the University. 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. 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 may be assigned. Minimum Requirements Education – Bachelor’s degree. Experience – No prior experience required. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: Word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Ability to: Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Licensing / Professional Certification – None. Physical Requirements – This position requires employees to be able to easily slide in and out of the booth seating. To foster a team atmosphere while providing an environment conducive to one-on-one student advising. The advising center utilizes commercial quality banquette type booths to allow for collaboration while ensuring privacy. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Supervision of Others This position generally does not supervise employees. Other Requirements Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Position requires on campus, face-face interactions. Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. Salary: $17.54/hourly INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include: Resume Cover Letter At least 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information, and Unofficial transcript(s) Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. 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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities. Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. 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