associate director academic counselor Arlington, TX
University of Texas at Arlington
Full Time
Arlington, TX
71500 - 46241 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
S04714P
Position Title
Associate Director, Academic Coaching (S04714P)
Department
Division of Student Success
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Student Success
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Open to
External and Internal
FLSA
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $70,000 and $73,000.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Academic Coaching is responsible for overseeing and managing the academic coaching program within the Academic Success Center. This role involves providing leadership, guidance, and support to a team of academic coaches and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the success of the program and its varied initiatives. The primary focus of the Associate Director is to enhance students’ academic performance and promote overall success and retention.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Program Management: Developing, implementing, and managing the overall academic coaching program, including setting goals, creating strategies, and establishing program policies and procedures.
- Team Leadership: Supervising and supporting a team of academic coaches, providing training, guidance, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Assigning coaching caseloads and monitoring progress.
- Program Evaluation: Working with Business Analytics Analyst I to collect, analyze, and present data on program outcomes, student satisfaction, and effectiveness of coaching interventions. Making data-driven decisions to improve the program and achieve desired outcomes.
- Collaboration and Outreach: Building strong relationships with faculty, staff, and other academic support services to build a coordinated and holistic approach to student success. Collaborating on initiatives related to student persistence, retention and student engagement.
- Resource Development: Oversee the creation and maintenance of resources, tools, and materials to support academic coaching initiatives, the development of workshops, seminars, or online modules to address common academic challenges and promote student success.
- Administrative Duties: Managing administrative tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, reporting, and record keeping. Maintaining accurate documentation of coaching sessions and student progress.
- Stay Current: Remain well-informed of research, best practices, and emerging trends in academic coaching, student success, and higher education. Incorporate new ideas and strategies into the program to enhance its effectiveness.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in higher
education (developing, coordinating, and implementing activities, programs, services, and events contributing to student success) or the equivalent experience. Retention and supervising professional staff. Proven experience supervising professional staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Evidence/Experience of successful collaboration to achieve project goals, strong organizational and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Coaching training preferred. Master’s degree in education, leadership, student support, counseling, or a related field. The degree must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Five (5) years of higher education work experience.
Working Conditions
- Standard working conditions.
- Use of keyboard at a workstation.
- Manual dexterity.
- Occasional travel to national, regional, and state regional conferences
- Occasional evening and weekend hours for campus events.
- Security sensitive job.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
