Academic Coach, First Gen Hawks Program

QUALIFICATIONS YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
 

Education and Experience 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)

Competencies Required:

• 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 contribute as a member of multiple teams while respecting the unique contribution of individuals from varied identities and backgrounds. (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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Application Requirements:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

·     Resume

·     Cover Letter (tailored to the position)

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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Details

• The anticipated hiring salary for this position is a range of $44,000 - 47,000. Reach out to the contact person to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.
• This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process and are subject to change for training, programming, peak periods, and performance. 
• For questions, contact Hannah Dobrowski at hannah-dobrowski@uiowa.edu

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