Academic Success Coach

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for students on academic warning and academic suspension to develop success plans and provide coaching.
• Provide proactive one-on-one academic advising, including course mapping, registration assistance, and degree audits.
• Utilize Navigate Berea (EAB) and other institutional data to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
• Act as a Summit Guide for the First-Year Summit program, providing instruction and support to student cohorts.
• Plan and deliver academic success workshops and programming, such as registration and curriculum planning.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop students within the College's integrated Work College Program.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years of experience planning and leading student academic success programming in higher education.
• At least 4 years of experience working with first-generation college students with limited income.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Experience in higher education or high school classroom instruction.
• Familiarity with student tracking and intervention software such as EAB Navigate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Access to the Child Development Laboratory for staff children.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and staff development funds.

About the Company

Founded in 1855, Berea College is a nationally recognized, racially diverse private liberal arts college. We are committed to interracial education and provide a no-tuition promise to all enrolled students. As one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, we integrate academic learning with meaningful work experience for all students.