Appointment Type: Academic Staff-Fixed Term Renewable
FTE: 100
Position Summary:
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Coach helps program participants develop the skills necessary to earn a bachelor's degree. The SSS coach maintains a caseload of assigned participants for individual academic guidance. Guidance is offered through consistent monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on participants' academic progress, intervening with appropriate resources, and referring to appropriate on-and off-campus support services as needed. The SSS academic coach develops, implements, and supports the daily delivery of services to participants and is responsible for maintaining assigned participant records. The position assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and coordinating monthly events/workshops related to financial literacy, career exploration and development, cultural awareness, graduate school, and more.
Additionally, this academic coach ensures participants meet SSS grant requirements of active involvement in the program. This position reports to the Project Director for SSS. It is responsible for supporting and coaching SSS scholars to learn and practice academic skills to succeed and graduate from UW-River Falls and connect with campus resources. The successful candidate will actively engage with SSS scholars and campus partners to ensure high-impact practices are woven into SSS programming and events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field
Work experience in an educational setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills (particularly in working with a diverse student population), and organizational skills.
Evidence of significant experience working with students at academic risk, limited-income students, first-generation students, and students with disabilities.
Experience planning and facilitating events or workshops.
Preferred:
Master's degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field
Experience in using formal and informal assessments to create individualized academic plans.
Work experience in a higher education setting.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
Resume
Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
Names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your experience and professional preparation (references)
Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by June 4, 2023.
UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.