Student Advocacy Coordinator (Full-time, Onsite)

Wilson College seeks a dedicated Student Advocacy Coordinator to join the Academic Success Center. This role is essential in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowers at-risk students to reach their academic potential. The Student Advocacy Coordinator will work one-on-one with students, addressing both immediate and long-term academic challenges, and will collaborate with peers to enhance student retention and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Direct Support for At-Risk Students (65%)

• Provide tailored academic counseling and skill development for students identified as underprepared or at-risk.
• Utilize evidence-based learning support strategies suited to diverse student populations, including students with disabilities, first-generation students, and student-athletes.
• Develop and implement Academic Success Plans for students on academic probation and those with low grades.
• Collaborate with ASC staff and campus stakeholders to connect students with comprehensive support resources.
• Document student progress accurately and consistently.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training peer tutors to support student success.

Academic Accommodation Support (25%)

• Proctor exams for students with testing accommodations, including extended time and distraction-reduced settings.
• Process academic accommodation requests, including those related to concussions.

Center Outreach and Promotion (10%)

• Represent the Academic Success Center at campus events such as Accepted Students’ Day, Orientation, and Faculty Day.
• Create and distribute promotional and educational materials to increase awareness and engagement with ASC resources.

COMPETENCY:

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and a willingness to learn new software.
• Familiarity with the unique needs of online students, as Wilson College continues to expand online course offerings (WCOL).

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Full-time
• Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Some work during evenings and weekends may be required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Preferred one or more years of experience in an educational setting

TRAVEL:

• Some travel for professional conferences, training, and support of any off-site locations

Working at Wilson: Wilson College provides all eligible, full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage; college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance; and employee-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for health and dependent care. Also available to eligible employees is a Defined Contribution Retirement plan with TIAA. Educational benefits for employees and their families include undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities are also available across a vast consortium of colleges.

Wilson College offers a flexible, supportive culture that believes in work-life balance, with flexible work options available, and generous paid leave policies including paid parental leave, paid vacation, sick, personal leave, 13 paid holidays, paid jury duty, and paid bereavement leave including miscarriage and stillbirth.

Wilson College offers free on-campus fitness center membership, flexible and affordable dining hall meal plans, health and wellness services, and an employee assistance program.

Wilson College is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit qualifying employer, employees of the College may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.