What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Jumpstart Success Coach position at Sam Houston State University?
Posting Information
Requisition
202500078ST
Title
Student Employee-Academic Affairs-Jumpstart Success Coach
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
Yes
Department
Academic Success Center
Division
Division of Academic Affairs
Hours per week
5-20
Hiring Rate
$10/hour
March – end of Spring 2025 semester:
March – end of Spring 2025 semester:
- In-person at the Academic Success Center in the Newton Gresham Library
- Maximum: 20 hours per week
Summer 2025 – Beginning May 19, 2025:
- Remote; must have reliable internet connection
- Maximum: 5 hours per week
Fall 2025:
- In-person at the Academic Success Center in the Newton Gresham Library
- Maximum: 20 hours per week
Preferred Student Classification
Junior/Senior/Graduate Student
Nature & Purpose of Position
The Jumpstart Success Coach performs duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the TSI/Jumpstart Program Coordinator in the Academic Success Center. The Jumpstart Success Coach will provide structured and intentional support to students who are enrolled in developmental education courses due to their current TSI status on file. This position will work independently and in team settings to promote college readiness efforts, engagement, and the overall success of this student population. This is not a tutoring position. This role helps freshmen students with things like:
- getting acclimated to college life
- informing students about resources on campus
- tips for overcoming procrastination
- organization strategies / helping students plan out their semesters
- time management strategies
- study skills/notetaking strategies
- identifying challenges and obstacles that students face and help students come up with solutions and strategies to overcome challenges
- Reading Strategies
- Accountability
Jumpstart Success Coaches will acquire training during the Spring 2025 semester, and will work 5 hours per week remotely during the Summer 2025 semester. Jumpstart Success Coaches can work up to 20 hours per week during the Fall 2025 semester.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the recruitment of participants for the Summer 2025 Jumpstart@Sam program by sending e-mails/texts/phone calls to eligible participants
- Provide one-on-one mentoring and academic coaching for students who haven’t met the college readiness benchmark for both Reading/Writing and Math. (TSI Not Met – Texas Success Initiative)
- Assist with organized events designed for this student population (to include assistance with event planning, providing detailed information to students regarding the event, participation in events, event set-up/take down, etc.)
- Attend regular team meetings and trainings.
- Represent and support the Academic Success Center’s ongoing efforts to promote student success.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability:
- Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities conducted.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.
- Ability to communicate orally in person, by telephone, and virtually/online.
- Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to students and staff.
- Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others.
- Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant.
- Willingness to help others achieve goals
- Organized individual
- Welcoming and friendly personality (since this role works one on one with students)
- Good time management skills
Other Requirements for the Position
Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs additional job-related duties and responsibilities as requested.
Minimum qualifications:
- Currently enrolled at SHSU. Classification: Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctorate.
- Demonstrate a growth mindset with the willingness to learn, assess and best support student needs.
- Possess exceptional communication skills, including exceptional listening skills. Must also posess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong problem-solving skills, and knowledge of SHSU departments and resources.
- Effective time management and self-starter qualities.
- Willingness to commit to 15 weeks of designated and consistent working hours during the Fall and Spring semesters
- Computer skills (familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom, Campus Connect(training provided), website navigation)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3.0 GPA
- Have a completed FAFSA on file for the current academic term (reviewed for work study eligibility)
- Knowledge of SHSU to include familiarity with departments on campus and resources available to students.
Open Date
02/11/2025
Position Number
9N9026-00
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Amanda Johnson
Contact Phone
936-294-3141
Contact Email
aej005@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Academic Success Center - NGL Suite 220
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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