TRIO SSS Success Coach

About the Department: The Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence (CIAE) provides:

• Pre-college student development.
• Assistance with facilitating the enrollment process.
• Academic coaching.

These programs and activities support historically marginalized, first-generation students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive and succeed at the University of Iowa. 

Academic Coaches are available to support students throughout all aspects of their college experience. We want to make sure your transition to the university is a good one and that you are aware of campus opportunities.

We offer programs to enhance the cultural, social, and academic experiences of students. The programs have the goal of building community, celebrating cultures, and educating students on various topics.

We invite you to explore our website and the websites of all the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices. We welcome suggestions for ways to enhance your experience at the University of Iowa; please do not hesitate to contact us for more information

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Psychology, Curriculum & Teaching, or equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.
• Typically requires 1 – 3 years’ experience in at least two of the following: 
• serving students with disabilities, U.S. ethnic minority, first generation, LGBTQ, military/veteran, and/or low-income students in a student support setting
• counseling or advising, college/university students with disabilities, U.S. ethnic minority, first generation, LGBTQ, military/veteran, and/or low-income students in a higher education student support setting
• developing and implementing programs for underrepresented students in an education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and educational environment and demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Clearly demonstrates a working proficiency in each of the following areas:
• communication (verbal and written) techniques and relationship building skills that enable one to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive, civil, respectful, and collaborative manner;
• developing, coordinating, and implementing educational and/or instructional programs;
• counseling students to help their emotional, physical, occupational, and social development;
• communicating with students regarding their academic performance objectives and providing feedback to improve performance;
• understanding issues related to the decision-making process in order to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions;
• maintaining confidential records and information.

Desired:

• Experience in curriculum design;
• Experience in assessment and evaluation methods to improve educational goals;
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, regulations, and programming pertaining to college/university admissions, scholarships, financial aid, student services, alumni affairs, university relations and media, campus facilities, university community, or advising and academic/collegiate degree programs.
• Experience with both verbal and written communications with Spanish speaking constituents.

TO APPLY

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a resume and a
• cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days 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.

Compensation: $44,500-$46,000 anticipated starting annual salary. Salary will be discussed at time of interviews.

*This is a specified term P&S position with full benefits. The successful incumbent will be appointed in no longer than one-year increments, not to exceed two years from start date unless additional funding is secured.

Reach out to Tracey Pritchard to learn more about benefits, compensation practices, and career development opportunities.

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