Reports To: Coordinator of Advising and Student Persistence

Job Status: Non-Exempt

Job Purpose

The Student Success Specialist (SSS) for the College of Science and Engineering is responsible for holistically supporting STEM students, including intervening with academically at-risk students, academically advising a cohort of students, and serving as a liaison between the College of Science and Engineering and the Department of Student Success. The SSS will develop and maintain a relationship with the Dean of their assigned academic college and invest in the extracurricular activities of that college.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Academically advises all students in assigned cohort
• Provides holistic support for cohort through one-on-one coaching
• Promotes and engages with career fairs and career development for specific academic unit
• Performs interventions, tracks, and creates maps to success for academically at-risk students in cohort
• Maintains and collects persistence data on students in academic unit
• Builds awareness of university-based services (e.g. advising, career services, campus recreation, student organizations, tutoring) to promote holistic student development
• Assists the Dean (or designate) of assigned college in developing and implementing retention and early intervention programs for students
• Participates and leads in planning and implementation of the Summer Launch program, including active involvement during the week of the program
• Represents department and academically advises at Pre-Registration and GO events
• Support on campus events for the College of Science and Engineering
• Oversee creation and dissemination of student weekly newsletter for the College of Science and Engineering
• Aids in social, academic, and spiritual integration to support student engagement and success
• Contributes to students’ discipleship and spiritual growth as key component of student success and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

• Commitment to the ministry and mission of Houston Christian University
• Ability and willingness to disciple students and foster spiritual growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university (preferably in a field of study within their assigned academic unit)

Expectations

In addition to the above job responsibilities, some weekends or evenings may be required on a limited basis.

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is an independent, private Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. HCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, “Scripture and a Christian Worldview,” and the “Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU” set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.

As with all open positions at the University, a contract or employment offer will only be extended when the budget for the position has been confirmed.

**Disclaimer**

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