Academic Coach, First Gen Hawks Program

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Student Services
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22004481 Requisition #
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QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
 

Education, Experience, and Competencies Required

  • A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Previous work with college students (typically 6 months – 1 year minimum)
  • Demonstrates a Working proficiency and understanding of the following:
    • ability to provide new incoming students with a welcoming environment and to help familiarize them with school facilities, policies, services, and expectations for college success and retention. (Facilitating Student Transitions)
    • ability to work developmentally with students; ability to promote student learning, development, and success by applying academic coaching approaches to diverse individual student situations. (Facilitating Student Development, Success, and Outcomes)
    • ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity. (Collaboration and Embracing Diversity)
    • knowledge and application of the communication techniques and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. (Communicating for Effective Relationships)
    • knowledge of the services provided by other departments, and the ability to integrate these multidisciplinary resources for optimal student development. (Resource Referral)
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of effective listening issues and techniques; ability to gather, clarify, and apply information transmitted verbally, while exhibiting a genuine interest toward the speaker. (Listening)

Desirable Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree in higher education, student development, student affairs, counseling, or a related field is highly desired
  • Reasonable (1 – 3 years) experience with student retention approaches, principles, and theories that strengthen student engagement
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge and awareness of and insight into the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations. (Knowledge of Organization)

 

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In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both a resume and cover letter and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission.

 

 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This position salary range is advertised below.  Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days (for P&S) and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For questions, contact Tracey Pritchard at tracey-pritchard@uiowa.edu. 

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The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.


Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

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