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Central Washington University Academic Success Coaching Coordinator in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Academic Success Coaching Coordinator to join our Learning Commons team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $40,333 - $48,400 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Academic Success Coaching manager is responsible for developing the Peer Mentoring program utilizing two legislative funds. They collaborate with the Asst Director for Advising and Peer Mentor programs and the Dean of Undergraduate studies to successfully incorporate coaches in the UNIV 101 program. Coordinating mentors in UNIV 101 also requires clear and consistent communication with partners in each of the Academic Colleges. This position partners with the Learning Commons Training Manager to develop and offer ongoing training for peer mentors, using strategies that align with high impact practices. This position also participates in assessing program initiatives and Learning Commons services. This position collaborates with other Learning Commons staff and campus partners to determine and meet emerging student academic support needs through outreach, program initiatives, and collaborations. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Advising and Peer Mentor Programs. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Coordinate Peer Mentoring - In partnership with the Asst Director and Dean, develop programmatic strategy and goals for Academic Success Coach and Wildcat Academic Mentoring in alignment with stated objectives. - Oversee the integration of academic coaches/peer mentors into UNIV 101 program - Partner with the Training Manager to conduct ongoing training of student employees, focusing on developing trainings specifically for peer coaching and mentoring staff. Topics to include academic success strategies, time management, wellness, resource referral, peer advising, resilience, emotional intelligence, and goal setting - Serves as an active member of the Learning Commons team and takes part in staff meetings, team building, events