Student Success Coach

Pay Grade/Pay Range: $44,200 - $66,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 209317 - Early College

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some evenings & weekends

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Student Success Coach is responsible for supporting students who are enrolled courses fall, spring, and summer for a supportive learning community.

Additional Department Summary: The Student Success Coach works with online and on-campus UA Early College students throughout the academic year by providing academic and college coaching support. Implements systems and processes to address Student Success and retention to enhance the online and on-campus student learning experience. Works collaboratively with University faculty on a regular basis for academic performance updates. Works closely with UA Early College student achievement staff including academic advisors and an assistant director.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to relate incredibly well with high school students, parents, and educators. Ability to work with different cultures and groups of people. Ability to be a self-starter and independent worker.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with high school students. Experience in successful student retention initiatives, academic Success Coaching, or academic interventions in a higher education or K-12 environment. Experience with Blackboard Learn.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.