Jesse G. Loewen
Goshen
Summary
Extensive experience in academic success and retention initiatives that are results-driven. Higher education professional skilled in conflict resolution, success coaching, and student mentorship. Focused on fostering a collaborative environment that promotes student well-being and academic excellence. Prepared to apply expertise to enhance institutional effectiveness and support students at any stage of their journey.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Director of Academic Success
Goshen College
Goshen
07.2023 - Current
- Co-managed the campus early alert system, providing follow-up support for academic concerns.
- Oversee first-year caseload, outlining essential summer to-dos and conducting in-person check-ins throughout the academic year.
- Primary success coach for student-athletes, collaborating with the athletics department to enhance academic performance and retention efforts. Developed tailored support, time management, and study skills programs.
- Trained, hired, and maintained campus-wide tutoring services to improve accessibility for students.
- Teach an academic success class for first-year students with a GPA below 3.0.
- Develop individualized learning contracts to boost student retention and engagement.
- Create and facilitate workshops for first-year and transfer-student orientations, as well as prospective-student visits.
- Foster a supportive, team-oriented, and student-centered atmosphere to enhance productivity, collaboration, and a welcoming space for the campus community.
- Participate in staff meetings, task forces, and working groups to advance strategic initiatives and identify institutional barriers. Supervised daily operations as needed.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director, Student Success Program Coordinator, Office of Transition, Retention & Orientation, and Accessibility Coordinator.
- Hold monthly academic success sessions for students of color in the Education majors' Teach Elkhart County program.
- Provide weekly academic/well-being support to injured student-athletes and offer a drop-in academic support hour for student-athletes in the athletics hub.
- Piloted the Student-Athlete Success Coach role for the Men's Soccer Team.
- Complete daily documentation of student check-ins, departmental data collection, and collaboration.
- Programmed and co-led a 3-week Summer Bridge program for incoming first-years/first-generation students and co-led the Academic Pre-season for Men's Soccer in August 2025.
Assistant Director of Academic Success
Goshen College
Goshen
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Taught first-year Academic Success course to enhance student retention and belonging.
- Offered drop-in and by appointment success coaching check-ins to students.
- Co-taught first-year general education Identity, Culture, and Community course to foster belonging among students.
- Taught Career & Calling course in spring semesters, integrating identity concepts with career planning.
- Collaborated with the athletic director and coaches to promote academic success for student-athletes.
- Managed caseload of students from first through fifth year, monitoring academic progress.
- Cultivated relationships with colleagues, coaches, faculty, staff, families, and alumni to strengthen support networks.
- Co-managed early alert system and campus tutoring services to improve student outcomes.
- Led monthly academic success sessions for education majors of color to address unique challenges.
Academic Success Coach
Goshen College
Goshen
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Developed personalized learning strategies to enhance student performance.
- Guided students in academic planning and goal setting.
- Facilitated workshops on effective study habits and time management skills.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student needs and improve resources.
- Mentored students in navigating college policies and procedures, enhancing their understanding and engagement with institutional resources.
- Counseled students on personal issues impacting academic performance, fostering resilience, and promoting overall student well-being.
- Acted as a liaison between the university administration, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community partners.
- Taught first-year academic success course for students entering college with a GPA below 3.0
- Success coaching check-ins with students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Goshen College
Goshen, IN12-2017
Skills
- Academic coaching and mentoring
- Program development and coordination
- Documentation management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Public speaking
- Tutoring services
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Process improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis management
- Problem solving
- Extensive work with first-year students
- Often asked to liaise with other departments or committees
- Underserved student initiatives
- Administrative support
- Database management
- Safe environment creation
- Academic probation assistance
- Workshop facilitation
- Ability and experience supporting students of all ages and abilities
- FERPA competent
Accomplishments
Goshen College Inclusive Community Builder Award - 2024
Certification
ACUE "Fostering A Culture of Belonging" - 2023
Timeline
Associate Director of Academic Success
Goshen College
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Academic Success
Goshen College
07.2021 - 07.2023
Academic Success Coach
Goshen College
07.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Goshen College