What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor & Success Coach (Grant-Funded) position at Bay Path University?
About Bay Path University :
When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal : to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to prepare students to not only meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities but to also thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. That spirit and philosophy is best reflected in our shared vision, "At Bay Path, every learner's dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized."
Recognizing that our learners come first, we know it is equally important that we develop, cultivate, and sustain a culture that binds us together as a community. As part of the University's ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, we draw upon our eight Core Values-beliefs that provide the internal framework and a moral compass for how we work and interact with each other.
Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges and Graduate Programs by The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA, and a satellite location in East Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.
For 125 years, we have been committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or We Empower Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change. Be Bay Path.
We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.
Job Description :
- Position code : AASCTWC
- Job type : Full-time
- Hours : 8 : 30 am- 5 : 00 pm EST, but may vary including evenings and weekends
- Schedule : Monday - Friday
- Position Location : Hybrid, Longmeadow
Job Summary :
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Retention & Student Success, and in close collaboration with the Director of Retention & Student Success, the Academic Advisor & Success Coach plays a key role in supporting undergraduate students by providing an array of services designed to assist them with successful completion of their degree. By joining an innovation team focused on enhancing recruitment, retention, and degree attainment for its undergraduate students, this individual will facilitate academic success by helping students make informed decisions about achieving their educational goals.
We are seeking an Academic Advisor & Success Coach to join our dedicated team at the Center for Student Success & Advising. The Academic Advisor & Success Coach will provide comprehensive support services to students. These support services may include providing information to students on transitioning to college learning; degree requirements; academic policies and procedures specific to the student's discipline; graduation requirements; guidance on decisions about fields of study, course selection, academic and administrative procedures, policies and services; assistance with setting attainable academic and career goals; monitor academic progress of students; administer on-going outreach and communication with students; facilitate learning communities and assist with other activities to enhance the student experience such as orientations, tutoring services, disability accommodations.
Key Responsibilities : The Academic Advisor & Success Coach's primary responsibility is to inform and guide students to stay on track from enrollment to graduation. The Academic Advisor & Success Coach will serve as students' main point of contact and guide them to achieve academic, personal, and career success. Academic Advisor & Success Coaches will assist students' in developing an electronic Learning Plan, and will engage in consistent communication with the student especially at key junctures in their academic journey. Academic Advisor & Success Coaches will help to foster inclusivity and create group identity through social networking and participation in Pathway-related, co-curricular activities.
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Additional Information :
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Bay Path University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community.
Application Instructions :
Applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, the contact information for four (4) professional, work related references and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.
Bay Path University is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and learning in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, women and all underrepresented backgrounds. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Bay Path University is committed to fostering diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.
Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background checking.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1168.
