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The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Professional Success Coach. This role involves delivering holistic student success services, including individual coaching and supervising peer success coaches, while developing workshops and collaborative initiatives to engage the campus community and support student achievement.

Highlights

Provide individual coaching on time management, study skills, career exploration, job search, and professional development.
Assist in supervising, training, and assessing a team of peer success coaches.
Maintain Canvas course shells and manage scheduling/documentation through Starfish.
Administer and track the College Success Skills Inventory (CSSI) and student progress.
Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and online resources related to academic and success skills.
Serve as a liaison to academic departments and related student services.
Conduct outreach to under-served and under-resourced students to connect them with necessary resources.
Create instructional and marketing materials for success skills.
Lead or coordinate special projects or initiatives as assigned.
Requires a Master’s degree with 3+ years experience or Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year experience; no certifications required.
Salary ranges from $42,100 to $67,300 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.

Professional Success Coach Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Abington seeks an engaging and dynamic candidate to fill the newly created position of Professional Success Coach. This position will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Success to deliver holistic services that facilitate student success in and out of the classroom and to assist in the supervision of a team of peer success coaches. The Professional Success Coach will work with students individually to develop personalized success plans for academic and general life skills. The Professional Success Coach will also develop workshops, structured academic initiatives, as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide individual coaching for students on topics of time management, study skills, organizational skills, major and career exploration, internship and job search, professional development, graduate school planning, employer and alumni engagement
Assist in the supervision of a team of peer success coaches including training, monitoring, documenting, and assessing performance and program impact.
Maintain Canvas course shells: Peer Success Coaching, Peer Succes Coach Training, & the Chaiken Center Community Hub
Monitor success coaching scheduling & documentation through Starfish
Oversee the administration of the College Success Skills Inventory (CSSI)
Maintain detailed records of students' CSSI results and progress in completing the Peer Success Coaching Program
Support the assessment of student success through the rubrics used in progress reflections and conversations
Create success skills instructional and marketing materials
Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of academic and success skills topics
Provide administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success
Serve as a liaison to academic departments and related services
Perform intentional outreach and interact directly with under-served and under-resourced students, connecting them with resources to navigate barriers to completion & graduation
Maintain a cohesive system of documentation that tracks student progress, assessment results, and coaching goals through Client Report Forms and Starfish Outcome Notes.
Lead/coordinate special projects or initiatives as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Student Success Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position

requires:Master's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Student Success Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $67,300.00.

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.

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Original Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Job Responsibilities:

Provide individual coaching for students on topics of time management, study skills, organizational skills, major and career exploration, internship and job search, professional development, graduate school planning, employer and alumni engagement
Assist in the supervision of a team of peer success coaches including training, monitoring, documenting, and assessing performance and program impact.
Maintain Canvas course shells: Peer Success Coaching, Peer Succes Coach Training, & the Chaiken Center Community Hub
Monitor success coaching scheduling & documentation through Starfish
Oversee the administration of the College Success Skills Inventory (CSSI)
Maintain detailed records of students' CSSI results and progress in completing the Peer Success Coaching Program
Support the assessment of student success through the rubrics used in progress reflections and conversations
Create success skills instructional and marketing materials
Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of academic and success skills topics
Provide administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success
Serve as a liaison to academic departments and related services
Perform intentional outreach and interact directly with under-served and under-resourced students, connecting them with resources to navigate barriers to completion & graduation
Maintain a cohesive system of documentation that tracks student progress, assessment results, and coaching goals through Client Report Forms and Starfish Outcome Notes.
Lead/coordinate special projects or initiatives as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
If filled as Student Success Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.