Student Services Coach
Company: Strategic Education, Inc.
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
*As we continue to reopen our Strayer campus locations, all
candidates will need to live near one of our physical campus
locations and are willing to work in-person as this role requires
onsite presence at a Strayer Campus. Please go to to find out if
there is a Strayer campus near you.* * The selected applicant for
this position may be required to work onsite and attend onsite or
offsite meetings and events. As such, the selected applicant must
be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Proof of vaccination will be required by October 15, 2021. We will
consider requests for exception from this requirement under our
process for disability accommodation or religious exemption. * The
Student Services Coach provides a high level of student service and
support to students via a variety of communication vehicles.
Primary responsibilities include: guiding assigned group of
students to achieve academic success, helping motivate, advise,
assist with course selection, and assist with the enrollment
process to help all students meet their educational goals.
Additionally, the Student Services Coach establishes Student
Financial Services compliance with all policies and procedures of
Strayer University. The Student Services Coach assists with
managing collections, bad debt, and finalization of student
registrations. * Support students through their academic
careers.
* Proactively advise groups of assigned students by phone, email,
and text.
* Address and resolve student problems through research,
collaboration, and follow up.
* Act as a point of contact to handle student account inquiries and
follow up with all received emails and voicemails within one
business day.
* Document all student interaction through University
applications.
* Help students create academic plans.
* Assist students electing to use financial aid with the
appropriate application process and conduct on-going follow-up with
students and/or Corporate's Student Financial Services to resolve
issues.
* Ensure accuracy and completeness of student payment plans, to
include monitoring student accounts and communicating with students
to resolve outstanding balances.
* Ensure that the finalization of student registrations are in
accordance with established University policy.
* Monitor and outreach to students based on attendance, intervene
with early at risk students, and assist students through the
satisfactory academic progress process.
* Implement activities to manage quarterly collection and bad debt
expenses.
* Monitor policy compliance in accordance with Strayer University,
state, and federal rules and regulations.
* Inform students of tutoring and other University resources.
* Other responsibilities as assigned Education: * Bachelor's degree
from an accredited institution required Work Experience: * At least
3 years' experience in an educational setting providing direct
service to students or 3 years' experience in a customer
service-focused environment.
* Adult education college or university experience preferred. Job
Skills: * Driven and committed to excellence
* Understand and uphold the University mission and goals
* Highly curious, creative, and open minded
* Exceptional student service skills
* Embrace and drive change
* Create a positive and informative environment for students and
peers
* Pursue self-development and learning
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Passionate about student success
* Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management
skills
* Commitment to working in collaborative environment
* Full computer proficiency in all Microsoft products
* Able to easily navigate other software programs and forms of
technology as needed
* Data entry and phone skills
* Commitment to ethics and compliance with University policies and
applicable laws and regulations
* Detail oriented and practices active listening
* Public speaking
* Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, collections, and financial
aid processes.
* Excellent time management skills Other: * Must be able to travel
20% of time.
* Must be able to lift 25lbs.
* Must be able to work evenings and weekends
* Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this
job.
* Access information using a computer.
* Effectively communicate, both up and down the management
chain.
* Effectively cope with stressful situations
* Strong mental acuity. If you require a reasonable accommodation
to complete our application process, please contact our Human
Resources Department at Careers@.
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