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Success Coach

Long Island University
Brookville, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/16/2025
Department: Center for Student Success and Coaching Campus: Brookville, New York

Basic Function And Scope Of Responsibilities

The Success Coach will be a student's primary point of contact for everything at the University—from academic

advisement and campus involvement to financial aid counseling and career development. The coach will help

students chart and navigate an individual path within the LIU community. Working one-on-one with students,

the Success Coach will create a success plan tailored to each student's needs, goals, and interests. This plan will

assist students in choosing courses, selecting a major, finding scholarships, internships, and study abroad

opportunities, and launching their careers. Success Coaches will keep students on track toward graduation and

help ensure a seamless transition from college student to successful professional.

Reporting to an Associate Director, the Success Coach may specialize in and execute functions in the following

areas: First & Second Year Student Success, Third & Fourth Year Student Success, Graduate & International

Student Success, Residence Life, and Campus Life. Ancillary duties will include financial aid packaging,

awarding/posting of aid, and other related tasks.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary advisor for a caseload of students, providing individualized guidance and support.
  • Facilitate students’ transition to the university, ensuring students are integrated into the intellectual,

cultural, and social life of the institution.

  • Assist with pre-enrollment activities, admissions, orientation, campus events, and career initiatives,

reinforcing the importance of a holistic, integrated college experience aimed at academic and career

success.

  • Provide academic advisement, guiding students from initial registration through major/degree selection,

aligning their academic choices with career interests and goals.

  • Assist students with registration inquiries and processes, including add/drop procedures, graduation

information, and general student application questions.

  • Offer career counseling and resources to help students develop a career path aligned with their academic

pursuits.

  • Participate in presenting financial aid workshops, orientation activities, open houses, and other

departmental and student events as needed.

  • Deliver excellent customer service by supporting the regular coverage of the deaprtment phone queue,

answering questions related to financial aid and enrollment processes for students and their families.

  • Assist in evaluating transfer credits for courses taken at postsecondary institutions, considering the

educational quality of the learning experience.

  • Support financial aid functions in alignment with the guidelines set by the New York State Financial Aid

Administrators Association (NYSFAAA).

  • Collaborate with counterparts on other campuses to ensure consistent operations and a uniform student

experience across the LIU system.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Directors/Directors of Financial Aid

Ancillary Duties

  • Maintain knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, as well as university financial policies

and procedures.

  • Assist students in understanding financial aid processes and help outline a plan for financing their

education, including personal finances, student loans, government grants, and private scholarships.

  • Support the collection and processing of required documents for all students.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s preferred.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • High energy and enthusiasm to work with students and propel them toward success.
  • Ability to design and implement innovative programs with a strong attention to detail.
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Computer skills/literacy

Working Conditions

  • At least 1-3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, enrollment

services, student affairs, or academic affairs; sound judgment and decision-making skills.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • High energy and enthusiasm for working with students and helping them achieve success.
  • Ability to design and implement innovative programs with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer skills/literacy.
  • Occasional travel to/from other LIU campuses for the facilitation of training sessions, meetings, and

Other University Functions.

Materials & Equipment:

Computer, fax machine, copier, phone.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military statue, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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