Academic Success Coach II

Job Title Academic Success Coach II

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Upward Bound

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The Academic Success Coach II is responsible for providing our program members with academic mentoring and personal assistance for reaching academic goals at our Target High Schools. The Academic Success Coach II mentors, guides and assists program members to establish goals for a trajectory to gaining a post-secondary degree. The Academic Success Coach II also serves as a liaison to key campus administration to help translate curriculum requirements, assist in degree planning, assist with TSI, SAT, ACT test preparation, and registration, and to explore post-secondary schools, and professional careers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Advising: 80%

• Provide goal-oriented advising and educational planning, daily. Create purposeful interactions with students and design individualized, student-centered educational plans that lay the foundation for student success.

• Assist students in establishing goals for high levels of engagement towards academic progress and success.

• Assist students in understanding academic studies and curriculum requirements for graduation, post-secondary degree planning, including class selection.

• Assist students in addressing problems and connect them with appropriate community support services/university resources.

• Convey implications of various policies and procedures related to academic probation and suspension, dropping courses, and satisfactory academic progress.

• Responsible for early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students assigned to the program.

• Communicates with students’ parents/guardians effectively about students’ academics

• Keep record and track participation, daily for each student.

College & Event Planning: 15%

• Coordinate and chaperone the Academic Saturday’s, Summer Enrichment Program, weekend community service events, overnight and field trips. Chaperone Summer Academy dorm stay and activities.

• Provide academic, TSI, SAT and ACT tutoring workshops, including assisting students with registration.

• Provide information about financial aid and scholarship requirements and processes, as well as other options for financing education.

• Assist with college applications, FAFSA, and required documents for college admissions.

• Plan/facilitate parent engagement activities including financial aid and college informational workshops.

• Provide guidance and assistance re-entering secondary school.

• Travel to local high schools daily.

Other: 5%

• Hire, supervise, and train university tutors.

• Collaborate with University staff and High school staff.

• Attend yearly TRIO training.

• Update social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Manage membership efforts.

• Increase student participation within program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or applicable field.

• Two (2) years of experience providing direct, educational-outreach services to disadvantaged students and/or working as an advisor, counselor, or instructor with high school students or related experience.

• Additional education may be used as a substitute for the minimum experience requirements:

  • Master’s degree in STEM or applicable field

• Effective verbal and written communication skills to be able to advise and counsel students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Experience with early intervention, implementation, and follow-up for students while addressing problems and connecting them with appropriate support services on campus.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), office technology, and internet.

• Ability to travel and work irregular hours during scheduled times including weekends and overnight trips.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with TRIO Program, career, financial aid, and academic advising.
• Demonstrated success in engaging high school students through innovative and creative teaching strategies.
• Proficient in classroom management.
• Coursework and/or training in best practices for increasing retention rates, GPAs, and graduation rates of disadvantaged students.
• Bilingual capabilities.
• Knowledge of Zoom to conduct online student meetings.
• Planning Events/College Prep Workshops.

SALARY: $3,750.00 Monthly ($45,000.00 Annual, Approximately)

NOTE:

• This is a grant funded position. Continued employment contingent upon available funding.

• This position has the possibility to be hybrid.

• Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement :

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off :

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.