Student Employee- Academic Success Center- Jumpstart Success Coach- Fall 2026

Posting Details

Posting Information

• Requisition: 202600096
• Title: Student Employee - Academic Success Center - Jumpstart Success Coach - Fall 2026
• Employee Class: Student Employee
• College: Work Study
• Position No: [Not Specified]
• Department: Academic Success Center
• Division: Division of Academic Affairs
• Hours per week: 15-25
• Hiring Rate: 10 hour
• Preferred Student Classification: [Not Specified]

Nature & Purpose of Position 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, note-taking strategies
• Identifying challenges and obstacles that students face and helping 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 emails, texts, phone calls to eligible participants.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring and academic coaching for students who havent 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 Centers 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.

Other Requirements for the Position

• Non-essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs additional job-related duties and responsibilities as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at SHSU.
• Classification: Junior, Senior, Masters, Doctorate.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset with the willingness to learn, assess, and best support student needs.
• Possess exceptional communication skills including exceptional listening skills. Must also possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of SHSU departments and resources.
• Effective time management and self-starter qualities.
• Willingness to commit to 15 weeks of designated and consistent working hours during the Fall and Spring semesters.
• Computer skills, familiarity with Office 365 applications, Zoom, Campus Connect, training provided, website navigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA
• Have a completed FAFSA on file for the current academic term reviewed for work study eligibility.
• Knowledge of SHSU to include familiarity with departments on campus and resources available to students.

Open Date: 03/20/2026 Position Number: [Not Specified]

Contact Information

• Contact Name & Title: Amanda Johnson
• Contact Phone: 936-294-3141
• Contact Email: aej005@shsu.edu
• Contact Building & Room: [Not Specified]
• Contact Fax: [Not Specified]

Instructions Summary

• EEO Statement: Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Applicant Documents

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Student Class Schedule
• Optional Documents:
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation 3

Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University? Yes / No