Application Instructions
Please complete the Success Coach application (external link) and answer questions about your interest in the position and how you would approach motivating a group of new, first-year students.
Success Coach Description
First-Year Success Coaches help incoming students as they are transitioning from high school to college. They meet with students in a required first-year seminar course (GST 104) and help them navigate the campus, make healthy choices, and make lasting friendships. Our coaches:
- Assist with facilitation in a first-year seminar: GST 104 - Experiential Learning in College
- Provide group and 1:1 success coaching for an assigned cohort of first-year students
- Accompany students to campus events, speakers, and performances to promote social wellbeing
Requirements
- Strong interest in helping others
- Desire to connect with other students, staff, and faculty
- Rising sophomore standing or above (30+ earned credit hours by fall 2024)
- Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)
- Good disciplinary standing with SUNY Oswego
- At least one semester completed at SUNY Oswego (any major)
- Eligibility to enroll in a1-credit online training class in Fall 2024
- Commitment to the role through October 18, 2024
Qualities of a Great Success Coach
- Kind and care about the wellbeing and feelings of others
- Excellent at motivating and influencing others
- Great listening skills
- Comfortable sharing experiences with others (good and bad)
- Curious and eager to learn
- Notice opportunities to grow and learn
- Positive outlook and a great sense of humor
- Trustworthy and collaborative
- Involvement on campus or in other communities
NACE Career Readiness Competencies
- Career & Self Development
- Communication
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
Hiring Timeline
Applications will be reviewed and Success Coaches will be identified on a rolling basis through June 30.
How should you apply?
Please complete the Success Coach application (external link) and answer questions about your interest in the position and how you would approach motivating a group of new, first-year students.