2019 Graduate Student Success Coach
Position Description: In order to support
the success and retention of our first-year students, the Office
of New Student and Family Engagement selects 24 highly driven and
caring upper-class undergraduate and graduate students to serve as Student
Success Coaches. Student Success Coaches will report to the Coordinator of
Retention and Student Success Initiatives. Coaches play an integral
role in supporting the transition and success of first-year students.
They will facilitate structured one on one meetings
to guide first-year students through thought provoking conversations. Through
these meetings, goals and strategies will be established in order to maximize
student's personal and professional potential.
Coaches will check-in regularly to address
obstacles, promote resources, provide encouragement, and offer structured
accountability. Coaching sessions will take place throughout the winter and
spring quarters.
Qualifications:
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Strong interpersonal skills
including empathy, communication, problem solving, and leadership skills and
the willingness to develop these skills further
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Knowledge of and commitment to the
mission of DePaul University and the goals of the Office of New Student
and Family Engagement
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High level of time-management skills and
flexibility, and ability to motivate self and
others
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Enthusiasm for DePaul and the Chicago community
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Strong desire to learn about all of the resources,
services, opportunities, policies and people at the University
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Currently enrolled full-time
graduate students with a minimum of one quarter at DePaul and 3.0 grade point
average
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All applicants' student conduct
records will be reviewed as part of the selection process. Students who have
been found in violation of the Code of Student Responsibility or other DePaul
policies through the Student Conduct Process may be required to provide
additional information and/or may be removed from the selection
process or from the position
Responsibilities:
1.
Meet one on one with current
first-year students and
facilitate guided conversations to identify needs,
set goals, learn about
resources, and develop/grow student success
skills
2.
Maintain open communication with Coaching staff
when further support is needed regarding assigned students
3.
Maintain regular contact with
assigned first year students through 1:1 meetings, phone calls/texts, emails,
or social media
4. Serve as
a positive representative of DePaul University and the Office of New Student
and Family Engagement
5. Attend
and participate in all required staff training sessions and ongoing staff
development trainings
Work Schedule and Terms of Employment:
Student Success Coaches are employed for a
minimum of five months, beginning
on January 2nd , 2019 and ending
on June 14 th, 2019. The work schedule includes an intensive 4-day
training January 2nd-J anua ry 5th. During the winter and spring quarters, Coaches are expected to work 10-12
hours a week which will include 1:1 meetings, following up with students, and
reaching out to new students. They will need to be available at both the
Lincoln Park and Loop colleges, depending on student need. Coaches will be able to
create their preferred schedule,
with the guidance of
the Coordinator of
Retention and Student Success Initiatives, however need to have a
mix of available times during both business
hours and evening hours. Coaches will be paid an hourly wage of $15 and
will be responsible for entering hours weekly.
Application Process and Deadline:
To be considered for the position, all
new applicants are required to submit a completed application
on the campus job board by 11:59pm on
Sunday, November 4th, 2018.
Applicants must also submit
the name of a faculty or staff member (preferably within the Division of
Student Affairs) to serve as a recommendation to their application. Interviews will take place November 5-13th, 2018.
Offers for the Student Success Coach position will be made by Friday, November 16th, 2018.
Screening Questions:
Are
you currently enrolled in either DePaul's Counseling graduate program or
Educational Leadership graduate program?
What is the name of the faculty or
staff member that you would like to serve as a recommendation for your
application (A staff member within the
Division of Student Affairs is
preferred)? (Recommendation Forms will
be emailed to the
faculty or staff member by NSFE)
Recommendation Form
Student
Name:
Name of Recommender:
Department:
How do you know the student?
How
long have you known the student?
On a scale from 1 to 5, please rank this student in the following areas:
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Interpersonal skills including empathy,
communication, problem solving, and leadership
skills
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Ability to manage time and set goals/priorities
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Ability to motivate self and others
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Engage in critical thinking and meaningful dialogue
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Overall recommendation for this
student as a candidate to engage in this experience Why do you feel this
student should be selected for this position?
Are there any additional comments
you feel necessary to include in your recommendation?
