The Jumpstart Success Coach performs duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the TSI/Jumpstart Program Coordinator in the Academic Success Center. The Jumpstart Success Coach will provide structured and intentional support to students who are enrolled in developmental education courses due to their current TSI status on file. This position will work independently and in team settings to promote college readiness efforts, engagement, and the overall success of this student population. This is not a tutoring position. This role helps freshmen students with things like:
getting acclimated to college life
informing students about resources on campus
tips for overcoming procrastination
organization strategies / helping students plan out their semesters
time management strategies
study skills/notetaking strategies
identifying challenges and obstacles that students face and help students come up with solutions and strategies to overcome challenges
Reading Strategies
Accountability
Jumpstart Success Coaches will acquire training during the Spring 2025 semester, and will work 5 hours per week remotely during the Summer 2025 semester. Jumpstart Success Coaches can work up to 20 hours per week during the Fall 2025 semester.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with the recruitment of participants for the Summer 2025 Jumpstart@Sam program by sending e‑mails/texts/phone calls to eligible participants
Provide one‑on‑one mentoring and academic coaching for students who haven’t met the college readiness benchmark for both Reading/Writing and Math (TSI Not Met – Texas Success Initiative)
Assist with organized events designed for this student population (to include assistance with event planning, providing detailed information to students regarding the event, participation in events, event set‑up/take down, etc.)
Attend regular team meetings and trainings.
Represent and support the Academic Success Center’s ongoing efforts to promote student success.
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities conducted.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents.
Ability to communicate orally in person, by telephone, and virtually/online.
Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to students and staff.
Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others.
Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant.
Willingness to help others achieve goals
Organized individual
Welcoming and friendly personality (since this role works one on one with students)
Good time management skills
