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: | 0603671
Position Title: | Part Time Student Success Coach
Position is: | Part Time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Student Services
Position Description: |
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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.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: • Manage an active student caseload which includes:
o Proactive outreach to students through email, text message, and phone calls using TargetX CRM.
o Monitor and track student success indicators such as early alerts, course attendance, and course withdrawals and identify appropriate interventions and follow-up.
o Develop supportive relationships through one on one coaching sessions.
o Assist students develop academic and life skills such as time management, goal setting, prioritization, and organization.
o Serve as a primary point of contact for students with navigating campus and community resources and provide referrals appropriately.
• Participate in the design and implementation of positive intervention 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:• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• 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:• Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Affairs, Education, Human Services, Social Work or other related human service field, or evidence of current enrollment in such graduate program.
• 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: | 05/21/2025
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: | $23.46
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