Position in Traditional Undergraduate Program

Gardner-Webb University maintains a policy of non-discrimination. No aspect of employment will be influenced by race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, age, or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Gardner-Webb University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students.

Academic Success Coach

Gardner-Webb University’s traditional undergraduate program seeks a candidate for the position of Academic Success Coach. Reporting to the Dean of Student Success, the candidate for this position of will advise a growing population of traditional undergraduate students, with a focus on the nursing-intended population. This position uses coaching techniques to assist students with barriers to learning, setting educational goals and connecting students to university resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides advisement to all incoming students majoring or intending to major in Nursing
• Provides guidance to nursing-intended students throughout the application process, including serving on the Nursing Review Committee
• Provides advisement to other majors as assigned by the Dean
• Serves as a collaborative team player in the Student Success Division 
• Fosters persistence and completion by maintaining a caseload of traditional undergraduate students
• Monitors students who have not registered each semester
• Provides training for degree completion planning and GPA calculations for all students on caseloads
• Contacts students who have been referred as having excessive absences and accumulating low grades
• Monitors the progress of students on advising and coach caseloads
• Assists students on academic warning with academic success plans
• Advises program requirements, course selection, and registration procedures to both prospective and current student populations
• Provides academic coaching to assist with identifying, developing, and implementing learning strategies and study skills specific to course requirements
• Refers students to appropriate academic personnel and support resources and collaborates with others to monitor and accelerate the academic progress of the students referred
• Provides guidance to students on university policy and academic requirements
• Exhibits willingness to train on success coaching and new advising initiatives
• Other duties assigned by supervisory personnel

Education, Experience, Skills, and Work Environment:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology or related field. A Master’s in Counseling or related field is preferred.
• Academic advising experience at a collegiate level preferred
• Demonstrated evidence of a team-oriented, professional mindset with the experience and ability to be a creative problem-solver
• Ability to multi-task and show attention to detail in a fast-paced professional environment
• Excellent community building, organizational and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated outstanding computer technology capabilities
• Demonstrated passion for student service and success
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of Banner a plus

application:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application using the “Apply Now” link below and include a cover letter, resume, and name and contact information for three references with their submissions. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.