College Life Coach

Job Title

College Life Coach

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Student Transition & Support

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

SUMMARY:

The College Life Coach at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) works under the supervision of the Director of Student Transition and Support and is responsible for addressing individual academic financial career and psychosocial issues that affect the success of students. The College Life Coach will provide high-touch support for students enrolled in the Universitys first-year seminar and through the First-Year Experience and Second-Year programming initiatives. The College Life Coach is expected to provide individualized guidance to minimize barriers to student success and assist in the retention of students including improving student effectiveness in and out of the classroom by helping students to develop study skills time management strategies academic goal-setting and overall wellbeing. This position will collaborate with other campus departments within the Student Success Center as well as admissions new student orientation and student engagement to promote student success and retention. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence research innovation and student success. With over 140 degree programs a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio and nationally ranked online and graduate programs ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community cutting-edge research opportunities and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct up to three (3) courses per semester of the Universitys first-year seminar as part of a team that consists of a College Life Coach and Peer Mentor; each course consisting of three semester credit hours.
• Provide guidance to a caseload of approximately 100 students providing individualized care and support towards academic social leadership and life skills development.
• Serve as first contact for students concerns issues and psychosocial needs including assisting students in navigating and locating and visiting campus resources.
• Track students academic progress and facilitate their use of campus resources including using data to identify at-risk trends and interventions in support of early intervention strategies.
• Work with campus partners (including but not limited to other Student Success Center staff Financial Aid staff counselors and Disability Services staff etc.) to support student success.
• Assist in planning and facilitating academic programming experiential learning and other educational initiatives aimed at acclimating students to ETAMU to lay a foundation for their academic success.
• Support the development of tools and resources for outward facing workshops presentations and resource databases.
• Maintain and update student tracking information including all interactions with students.
• Support other Student Success Center and Enrollment Management programs and events.
• Serve on Student Success engagement teams and university committees.
• Conduct weekly Peer Mentor meetings and facilitate development of Peer Mentors.
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with entering students from registration for New Student Orientation onward.
• Attend meetings with campus partners to disseminate information on student body assess resources and deliver support plans as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: One (1) year of professional experience in Student Affairs Counseling Advising or related field.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively as part of a team. Have strong organization and time management skills. Maintain flexibility with program changes. Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interface with various shareholders with various needs. Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid Drivers License
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Other Requirements: May be required to work outside normal operating hours such as evenings and weekends during university events.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• College or University teaching experience.
• Experience with advising and/or personal and academic coaching teaching advocacy financial aid personal and career development case management/outreach and mentoring of varied populations.
• Knowledge of higher education recruitment orientation access transition retention and success.
• Proficiency with Navigate EAB Emburse Brightspace (D2L).

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

None

WHY WORK AT EAST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Competitive Benefits & Work-Life Balance:

• Employee tuition assistance for masters and doctoral programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life and long-term disability insurance.
• ETAMU contributes to employee health and basic life insurance premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays plus up to eight hours of paid sick leave and vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) with optional additional retirement plans (ORP).
• Physical wellness program and wellness release time for eligible employees.

Career Growth & Development:

• Access to cutting-edge research opportunities at a designated R2 Research Institution.

Academic Excellence:

• ETAMU is ranked among the top 30% in five online degree programs and offers national recognized academic programs.
• Over 140 degree programs including nationally ranked online and graduate options.
• First accredited institution to offer a competency-based bachelors degree in criminal justice.
• Distance education offerings in Corsicana Dallas Frisco McKinney Mesquite Bryan and online.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:

• Work in advanced facilities such as the 113470-square-foot Nursing and Health Sciences Building featuring a state-of-the-art simulation hospital and a 1300-acre agricultural research farm.

Vibrant Campus Life:

• Engage with over 95 student organizations and 14 NCAA Division I athletic teams contributing to a thriving campus community.

Prime Location & Growth:

• Enjoy the benefits of working in rapidly growing regions with abundant career opportunities at six locations across Dallas and Northeast Texas.

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