Academic Success Coach III

Location: Canyon, Texas, United States; onsite

Salary: $3,223.00 monthly

Company

West Texas A&M University administers the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program for first-generation, income-eligible students pursuing master’s degrees or Ph.D. programs.

What you will do

• Plan and present summer and academic-year seminars on graduate school admissions, GRE preparation, and graduate-level financial resources.
• Provide individualized assistance with personal statements, statements of purpose, conference posters, abstracts, and graduate school applications.
• Manage biweekly social media posts and approve comments across multiple platforms under the McNair Director’s direction.
• Maintain office operations, including NOAs, travel vouchers, requisitions, and purchasing tasks.
• Assist with scholar recruitment, selection, and academic progress tracking.
• Travel with and chaperone participants to research conferences, special events, and student support services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in progress or near completion.
• Four years of experience in higher education, academic programs, or student support programs; public counselor experience may substitute.
• Prior experience working with first-generation college students.
• Strong oral and written organizational and communication skills.
• Experience using the Colleague student database system and university processes.
• Creative and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe or Canva, and database applications.
• Ability to travel occasionally with students to research conferences, special events, and student support services.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Education, Communication, English/Literature, or a related field.
• Experience with college TRIO programs, including Student Support Services or McNair Scholars.
• Experience planning graduate admissions, GRE preparation, and funding programs.
• Experience coordinating special events and managing social media for a business or university department.
• Research experience using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Experience overcoming barriers similar to those faced by the target population.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and student audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff employment with comprehensive health and welfare insurance options.
• Paid leave and 13–15 paid holidays annually for eligible employees.
• Optional retirement savings opportunities and additional health and lifestyle programs.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain authorization throughout employment.
• H-1B and other work authorization visa sponsorship is not available.
• Employment is contingent on budget approval, credential verification, and a criminal history investigation.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references.
• Upload each document individually in the attachment box on the “My Experience” page before submitting the application.
• All revisions must be completed before application submission.