College Life Coach
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Working Title College Life Coach
Position Status Full Time
Department Academic Partnerships
General Summary The on-site College Life Coach plays a vital role in advancing Odessa College's mission to become the number one community college in the nation. This position supports student achievement, retention, and completion through proactive advising, innovative coaching practices, and high-engagement strategies. The role emphasizes mentoring, collaboration, and consistent communication to ensure students are supported academically, personally, and professionally throughout their college journey.
Specific Position Duties
Advise students to include degree pathways, educational planning,
graduation requirements, probation, suspension, and TSI liability.
Participate in campus-wide student success initiatives designed to improve
retention, persistence, and completion.
Leverage technology and high-engagement strategies, to connect with
students, faculty, and staff.
Support students in developing individualized educational plans and
strategies to improve academic performance and facilitate timely
completion.
Monitor assigned students' pace and academic progress and provide
proactive, motivational coaching and timely interventions.
Communicate with assigned students regularly using a variety of
communication tools to promote progress and success.
Mentor current college students in skills necessary for success in
college, including time management, goal setting, and study strategies.
Prepare and present workshops on a variety of student success–related
topics as needed.
Assist with Early Alert systems and other retention initiatives,
responding with urgency to student needs.
Develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with
faculty and staff to promote a student-centered campus environment.
Actively participate in campus activities, including graduation, community
service, and college events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to student success, equity, and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in using technology and data to support advising and retention
efforts.
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Annual Salary $50,000-$55,000
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P00585P
Job Open Date
Quick Link for Internal Postings https: // jobs.odessa.edu/postings/15478
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