About the position
The Coordinator for Academic Success at North Greenville University plays a pivotal role in enhancing student success and retention through the implementation and management of key services. This full-time position is housed within Campus Ministries and Student Engagement (CMSE) and requires the Coordinator to engage with students regularly, connecting them with resources that help them overcome barriers to their academic success. The Coordinator is expected to maintain meaningful, discipleship-oriented relationships with students, reflecting the university's Christian values. Reporting directly to the Director for Student Success, the Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing various academic support services, including tutoring and academic counseling, while also contributing to the development of strategies aimed at supporting academically at-risk students. In this role, the Coordinator will manage software that supports student success initiatives and oversee tutoring services on the Tigerville campus. This includes developing a detailed schedule of tutoring offerings, facilitating tutor training, and maintaining accurate records for payroll purposes. The Coordinator may also be required to teach the Transitional Reading Course as needed and will provide academic counseling to students who are identified as academically at-risk. Monitoring the attendance alert system and collaborating with colleagues in Student Success to create effective strategies for high-risk student groups are also key responsibilities of this position. The Coordinator will perform other duties as assigned by the AVP for Student Flourishing, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student support.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the implementation and management of software that supports student success and retention.
- Oversees tutoring services for the Tigerville campus.
- Develops a detailed schedule of tutored course offerings and tutor availability.
- Develops and facilitates tutor training.
- Maintains accurate records of hours worked by tutors for payroll purposes.
- Teaches the Transitional Reading Course as needed.
- Provides academic counseling to and regularly engages academically at-risk students.
- Assists with the creation of strategies to identify and support academically at-risk students.
- Monitors the attendance alert system and provides assistance to students and faculty.
- Works closely with Student Success colleagues to develop success strategies for high-risk student groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
- Experience in academic advising or student support services.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Commitment to Christian values and discipleship.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with student success software and systems.
- Familiarity with tutoring services and academic support programs.
- Knowledge of best practices in student retention and success strategies.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work schedule
- Retirement plan options
