Washtenaw Community College
Part Time Student Success Coach (3 openings)
🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, MI
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $24 per Hour
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ July 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Washtenaw Community College is hiring a Part Time Student Success Coach. The coach will provide year-round academic support to students, promoting a growth mindset and holistic development through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and tutoring. They will manage student caseloads, engage in proactive outreach, collaborate with campus staff, and support a new Accuplacer readiness program to enhance student placement and success.
Highlights
- Manage active student caseload with proactive communication (email, text, phone) and one-on-one coaching.
- Assist students in developing academic and life skills including time management, goal setting, and organization.
- Lead subject-specific workshops and tutoring for Accuplacer test preparation in reading, writing, and math.
- Participate in designing and implementing Expanded Bridge Program strategies and events like orientations and success workshops.
- Collaborate with counselors, advisors, faculty, and staff as part of a student Success Team.
- Serve as liaison with outside agencies for students in crisis, providing referrals and case management support.
- Required qualifications include a Master’s degree or current graduate enrollment in relevant fields and at least two years of successful post-secondary advising or mentoring experience.
- Preferred experience includes community college background, case management, intrusive advising/coaching, and program/workshop facilitation.
- Must have strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Hourly wage is $23.79 per hour.
Part Time Student Success Coach (3 openings) Full Description
Part Time Student Success Coach (3 openings)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Number: | 0603704
Position Title: | Part Time Student Success Coach (3 openings)
Position is: | Part Time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Instruction
Position Description: | Picture Yourself here!
Why Join WCC?
An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester Retirement options and flexible schedules available Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more! Check out our Part Time Benefits here
Outstanding opportunity to be a part of a diverse, engaged, and student-centered community. Washtenaw Community College (WCC) strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Position Summary:
The Part time Student Success Coach provides year-round academic support services to Washtenaw Community College students to assist with academic success, retention and completion. This position promotes a positive learning experience for all students with a focus on growth mindset, intrusive coaching, and holistic student development.
Washtenaw Community College is launching the inaugural WCC Readiness Pathway Initiative – Foundation to Success for Accuplacer, an expanded bridge program focused on supporting high school and adult learners as they prepare for college-level coursework. This initiative is designed to increase equitable access to higher education and improve placement outcomes for students through targeted Accuplacer preparation.
Accuplacer Coaches will lead subject-specific workshops, provide individualized and group tutoring, and guide students through every phase of test preparation in reading, writing, and math. Coaches will play a critical role in helping students improve placement scores, increase confidence, and transition into credit-bearing courses that set them up for long-term academic success.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage an active student caseload which includes:
o Proactive outreach to students through email, text message, and phone calls.
o Developing supportive relationships through one-on-one coaching sessions.
o Assists students develop academic and life skills such as time management, goal setting, prioritization, and organization.
• Participate in the design and implementation of Expanded Bridge Program strategies and programs to maximize student success such as new student orientation programs, academic success workshops and other campus/community events.
• Serve as a key member of a Success Team for assigned student caseload, and collaborate with designated counselors, advisors, faculty and staff to provide appropriate referrals and develop enhanced academic programs.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies within a case management model including referrals to help students in crisis with basic needs.
• Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Education, Math, English, Human Services, Social Work or other related human service field, or evidence of current enrollment in such graduate program.
• Equivalent of at least two (2) years of demonstrated successful advising or mentoring experience at the post-secondary level.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population including first generation students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills to communicate effectively with various college and community publics.
• Goal-oriented and highly organized with ability to independently manage multiple projects, motivated to engage in problem solving and persist despite setbacks.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or tutoring reading, writing, or math.
• Must be able to effectively manage high stress student issues and concerns.
• Ability to properly handle confidential information, exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Experience with computer software, database systems/tracking and preparing reports.
Preferred Qualifications: | Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a Community College setting.
• Experience with case management, and/or intrusive advising/coaching approaches.
• Experience designing and facilitating educational programs or workshops.
Posting Date: |
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $23.79
Salary Comments: | Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here
Position Title: | Part Time Student Success Coach (3 openings)
Position is: | Part Time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Instruction
Position Description: | Picture Yourself here!
Why Join WCC?
An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff WCC tuition waiver of 3 credit hours per semester Retirement options and flexible schedules available Great Discounts at WCC’s Health & Fitness Center, Barnes & Noble Bookstore and more! Check out our Part Time Benefits here
Outstanding opportunity to be a part of a diverse, engaged, and student-centered community. Washtenaw Community College (WCC) strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Position Summary:
The Part time Student Success Coach provides year-round academic support services to Washtenaw Community College students to assist with academic success, retention and completion. This position promotes a positive learning experience for all students with a focus on growth mindset, intrusive coaching, and holistic student development.
Washtenaw Community College is launching the inaugural WCC Readiness Pathway Initiative – Foundation to Success for Accuplacer, an expanded bridge program focused on supporting high school and adult learners as they prepare for college-level coursework. This initiative is designed to increase equitable access to higher education and improve placement outcomes for students through targeted Accuplacer preparation.
Accuplacer Coaches will lead subject-specific workshops, provide individualized and group tutoring, and guide students through every phase of test preparation in reading, writing, and math. Coaches will play a critical role in helping students improve placement scores, increase confidence, and transition into credit-bearing courses that set them up for long-term academic success.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage an active student caseload which includes:
o Proactive outreach to students through email, text message, and phone calls.
o Developing supportive relationships through one-on-one coaching sessions.
o Assists students develop academic and life skills such as time management, goal setting, prioritization, and organization.
• Participate in the design and implementation of Expanded Bridge Program strategies and programs to maximize student success such as new student orientation programs, academic success workshops and other campus/community events.
• Serve as a key member of a Success Team for assigned student caseload, and collaborate with designated counselors, advisors, faculty and staff to provide appropriate referrals and develop enhanced academic programs.
• Act as a liaison with outside agencies within a case management model including referrals to help students in crisis with basic needs.
• Other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Education, Math, English, Human Services, Social Work or other related human service field, or evidence of current enrollment in such graduate program.
• Equivalent of at least two (2) years of demonstrated successful advising or mentoring experience at the post-secondary level.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population including first generation students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skills to communicate effectively with various college and community publics.
• Goal-oriented and highly organized with ability to independently manage multiple projects, motivated to engage in problem solving and persist despite setbacks.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or tutoring reading, writing, or math.
• Must be able to effectively manage high stress student issues and concerns.
• Ability to properly handle confidential information, exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Experience with computer software, database systems/tracking and preparing reports.
Preferred Qualifications: | Additional Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in a Community College setting.
• Experience with case management, and/or intrusive advising/coaching approaches.
• Experience designing and facilitating educational programs or workshops.
Posting Date: |
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $23.79
Salary Comments: | Publicly available compensation information can be found: Here
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have an equivalent of at least two (2) years of demonstrated successful advising or other supportive experience at the post-secondary level?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess a Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Math, English, Education, Human Services, Social Work or other related human service field, OR evidence of current enrollment in such graduate program?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
- Other Documents
Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Click here for Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements.
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