First Generation Student Success Coach

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $50K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ September 8th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a First Generation Student Success Coach to support first-generation students in maintaining enrollment, persistence toward degree completion, and career readiness. The role involves developing retention strategies, providing personalized coaching and advising, coordinating student engagement initiatives, and collaborating with university departments to foster a supportive environment.

Highlights

Develop and implement strategies to enhance persistence, retention, and post-graduation success for first-generation students.
Provide personalized coaching, interventions, and advising to support academic and career navigation for UF students.
Create educational programs and workshops focusing on resilience, professional development, and life skills.
Build relationships with campus partners and student organizations to facilitate student engagement and referrals.
Track and monitor student progress and use data to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
Required qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant field or a bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience in academic support services, strong interpersonal and facilitative skills, and leadership abilities.
Focus on enhancing student engagement through co-curricular activities such as internships and service-learning.
Expected salary: $50,000 annually.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and academic advisors to identify students needing additional support and coordinate interventions.