Job Description

Full job description

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Sewanee, TN

Job Type

Staff Full-Time

Job Number

202100386

Division

Provost's Division

Department

Career Readiness and Student Success

Opening Date

07/08/2024

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Position Overview

Primary Function:
Provide high-quality academic, career, and success coaching to students; comprehensively monitor students’ academic success and key moments of transition (enrollment process, first weeks of college, mid-terms, major declaration, and beyond the degree); support students facing academic difficulties through regular coaching, connecting to resources, and developing an academic plan; assist students who encounter barriers to success; provide guidance, consultation and expertise related to career readiness and related technologies; promote equity and access by connecting students to relevant resources; assist students in designing plans for a cohesive collegiate experience and for their summers and first destinations; and develop and deliver content to ensure a campus-wide culture of student success and career readiness. Lead or collaborate on other projects as assigned.


This position works with considerable independence and self-direction. Only the general direction and scope of the work to be accomplished are discussed with the supervisor. The staff member is expected to independently carry out position duties and understand what is expected and how to do it.



Position Appointment Details:

• Career Band: 2C
• Salaried Position
• Full-Time
• This position may include evening and weekend responsibilities.

Position Description

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide success and career coaching to students through academic support, career readiness education, development of goals and strategies, and awareness of university resources, policies, and processes

• Proactively support students facing academic challenges through regular coaching meetings, developing a plan, connecting to campus resources, and liaising with faculty partners.

• Coach students on exploring the relationship between major, academic path, and career or graduate school.

• Communicate with and support the assigned cohort of incoming students to assist in their entry and transition to the college and throughout each semester; communicate with and support the assigned cohort of returning students to support their academic success and career exploration

• Support students in holistic exploration of career and vocation through finding summer opportunities, connecting with alumni, accessing resources, developing materials, exploring career paths and/or graduate school opportunities, and securing post-graduation opportunities

• Participate in ongoing professional development regarding student development, coaching, career readiness, and other professional topics

• Collaborate with team members on other program areas as assigned

Judgment Required:

Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.

Budgetary Responsibility:

Monitors expenditures against budget; prepares budget data for review/approval by supervisor/department head.

Machines & Equipment Used:

• Computer

• Copier/printer/fax machine

• Telephone

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

Education:
Master’s degree in a relevant field (including student affairs, higher education, counseling, or a related discipline).



Experience:

Minimum of 2 years experience working with undergraduate students, either in a teaching, coaching, counseling, or related capacity with exposure to employment and graduate/professional school issues.

Experience working with a diverse population and demonstrating inclusive behavior. Candidates should note in their applications experience working with any of the following groups: first-generation students, BIPOC students, historically underrepresented groups, or student-athletes.

Job-Related Skills:

• 
  Ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of undergraduate students

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work within a diverse set of technology platforms including student success CRM and career readiness technologies

• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple, concurrent tasks/activities with demanding timelines and transition quickly between them.

• Proficient in MS Office Programs and Google Suite, as well as remote work tools such as Zoom.

Supplemental Information

Personal Interaction/Communications:

Student Contact: Frequent/daily

Internal: Occasional

External: Occasional

Confidential Information:
Student records and other information such as student grades or employment information.



Working Environment:

• Normal office environment.
• May include weekend and evening responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to use hands for repetitive tasks
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds (Sedentary work)
• Must be able to carry up to 10 pounds (Sedentary work)

The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.

If you have questions about a position, the University application process, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or email us at hr@sewanee.edu .

DEI Institutional Statement:

At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

Agency

University of the South

Address

735 University Avenue


Sewanee, Tennessee, 37383

Phone

9315981381

Website

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time, Summer work, Afternoon shift,

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