Position Summary:

Adams State University is seeking a compassionate and mission-driven professional to serve as a cornerstone of student success. This self-motivated individual will go beyond traditional advising to holistically equip students with the tools, resources, and confidence needed to navigate their academic journey. The ideal candidate possesses the empathy to connect with a diverse student body and the excellent communication skills required to advocate for student needs across campus

The Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Accelerated Study in Academic Programs (COSI ASAP) Student Success Coach will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and implementing support services under the guidelines, policies, and mission of COSI ASAP and the Colorado Department of Higher Education in collaboration with Adams State University.

This position provides direct service and support to students through comprehensive academic and career planning from the point of admission to graduation. Provides learning strategy support, graduation planning, and monitoring student progress toward degree. Specific responsibilities include the provision of guidance and mentoring to optimize the student experience and, in turn, improve student retention and success. Provides services related to orientation, registration, assessment of learning, referral, and facilitates student engagement in academic and career planning activities and the life of the university.

The position is Grant funded and continuation of the position is based on approval of the Grant Award.

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Coaching and Advocacy:

• Conduct outreach and intense one-on-one and small group coaching sessions with students

• Serve as a mentor, resource liaison, and advocate for students 

• Assist students in becoming independent learners by providing them with the knowledge and resources on how to navigate through a postsecondary system to foster self-sufficiency and academic persistence 

• Promote essential skills and techniques related to time management, study strategies, and the use of all resources 

• Provide career development and advising activities to increase student awareness and preparation.

Outreach and Program Recruitment:

• Identify and recruit potential students for the COSI ASAP program

• Assist with the FAFSA and scholarship application processes

Collaboration and Networking: 

• Collaborate and coordinate closely with student advisors, career services, the accommodations office, and tutoring departments to ensure student success

• Network and develop partnerships with existing programs that will provide students with resources, academic support, and opportunities to boost co-curricular participation

• Collaborate with on-campus/school partner contacts 

Data Management and Reporting:

• Intensive program and institutional data tracking and reporting of student progress

• Monitor and track academic progress

• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports

Professional Development & Expectation:

• Actively participate in weekly meetings with the COSI ASAP grants director 

• Meet with COSI ASAP state contact once per semester or as needed 

• Attend COSI annual symposium and out-of-state trainings

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

• 2 Years of prior relevant work experience 

• Knowledge of financial aid/scholarships and college admission requirements and processes 

• Demonstrated success in coordinating with different teams and diverse groups to achieve shared goals 

• Ability to develop strong partnerships and connections with internal and external support services 

• Highly skilled in tracking student performance metrics and milestones ensuring high fidelity to grant reporting requirements

• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Proven ability in developing and delivering student seminars and w