Student Success Coach

McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

• Partner with other campus service areas directly impacting the institution’s ability to improve student success.
• Coach students identified through the early alert program, the student at-risk program, and the academic recovery program.
• Aid students in developing recovery plans, preventative plans, and overall improved academic and social success.
• Collaborate with the Writing Center, Career Services Office, and Inclusive Education and Global Experience Office.
• Aid current students in course selection, declaring a major, and schedule changes throughout the year, and advise incoming students at all First Year Introduction sessions.
• Serve as an instructor for a section of University 101 every fall.
• Assist with general student affairs functions.
• Serve on college committees as appointed.
• Serves as an advisor to student groups as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, sociology, or a relevant field is required.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, writing, and speaking skills and the ability to communicate effectively within a university environment are required.
• The ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff.

• Three (3) years of experience working in student persistence, student services, education, or other related areas are preferred.

Work Conditions

• Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings and weekend commitments
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Walking across campus for workshops and other special events as necessary.
• Carrying materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter
Resume/CV

Equal Opportunity Employer

McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.