Student Success Coach

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Student Success Coach

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Position Summary

The Student Success Coach for the Office of Academic & Student Services (OASiS) serves as the Student Success Coach for assigned sports teams and its student-athletes, providing academic coaching and support, as well as monitoring their eligibility and academic progress. The Student Success Coach will serve as the primary point of contact concerning each student’s overall personal and academic growth during their time at TU, and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to assist with basic academic advising across disciplines and/or colleges plus a deep knowledge of other support services available on campus to support students. The Student Success Coach will oversee the Tutor and Mentor Program which includes training and leadership to the tutors and mentors. In addition to overseeing the Tutor and Mentor Program, the candidate will conduct assessments for OASiS and serve on campus committees. The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-motivated learner who develops strong working relationships with students and builds bridges across departments, and support units across campus. Successful candidates will have experience determining needs and developing programs to meet needs of stakeholders. The position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Success.

Specific Responsibilities:

Serve as primary Student Success Coach to student-athletes in designated program(s)

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Student Success Coach

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Job Description

Position Summary

The Student Success Coach for the Office of Academic & Student Services (OASiS) serves as the Student Success Coach for assigned sports teams and its student-athletes, providing academic coaching and support, as well as monitoring their eligibility and academic progress. The Student Success Coach will serve as the primary point of contact concerning each student’s overall personal and academic growth during their time at TU, and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to assist with basic academic advising across disciplines and/or colleges plus a deep knowledge of other support services available on campus to support students. The Student Success Coach will oversee the Tutor and Mentor Program which includes training and leadership to the tutors and mentors. In addition to overseeing the Tutor and Mentor Program, the candidate will conduct assessments for OASiS and serve on campus committees. The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-motivated learner who develops strong working relationships with students and builds bridges across departments, and support units across campus. Successful candidates will have experience determining needs and developing programs to meet needs of stakeholders. The position reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Success.

Specific Responsibilities:

Serve as primary Student Success Coach to student-athletes in designated program(s)

Provide timely assistance, information, and advice to students (individually and in groups) regarding the development of educational course/degree plan options, the resources available, and university policies in a way that relates to the student’s developmental stage ensuring their understanding.

Monitor academic progress of assigned student-athletes and maintain accurate and up to date information to provide to coaches and Sport Supervisors on a weekly basis

Develop support plans according to OASiS guidelines (academic support, weekly academic coaching meetings, tutors) with assigned student-athletes

Monitor continuing eligibility with compliance (6, 18, 24-hour rules, progress toward degree)

Participate in eligibility review process with compliance

Maintain complete/accurate student-athlete files with advising information (this includes: progress toward degree forms, balance sheets from Student Planning software, add/drop forms, goals, and task sheets)

Responding to student-athlete concerns in Starfish, the university’s early alert retention system and following up with student-athletes about these concerns

Be knowledgeable of

NCAA

eligibility rules and TU academic policies and procedures

Participate in staff development, training, and support opportunities

Attend meetings as requested and share information with OASiS staff

Make appropriate referrals to necessary campus resources

Provide information to prospective student-athletes during official and unofficial visits

Proactively engages students in conversations, goal setting, and plans that will improve student success

Strive to find new and innovative ways to provide support and opportunities to student-athletes to achieve our mission of promoting academic achievement, teaching personal accountability, and developing a sense of community responsibility

Regularly communicate the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the Associate Athletic Director for Student Success

Understand rules compliance is a critical element to this position and adhere to all

NCAA

, American Athletic Conference, and The University of Tulsa rules & regulations

Communicate coherently, diplomatically, and tactfully daily with students, parents, colleagues, and internal and external constituents using effective listening skills and exhibiting a professional courteous demeanor at all times.

Assist with other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and one-two years of experience in student-athlete support services or related field within intercollegiate athletics; a strong interest in providing academic and personal support to student-athletes; excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, strong work ethic and self-starter, organizational skills, and great attention to detail. Experience with Teamworks software and

NCAA

applications. As working in the field of student-athlete support services is not limited to the traditional work week, the candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and at least one year of experience or a Bachelor’s degree and two to three years of experience in student-athlete support services or related field within intercollegiate athletics or in a higher education setting.

Master’s degree and two to three years experience preferred.

Experience with

NCAA

Applications.

Knowledge of TU systems and applications is a plus.

Equivalent Education/Experience

Physical Demands

Minimal Physical Demands; desk office job.

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S661P | | Open Date | 01/30/2024 | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | Advertising Summary | |

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EEO Statement

| Eeo Statement Summary |
The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran. |

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