Normal Work Schedule

M-TH 8:00am-5:00pm and F 8:00am-12:30pm

Does this position require driving?: No

Does this position require a credit check?: No

Job Details

Academic Coaching Specialist

Coastal Carolina University seeks applications for the position of Academic Coaching Specialist for the Coastal Student Success Center.

The Academic Coaching Experience Department is housed within the Coastal Student Success Center, which also includes the Math Learning Center, the Writing Center, and proactive and reactive programs for primarily first-year students. Each program within the CSSC is specifically designed to meet the varied needs of students and contribute to overall student retention, matriculation, and meeting the goals and objectives of the Coastal Carolina University Strategic Plan and Quality Enhancement Plan. The Academic Coaching Experience Department administers the Student Opportunity for Academic Recovery program and the early alert system, and the staff enhance student success by offering services that include one-on-one academic coaching, academic skill courses, developmental workshops, and referrals to campus resources. Though some work takes place independently, the staff also works together as a team.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage a caseload of students within retention programs;
• Teach sections of an academic support course based on need;
• Maintain a strong understanding of and utilize success coaching concepts;
• Maintain documentation of student interactions;
• Conduct and document outreach to students who receive academic alerts;
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources;
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director of the department with special projects that contribute to institutional retention goals.

Requirements: A bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or any academic discipline that CCU offers in the core curriculum and previous experience working in education and academic coaching at the university level is required. Familiarity with CCU's probation policy, provisionary admission programs, and early alert system is also required. A master's degree in counseling, education, or any academic discipline that CCU offers in the core curriculum and experience working with students who are academically at-risk and diverse student populations is preferred.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Coastal Carolina University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and we seek candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. The University provides equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status or disability in admissions, employment and in all of its educational programs and activities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

How to apply: Interested applicants may apply on-line at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/22952. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and diversity statement. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Student Services Program Coordinator II (CB70/61122995/FTE-S01008P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Band: 05. Salary range: $37,860.00 (minimum) - $53,957.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, or any academic discipline that CCU offers in the core curriculum. Previous experience working in education and academic coaching at the university level is required. Familiarity with CCU's probation policy, provisionary admission programs, and early alert system.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, education, or any academic discipline that CCU offers in the core curriculum. Experience working with students who are academically at-risk and diverse student populations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment, while effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated commitment to a diverse, non-traditional, first-generation student population is preferred.

Mental Demands

Analytical and Problem Solving, Confidentiality, Customer Contact, Language, Math, Multiple Concurrent Tasks, Reading (documents or instruments), Training, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Physical Demands

Sitting, Speaking, Writing

Physical Demands (Elements Exposed To)

None of these Listed

Please Select Any and All Equipment Needed to Perform the Duties

Computer and Peripheral Equipment, Copier, Scanner, Telephone

Posting Number: FTE-S01008P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 06/01/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

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