Lead College Life Coach
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Working Title Lead College Life Coach
Position Status Full Time
Department Academic Partnerships
General Summary The Lead College Life Coach provides leadership and guidance to College Life Coaches within the School of Business & Industry and serves as the primary point of contact for student success initiatives within the school. Working closely with instructional leaders, the Lead College Life Coach coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of effective advising, retention, and student success practices. This position collaborates with faculty, staff, administration, and students to identify student needs, strengthen support services, and implement strategies that promote persistence, retention, and timely completion. The Lead College Life Coach also provides direction, mentorship, and ongoing support to the College Life Coach team, ensuring consistent practices, effective communication, and alignment with institutional and school-level student success goals.
Specific Position Duties
Work with the School Dean, College Life Coaches, administration, faculty,
and students at Odessa College to lead the Pathways advising initiative by
leveraging Student Planner and other advising solutions.
Facilitate student persistence through intentional and timely advising
practices.
Collaborate with the school's divisions and departments across campus to
improve Pathways advising and the overall student experience.
Provide classroom support, professional development, and strategies for
College Life Coaches, including AVID training.
Oversee the implementation and evaluation of action plans for students on
academic probation or suspension.
Participate in college, school, and departmental committees and contribute
to initiatives that support student success and institutional goals.
Prepare reports and provide data as needed for the School Dean and Odessa
College administration.
Participate in college events, activities, and initiatives that support
student engagement, recruitment, retention, and the overall student
experience.
Assist with the selection and hiring of qualified College Life Coaches.
Supervise, train, and evaluate College Life Coaches within the assigned
school.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and motivate students at the college
level.
Demonstrated understanding of the academic, personal, and socioeconomic
challenges facing community college students.
Demonstrated ability to develop positive mentoring and supportive
relationships with a diverse student population.
Proficiency in using computer and web-based applications, including
Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Annual Salary $60,000-$62,000
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P00587P
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