Academic Success Coach
Summary
| Title: | Academic Success Coach |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2048 |
| Type: | Full-time Staff |
| Post Date: | 03/05/2026 |
| Position Available Date: | 03/12/2026 |
| Department: | Center for Academic Excellence |
Description
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor seeks qualified Christian employees for this position.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Director of The Center for Academic Excellence, the Academic Success Coach collaborates with departmental and college/program leadership to provide comprehensive academic advising services to assigned student populations. This includes, but is not limited to, course scheduling, assisting students in the exploration of life goals, the exploration of vocational goals, and choosing a program of study. The Academic Success Coach provides leadership to students in navigating academic issues through the use of UMHB’s student success platform and coordinated care units, and serves as the early academic alert point person. Collaborates with the Director of The Center for Academic Excellence and college leadership to identify, create, and monitor retention strategies for struggling student populations.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Director of The Center for Academic Excellence, the Academic Success Coach collaborates with departmental and college/program leadership to provide comprehensive academic advising services to assigned student populations. This includes, but is not limited to, course scheduling, assisting students in the exploration of life goals, the exploration of vocational goals, and choosing a program of study. The Academic Success Coach provides leadership to students in navigating academic issues through the use of UMHB’s student success platform and coordinated care units, and serves as the early academic alert point person. Collaborates with the Director of The Center for Academic Excellence and college leadership to identify, create, and monitor retention strategies for struggling student populations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be and active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ full-time post-degree employment experience is preferred in teaching or mentoring high school or college students
- UMHB alumni status is preferred.
- Experience in an institution of higher education is strongly preferred.
- Basic competency in Microsoft Office for Windows applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation graphics, etc.) is required.
- Proficiency in general office equipment operation is required.
- Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.
- Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding.
Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including Day One medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Please click the “Apply Now” link to apply for this position. Please attach a resume and a cover letter of interest with your online application. Online applications as well as supporting documentation may also be submitted/completed in person at:
For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please contact HR directly at Ext. 4527 to ascertain which documents are required to apply for this position. Please contact the Human Resources Division directly, rather than the hiring department/supervisor, to assure equal opportunity of our process.