Job Description
Position Information Position Information
Working Title Academic Success Coach
Department Ctr for Acad Success & Transition-8451
Requisition Number S_250043
Posting Open Date 01/16/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 02/06/2025
Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work The Center for Academic Success and Transition (CAST) is seeking a passionate and student-centered professional for the role of Academic Success Coach. This position is designed for someone dedicated to enhancing the academic success, engagement, and well-being of all UNL students primarily through one-to-one success coaching (in-person & Zoom). Coaches will work with students on time management, course preparation, study habits, and school-life balance, helping them to navigate the challenges and opportunities of campus life and succeed academically. In addition to coaching, the role includes proactive outreach and follow-up with students, case management for specific student cohorts (e.g., First Husker and CAST POWER students, first-year program participants, and others), and the development and delivery of presentations on academic skills, study strategies, and student engagement. The coach will also teach at least two first-year seminar courses in the fall semester, guiding students in building community, academic identity, and success strategies.
The Academic Success Coach will collaborate with the Director to implement academic support programs that engage and support students in taking ownership of their learning while fostering a sense of purpose in their educational journey. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with students and offering personalized, identity and strengths-based guidance to ensure academic success and personal well-being, especially for historically underserved populations, including first-generation, low-income, and ethnic/racial minoritized students, as well as those on academic warning and transfer students.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing anddiverse workforce in which employees' differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters adiverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individualsare able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, theUniversity of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard torace, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See
Minimum Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience.
- Experience working with students at secondary or post secondary level in an advising, counseling, transitions or retention-related role.
- Experience in supervising, mentoring, and evaluating students to enhance their development and support their role in fostering student success.
- Expertise in student success strategies and best practices for supporting academic achievement, including study skills, time management, and student well-being and engagement.
- Proficiency with word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation and student management/course management systems essential.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and adapt to dynamic student needs, while ensuring confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team, managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced academic environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and provide feedback to students, faculty, and staff in a clear and supportive manner in diverse settings.
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and evaluate students to enhance their development and support their role in fostering student success.
- Ability to teach minimum 2 first-year seminar courses per semester, guiding students in developing a strong academic foundation and fostering a sense of community and engagement.
- Proven ability to build meaningful, supportive relationships with students in one-on-one coaching, mentoring, or advising settings.
- Knowledge and experience with academic support services, including study skills, time management, and personal development.
Preferred Qualifications Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $43,000/yr. minimum
How to Apply Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Robert Russell
Director, Center for Academic Success and Transition
robert.russell@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date: Appointment End Date University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Job Tags
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