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Position Number: 1456526
Location: Beaumont, TX
Position Type: Academic Advising

Cardinal Coach, Student Retention Manager 499677

Position Type: Staff

Position Number:

Department: College of Arts and Science Dept

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Job Summary:
Lamar University's College of Arts & Sciences (A&S) seeks a Cardinal Coach to assist with the college's undergraduate student retention efforts. In coordination and consultation with the Dean of Arts & Sciences and working with A&S departments and the University Advising Center (UAC), the Coach will identify students at risk of voluntary or involuntary withdrawal from the university and develop individualized plans to help these students achieve success in their field of study. The Coach will establish the A&S student retention office, manage all A&S student retention efforts, conduct related research and data analysis, and liaise with A&S departments, the UAC, and the University's student retention office. The Coach will create a supportive and inviting atmosphere that does not penalize students in need of help and support.

Job Description:
Responsibilities include:

Establish A&S student retention office and processes

Serve on any A&S Retention Committee(s)

Identify students at risk of withdrawal from the University

Develop and implement personalized plans to ensure students' success

Coordinate with the Dean of Arts & Sciences, A&S UAC advisors, A&S Departments, and University student retention office

Conduct research on causes of A&S retention issues

Develop common dimensions along which to counsel students

Develop at risk faculty progress reports for A&S students

Develop and host undergraduate student success seminars with small groups of students

Manage and analyze A&S student retention data using the University's Student Success Collaborative Campus database and similar programs

Communicate with STAR Services and Cardinal Communities programs

Create other peer support opportunities for A&S students

Facilitate resources to assist students on campus, online, and in the Southeast Texas community

Provide outstanding customer service to students, faculty, staff, and other campus constituents

New responsibilities to follow initial A&S student retention office implementation period

Minimum Qualifications:
Job Specifications
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required (social sciences, psychology, education degrees preferred)
Two (2) years of higher education counseling/advising experience
Desire to help students
Data management and analysis skills
Proficiency in basic productivity software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database software
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to prepare written reports on student success
Graduate degree a plus
Licensed Professional Counselor or similar certification(s) a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary: Commensurare

Work Hours:

Posting Date: 05/08/2019

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.