What are the responsibilities and job description for the FRESHMAN SUCCESS COACH position at University of Alabama, Birmingham?
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a FRESHMAN SUCCESS COACH to support at-risk students by providing proactive coaching and targeted interventions to address academic and personal barriers. To assist with action planning, facilitating workshops, and monitoring grades to improve student success and retention. To collaborate with campus partners, including advisors and faculty, and may also facilitate future Blazer Boost courses. To report to the Executive Director of Retention Initiatives, to ensure alignment with broader student success goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will work with at-risk students in the Blazer Boost program, providing proactive, developmental coaching to address academic and personal barriers, through targeted interventions, to improve student success and retention rates.
o More specifically, Success Coaches will assist with action planning to support at-risk students in overcoming barriers such as time management, motivation, note taking, and study strategies.
o Responsibilities include conducting workshops tailored to the needs of at-risk students, real-time grade monitoring to ensure accountability, and likely facilitating future Blazer Boost FYE courses.
o Collaborate with campus partners, including VMASC, advisors, and faculty, to align services with student needs.
o Report directly to the Executive Director of Retention Initiatives to maintain alignment with broader student success initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
(Annual Salary: $43,890 - $50,000)
Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of related experience. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Salary : $43,890 - $50,000
