Success Coach
Job Locations US-TX-Denison
Type Regular Full-Time
Category
Instructional Support
Overview
Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County
and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for
personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty,
and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves
approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson's reputation is highly
respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of
quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to
the workplace.
The Success Coach: Supports students from enrollment through graduation
through advising students about program and career options, teaching a college
success course, and managing a caseload of First Time in College (FTIC)
students. The programs this position supports are General Studies, Fine Arts,
Music, and Theatre.
The salary range for this position is $42,479.42 to $53,099.28 annually.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances
available
Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King
Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Independence Day
Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage
of full Grayson College tuition amount.
Responsibilities
40% Manages a caseload of First Time in College Students; answers
questions, monitors student progress, and advises students to improve
student completion. This includes reviewing student data and developing
action plans, assigning mentors to support learning objectives providing
services for special populations, promote behavioral intervention
strategies (BIT), and serving as a liaison between students, staff,
faculty, and administrators.
20% Advises students on college programs and career options.
20% Teaches a zero hour college success course to help students develop
habits for academic success. Works with students each week to provide
instruction and answer questions as needed.
10% Updates student information in the advising module as needed to
maintain accurate records.
5% Provides workshops to include but not limited to time management, study
skills, and test-taking strategies.
5% Performs other duties as assigned.
Performance Measurements:
Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
Creates and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of quality service and support.
Provides quality instruction to students in the college success course.
Promotes the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion when assisting students or faculty.
Serves as a role model to students on the campus.
Maintains current knowledge of Grayson College programs and pathways.
Makes effective presentations.
Maintains acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community.
Complies with all laws and regulations related to higher education.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and
responsibilities comprising the position.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is required.
A Master's degree is preferred.
Six months to two years of similar or related experience.
Would prefer four years of similar or related experience.
A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to
normal courtesy and tact.
Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a
personal or sensitive nature.
Work may involve motivating or influencing others.
Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with
other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and
often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to
others.
Ability to use a computer and learn new software or applications to
complete daily work.
Ability to establish rapport and develop relationships.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to
make public presentations.
Ability to work independently to complete projects and meet objectives.
CAEL case management certification training must be completed within the
first 12 months of employement
This position requires three professional references and submission of
transcript copies. This position is considered a security sensitive position
and will require a criminal background check.
GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION
PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND
WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION,
GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will
consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the
human resources office at 903-463-8770 or [email protected]
