Student Success Coach - Miami Online

Job Title Student Success Coach - Miami Online Department Regional Learning Assistance Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Salary Benefit Eligible Yes Job Description Summary The Student Success Coach - Miami Online serves as the first point of student support and success for online students. Working closely with Miami Online and reporting to the Regional Director of the Tutoring & Learning Center, this individual will serve as a dedicated success coach for online learners—proactively reaching out, removing barriers, and ensuring students feel supported from admission through graduation. The coach will also cultivate strong cross-campus relationships to streamline access to student support services and contribute to developing an inclusive and vibrant online learning community that positions Miami as a leader in online student experience and success. Job Description Conduct proactive outreach to online students through various mediums to build high-quality connections, a sense of belonging, and identify potential barriers; assist with online orientation. Serve as the “First Stop” of online student support, providing key mentorship and guidance to online students in finding additional resources, answering routine questions, and providing extra support as needed. Maintain records and triage more complex cases to appropriate offices; follow up on critical issues to ensure resolution and continued student engagement. Build key partnerships with various campus offices, including advising, One Stop, counseling, and career services. Develop and maintain a digital hub or resource library tailored to online students, centralizing access to academic, technical, and wellness support. Develop and maintain reports to track, communicate, and measure online retention efforts. Collaborate with campus partners to engage colleges, community, and employers in educational programming and outreach events to advance online student opportunities for engagement and professional/personal development. Analyze the Miami Online distance education faculty and student experiences, always seeking to impact student success. Demonstrate commitment to a personal and professional growth mindset by engaging in the continuous investigation of emerging technologies, pedagogies, and leadership best practices through educational opportunities; professional publications or presentations; advancing personal networks; participating in professional organizations. Perform other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Two years of experience working in a student support capacity, such as advising, academic coaching, tutoring or instruction, or first-year experience programming. Experience gained during a related graduate program can apply (graduate experience is prorated; 1 semester of an assistantship is equivalent to 2.25 months of full-time experience). Consideration may be given to applicants with experience working with fully online students. Master's in college student development or a related field of study. Experience working with a variety of student types, including non-traditional students, first-generation college students, graduate students, and more. Knowledge of BannerWeb, Student Workday, EAB/Navigate, and/or Canvas. Excellent interpersonal communication and digital relationship-building skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Cover letter and resume Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Tori Myles at griffilg@miamioh.edu. Review of applications will begin two weeks after posting Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. 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Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information. Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University’s Mission. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job