Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Department Information
Department Specific Tasks And Responsibilities
Provides success coaching to students in the Coca-Cola Scholars Program (CCSP) within the
department of Student Success Programs (SSP).
Supports the Associate Directors of SSP and staff from KSU Admissions with recruiting and onboarding new cohorts of CCSP students.
Provides relevant coaching data for evaluating the impact of coaching services on CCSP
caseload
Participates in co-curricular programming created for or inclusive of CCSP students.
Collaborates with campus partners (e.g. Registrar¿s office, Enrollment Services, Bursars and
Financial Aid) to assist students with course registration, scholarship retention, co-curricular
involvement, and student life immersion.
Department Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Experience working with high achieving academic students
Knowledge of student success strategies for various student populations
Familiar with scholarship program frameworks (e.g., HOPE, Zell Miller, etc.)
Job Summary
Provides guidance and counsels students on an individual or group basis regarding personal, social, academic, educational, and career concerns. Connects students with appropriate campus resources to address individual needs and concerns. Assists in program-specific workshops. Serves on various program, department, college and/or university committees as required.
This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding which is currently only secured through June 30, 2026. Employment thereafter will be conditional based on continued availability of funding.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advises and supports students by connecting with appropriate campus resources to address inquiries, obstacles, challenges, and concerns
Guides students in defining academic, personal, and/or professional objectives, fostering life skills development, promoting involvement in co-curricular and extracurricular activities, and facilitating leadership enhancement
Investigates and addresses student issues promptly, ensuring resolution and providing crisis intervention when required
Monitors student progress toward degree attainment and graduation
Operates university systems to coordinate student initiatives, disseminate notifications, review relevant student data, and examine case notes
Participates in tracking and evaluating key metrics to gauge the effectiveness of graduation coaching efforts
Participates actively in assigned program, department, college, and university committees
Contributes to the creation of tailored student programming as necessary
Conducts workshops and conferences for students as deemed necessary
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in a student success or support related role
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in utilizing commonly used software within higher education advising and coaching settings to effectively support and engage with students.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
Preferred Experience
Experience in a higher education setting
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $22.62 to $25.30 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Able to utilize career and personality inventories
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledgeable in high impact practices, trends in advising, and general education requirements for degree programs
Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations as they apply to financial aid
Skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced
Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.