POSITION SUMMARY:  The Student Success Coordinator will actively lead and contribute to institution-wide efforts to ensure overall student success, support academic learning, and improve retention of LCC students. The coordinator will support four areas that contribute to student success: 1) Supporting first year programming 2) Providing proactive success coaching for students; 3) Supporting academically ‘at-risk’ students; and 4) Coordinating individual and group tutoring.

Serves as a member of the Committee on Academic Standing (CAS) and the WeCare Team.

      1.  Support for First Year Programming

• Serve on the New Student Orientation Committee.
• Support integration efforts for new students into LCC and Klaipeda.
• Partner with Admissions team to support early student connections by identifying potential grouping strategies prior to arrival.
• Recruit, train, and mentor FYS Student Leaders to implement their role and encourage person growth and development.
• Teach a First Year Seminar class each semester.
• Provide input to the FYS curriculum.
• Demonstrate effectiveness through improving number of students feeling connected and integrated into campus life.

      2. ​​​ Provide proactive success coaching for students

• Provide 1-on-1 coaching services by request or referral focused on building soft skills and strong academic habits. Coaching topics could include time management, procrastination/prioritization, goal setting, motivation, utilizing support resources, etc.
• Support high achieving first year students in their acclimation to life at LCC through success coaching.
• Demonstrate effectiveness through increased retention and engagement through repeated success coaching meetings.

    3. Support for academically ‘at-risk’ students

• Support identified “at-risk” students (e.g., those with conditional admission, academic probation, academic warning, and early or reported poor academic performance) through individual strategies and connection to relevant services to improve academic performance.
• Manage early alert systems and respond to all cases accurately and in a timely, caring manner.
• Demonstrate effectiveness through retention of identified at-risk students and documented outcomes of cases.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​       4.  Coordinate learning support service

• Coordinate campus resources to support students academically. Connect students to other campus resources when necessary for student success.
• Maintain a schedule of a comprehensive list of academic services (tutoring, exam review, supplemental instruction sessions, etc.) to assist students in becoming independent and intentional learners. 
• Develop and run innovative initiatives (workshops, seminars, in-class presentations, discipline-specific assignments) to support students in their success and development of study skills.
• Demonstrate effectiveness through increased student engagement with learning support services and student satisfaction with services provided.

RELATIONSHIPS: 

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Success and Wellness
SUPERVISES:  Student Tutors, FYS Student Leaders
WORKS CLOSELY WITH:  Faculty, Registrar, Student Life staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Relevant bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education or related field is preferred.

Experience:  2+ years of Student Life/Student Development Experience
Experience working with international student populations.
Experience working with data management systems case management and reporting.

Passion:  To coach students to persist in studies and develop habits to lead to academic success.

Skills:

• People-oriented, creative and sincere.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, time-management skills.
• Strong self-motivation and initiative.
• Motivational interviewing and coaching.
• Ability to develop rapport with undergraduate students and staff/faculty.  
• Experience with diverse student populations. 
• Depth of Christian faith commitment. 
• Firm commitment to LCC’s mission. 

We offer:

• Graduate Assistantship - see below for details
• Diverse international environment
• Friendly and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities through Erasmus +
• On-campus housing (including all utilities)
• Roundtrip airfare (for expatriates only)
• State healthcare and accident insurance 
• 20 paid vacation days / year (fundraising expatriates receive an additional 20 days)
• Lithuanian language courses
• Continued academic learning: 1 course/semester free of charge
• Discounts for MA programs

Graduate Assistantship for MA programs:

The Graduate Assistantship Program is an opportunity for individuals who wish to pursue an M. A. in TESOL or International Management. LCC has created 2 assistantships for students serving as Graduate Resident Directors starting Fall 2023. These assistantships include on-campus housing, one roundtrip flight and a 100% tuition discount. Students will serve in Residence Life and Housing.  
Expectations include: 

• 30 hours a week in Residence Life and Housing
• 40 work days of vacation per year
• 3-year contract

The University:
LCC International University is a fully accredited liberal arts university located in the port city of Klaipeda, Lithuania. Instruction is in English and the campus is residential. Our more than 500 students from diverse faith backgrounds come from nearly 60 countries for an education modeled on the North American liberal arts college with a Christian worldview.