Student Success Coach
EMPLOYMENT DATES:
Monday, July 1, 2013 – Friday, August 9, 2019
General Description:
The Student Success Coach reports to the individual coordinating Summer Transition Program at their respective campus (i.e., CCICS, El Centro Campus, or Main Campus). The Student Success Coach is responsible for providing a variety of services to meet the academic, career, and personal development needs of program participants consistent with the mission of the Program. Coaches will be responsible for a cohort of 20 students and will accompany those students throughout each component of the day. With a goal of fostering cognitive and non-cognitive growth and responding to student transition issues, the Coach is a key component of the Program. This position will also be involved with tutoring in Math, Reading, and/or Writing and facilitating a career exploration series. The Summer Transition Program is a six-week summer program, held Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, July 1, 2013 and ending Friday, August 9, 2013. The Program runs from 9AM-3PM at CCICS and Main campuses and 3PM-9PM at El Centro Campus. There will be mandatory training June 17th, June 19th, and June 21st. Success Coaches will also need to attend the Welcoming and Closing events. These events will be held from 4:30-8:00PM on Monday, July 2, 2012 and Friday, August 17, 2012.
Minimum Qualification:
Candidates must either be currently enrolled at NEIU, and in good academic standing, or have completed a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a peer mentor, peer educator, etc. and tutoring experience in Math, Reading, or Writing. Experience related to event planning, student success skills, developing non-cognitive and cognitive skills, and career exploration is a requirement. An understanding and experience with the educational, economic, and cultural needs of underrepresented first-generation students transitioning to college is a must. Exceptional verbal, social, and multi-tasking skills needed. Experience in an urban college or university is preferred.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supporting students each day of the Program and participating in: a two-day training experience prior to the beginning of STP, the welcome event, and the closing ceremony.
- Provide tutoring in Math, Reading, and/or Writing that supports the content delivered during the workshops in the morning or afternoon.
- Provide program participants with an opportunity to explore academics at NEIU and a career field, culminating in a final project.
- Provide program participants with opportunities to learn effective student success skills that will ease the transition to college.
- Monitor the progress of non-cognitive skills (e.g., determination, motivation, and dependability) of program participants and make adjustments necessary to increase likelihood of growth.
- Monitor the progress of cognitive skills (e.g., memory, attention, and reasoning) of program participants and make adjustments necessary to increase likelihood of growth.
- Attend weekly meetings with other Coaches and supervisor to review upcoming activities and student progress.
- Participate in assessment activities, including data collection, surveys, and focus groups.
- Assist in the coordination of lunches and ensure classrooms/meeting spaces are returned to their original condition.
- Ensure students are in their designated place at the appropriate time.
- Attend all campus visits and civic engagement events.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
If you are interested in this position, please contact the Summer Transition Program. Contact information is provided below:
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