Student Success Coach

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia! Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

The Student Success Coach provides individualized support to students to promote academic success, persistence, and a strong sense of belonging. Serving as a primary point of contact, the Coach engages in proactive outreach, responds to early alert referrals, and connects students to campus resources that support their academic and personal goals. Through one-on-one coaching and group programming, the Student Success Coach helps students develop essential skills for success in college, including effective learning strategies, time management, and self-advocacy. The Coach also supports students¿ transition into college by reinforcing expectations, navigating institutional processes, and fostering confidence in their ability to succeed. Working in collaboration with faculty and campus partners, the Student Success Coach contributes to a coordinated, student-centered approach to retention and success by ensuring students receive timely, consistent, and holistic support. This position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

1 - Provide individualized coaching and mentorship to assigned students, maintaining regular outreach and follow-up to support academic success, persistence, and adjustment to college. 2 - Respond to ¿Always Alert¿ referrals by proactively contacting students, assessing needs, and connecting them to appropriate campus resources. 3 - Assist students in developing essential academic and life skills, such as time management, study strategies, goal-setting, etc. 4 - Design and facilitate workshops and programming focused on student success topics such as financial wellness, effective learning strategies, and navigating the college environment. 5 - Support students in their transition to college by reinforcing expectations, processes, and skills necessary for success in a higher education setting and providing support to DECK 1000 courses and bridge programs. 6 - Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and campus partners to coordinate care and ensure students receive comprehensive, aligned support semester-to-semester. 7 - Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student interactions, referrals, and progress within institutional systems. 8 - Contribute to initiatives that promote student engagement and sense of belonging, particularly for students identified as at risk. 9 - Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements Baccalaureate degree

Preferred Educational Qualifications Master¿s degree in higher education administration, counseling, social work, or a related field. Preferred Experience Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or historically underserved undergraduate students.

KNOWLEDGE -Knowledgeable of student success and retention practices. -Knowledge of proactive advising and coaching strategies. -Knowledge of early-alert and case-management practices. -Knowledge of campus resources and student referral processes. -Knowledge of student information systems and related software. SKILLS -Strong organizational and time management skills -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs. -Skill in decision making and problem solving. -Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected].

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

• Successful completion of background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the College of Coastal Georgia, as determined by the College of Coastal Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable a satisfactory credit check, Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statues, rules and regulations of this college and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. * College of Coastal Georgia is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

MORE ABOUT US The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu