Student Success Coach

Job Number:525379 Classification:Student Services Professional 2 Grade:Grade 78 (GeoDiff 27%) Work type:Hybrid, On Campus, Staff Full-time Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks School/Business unit:UAF Bristol Bay Campus Location:Dillingham, Unalaska Categories: Academic Advising/Student Support & Services Position Summary: Do you enjoy working with people and helping them reach their full potential? Seeking an organized, computer proficient individual to coach students on their academic journey.
Position is full time with two months off.
Includes paid leave, medical and retirement, along with tuition waivers for you and your family.
Do you enjoy working with people and helping them reach their full potential? Seeking an organized, computer-proficient individual to coach students on their academic journey.
The position is full-time with two months off.
Includes paid leave, medical, and retirement, along with tuition waivers for you and your family.
Working from home within the campus service area may be an option.
Office space is available in Dillingham, King Salmon, and Unalaska.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to patiently mentor students of all ages and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills required: aptitude for comprehending another’s situation.
Ability to comprehend and apply university policies and procedures as they relate to students and able to refer students to other departments for assistance.
Advanced computer skills (ie: Word processing, Email, Relational databases, Canvas/Blackboard, etc) Effective presentation and active listening skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to document/track student data.
Ability to troubleshoot situations to determine the best course of action.
Preferred Experience & Education: Education or Experience in counseling, social services, psychology, or behavioral health.
Familiar with communities and culture in the Bristol Bay and Aleutian Pribilof regions.
Experience using Google suite or Microsoft Office suite, and virtual meeting programs.
Experience using UAonline.
Required Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years relevant experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Salary Information: This is a full-time, 10-month, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package.
New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Review of application materials will begin immediately.
Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.
If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: The successful applicant is required to complete a background check.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Stasia Craddick, CRCD HR Coordinator, at uaf-crcd-hr-dept@alaska.
edu or 907-474-6569.
Advertised: 22 Aug 2023 Alaskan Daylight Time Applications close: