PATH Success Coach

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

PATH Success Coaches will play a key role in supporting our Pathways for Advancing and Thriving in Higher Education (PATH) Program students funded by the U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG). For more information about New York Tech's PATH Program, visit https://www.nyit.edu/news/articles/a-new-path-for-student-success/#:~:text=Pictured:%20Pathways%20for%20Advancing%20and%20Thriving%20in%20Higher%20Education%20(PATH

Position Duration: This is a full-time benefits-eligible position, grant-funded through June 30, 2028. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Support the PATH Program Manager in carrying out the PATH Program evaluation plan; meet regularly with PATH Program team to ensure adequate progress toward program goals and outcomes.
• Provide one-on-one support to an assigned caseload of students; initiate proactive outreach to build strong relationships and provide holistic support and guidance.
• Conduct academic coaching through personalized meetings that help students establish a success plan towards meeting their educational and career goals.
• Monitor progress of assigned students through scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication, responding to students' questions, concerns and needs.
• Assist students in developing self-efficacy by identifying and overcoming obstacles that impede academic success; empower students to learn time management and organization skills, practice self-regulation, and take ownership of their academic success.
• Refer students to appropriate academic personnel and support resources and collaborate with others to monitor and accelerate their academic progress.
• Using New York Tech's student success software, maintain comprehensive student reports, notes, and relevant attachments to track student progress and identify needed interventions.
• Assist with the design, development, and facilitation of a second-year experience course, focusing on study skills, time management, purpose, goal setting, and academic strategies.
• Attend on- and off- campus PATH program community-building events, workshops, and activities.
• Stay current with coach training, trends in higher education, and best practices in student support.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
• At least three years of experience working with college students in an academic advising or counseling role in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic policies, disciplines, coursework, and graduation requirements.
• Experience working with underserved and historically disadvantaged students and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of computer information technology such as Microsoft Office or Google-suite and experience with PeopleSoft, EAB Navigate, Slate, or similar system required.
• Prior work experience with a PSSG or similar federal grant programs a plus.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.