Academic Advisor Success Coach

Job description

Mission Driven, Community Focused About | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu) Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students. CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods. Job Summary: The Academic Success Coach provides academic support, coaching, and guidance to undergraduate and graduate CDU students. The Success Coach serves as a point of contact for CDU students who have academic or personal challenges impacting their ability to continue in classes. This role requires regular communication with students, staff, faculty, and management, experience in academic support programs, knowledge of CDU policies and procedures, and data monitoring and tracking. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Academic Support Duties - Consult and assist with com...