The Achievement Mentor emboldens student success by building connections with students through sharing of real-world life experiences, coaching, and support focused on positive outcomes in academic and career pathways. This role will report directly to the Associate Director, Tutoring and Academic Intervention Services.

• Fosters persistence and completion by maintaining a caseload of students, some of which are economically disadvantaged and underrepresented.
• Regularly monitors student progress using early alert and scheduling software.
• Provides coaching to students either weekly or bi-weekly on how to navigate college with confidence, improving their chances of successful completion in a degree or program.
• Coordinates meetings with students through individual appointments, group sessions, and other proactive methods.
• Able to deliver support to students in goal setting, time management, organization, study skills, and other academic topics supporting student success.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to student success, displaying a can-do attitude and excellent soft skills. Outreach efforts will include texting, emailing, and phone calls.
• Creates and maintains a collaborative and professional working relationship with faculty, staff, and students.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff in navigating student success.
• Refers students to other departments for support, and coordinates as needed.
• Responds promptly to student inquiries via walk-ins, telephone, and electronic inquiries.
• Maintains student privacy and confidentiality.
• Participates in regular meetings, professional development, and other mandatory training as required.
• Assists in the development of supplemental materials and workshops focused on student success.
• Demonstrates excellence in written and verbal communication, data entry, reporting, and record keeping.
• Travels to different campus locations as needed to meet with students.
• As a part of the College's risk management tool annual mandatory compliance training is required
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in education, social work, counseling, or other related field.
• Experience with individual or group coaching, academic support services, and teaching courses aimed at student success preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience in post-secondary education preferred.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to deal with a diverse population in a positive, courteous, understanding, and professional manner.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication and problem solving ability.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to scheduling needs and willing to travel to other campus locations, if necessary.

Classification: Part-Time

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

Location: Okaloosa and Walton County

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Application Deadline: Until filled