Student Success Coach - 525664

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 209317 - Early College

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some nights and weekends.

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Student Success Coach supports students throughout the academic year by providing academic and college coaching support. Implements systems and processes to address student success and retention and to enhance the learning experience. Facilitates individual and/or group communications with assigned student populations. Develops collaborative relationships with other academic and student success/services staff to support students.

Additional Department Summary: Works with online and on-campus UA Early College students throughout the academic year by providing academic and college coaching support. Focuses on implementing systems and processes to address student success and retention and to enhance the online and on-campus student learning experience. Works collaboratively with UA faculty on a regular basis for academic performance updates. Works closely with UA Early College student achievement staff including academic advisors and an assistant director.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrate poise and ability to relate incredibly well with high school students, parents, and educators. Ability to work with various groups of people. Ability to be a self-starter and independent worker.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with high school students. Experience in successful student retention initiatives, academic success coaching, or academic interventions in a higher education or K-12 environment. Experience with Blackboard Learn.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster