Major and Career Exploration Coaches help students explore their interests, values and skills to determine a best fit for major and future career. Major and Career Exploration Coaches assist all students who desire assistance in choosing a major and identifying a future career direction. They also serve as academic counselors, specifically, advising undecided and exploratory students and assisting them in successfully exploring majors, selecting a degree plan, and matriculating to their degree granting colleges. Additional duties include: responding to student and parent inquiries, monitoring individual students progress, assessing academic concerns, and assisting in developing recovery strategies. Participation in recruitment events, presenting, working with other academic departments, contributing to event planning and outreach, and meeting with prospective students and families.
Primary duties include but are not limited to:
Communicates information regarding academic programs, policies, and procedures based on students' individual needs.
Assists students in realizing their educational, professional, and personal goals by offering specialized guidance.
Operates within an extensive campus network of institutional resources designed to help students maximize their college experience.
Participates in the comprehensive onboarding Academic Advisor Training Program.
Assesses the holistic needs of students, provides support, and refers to appropriate campus partners.
Develops a rapport of trust with assigned students.
Responds to communications via phone and email in a timely manner.
Manages administrative tasks associated with preparing and completing academic advising sessions.
Evaluates, updates, and securely maintains student and advising records.
Processes academic forms such as Veteran Student Form, ROTC Academic Plan, Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal, and petitions.
Advises transfer students regarding transfer articulation, review course equivalencies, and assist with course planning and degree completion.
Conducts proactive outreach to encourage timely advising appointments, registration, and the completion of tasks that lead to degree progress.
Conducts graduation checks and degree and minor clearances.
Participates in institutional retention and completion initiatives.
Engages with the Academic Advising Community through monthly meetings and professional development opportunities.
Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) by fulfilling training and reporting obligations related to campus safety protocols.
Assisting undecided students in exploring and choosing their academic major(s), planning their degree program(s), and identifying potential career paths
Discussing career opportunities, preparation for graduate or professional school, internship opportunities
Interpreting university academic policies and procedure for students
Assisting student with course selection, scheduling, registration, monitor progress towards degree
Referring students to university resources to enhance academic performance and educational success
Counseling students with early progress reports
Counseling with students that have earned D, F, W grades in pre-requisite courses
Counseling with students who have been placed on Academic Probation or Notice
Providing students with major and career exploration coaching and support
Providing individualized coaching focused on interests, goals, and situation
Offering online and in-office career assessments and interpreting assessment outcomes
Providing tailored support for special populations of students including retention outreach students, Business contract students, and Pre-Health students
Teaching department courses: Choosing a Major and Exploring Careers
Providing seminars and presentations to various student and stakeholder groups and organizations
Promoting department and college resources and services
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree.
Skills:
Effective verbal and written communication
Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to navigate and maintain databases
Skilled in communicating well and building rapport quickly with students, faculty, and staff
Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
Highly organized and ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Demonstrates ability to learn, interpret, and articulate complex policies and procedures
Demonstrates a working knowledge of state, university, college, and major policies and procedures
Willingness to work independently, collaboratively, and under supervision
Committed to maintaining confidentiality and securing sensitive information
Certifications: None
Advertised Physical Requirements:
Physical:
Sitting for long periods of time.
Communicate effectively.
Ability to engage in repetitive motion.
Environmental:
Standard office environment.
Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Requires contact with other departments and university officials.
Departmental Preferences:
Master's Degree
Minimum two years academic advising experience
Counseling/Coaching experience
Minimum one year teaching experience
Knowledge of OU programs
Supervision: None
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.
