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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: | 0603711
Position Title: | Student Success Coach-Early Middle College/Dual Enrollment
Position is: | Regular full-time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Student Services
Position Description: |
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Position Summary:
The Student Success Coach provides year-round academic support services to Washtenaw Community College Early Middle College/Dual Enrolled students. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with others to improve academic success, student retention and college completion. The Student Success Coach promotes a positive learning experience for students with a focus on growth mindset, proactive 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.
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 activities to maximize student success such as new student orientation programs, academic success workshops and other campus/community events.
· Work collaboratively with advisors, faculty, and student services staff to foster a collegiate environment that cultivates a sense of connection, integration, and belonging.
Minimum Qualifications: |
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· Bachelor’s Degree.
· Equivalent of at least two (2) years of demonstrated successful advising, coaching 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.
· Goal-oriented and highly organized with ability to independently manage multiple projects, motivated to engage in problem solving and persist despite setbacks.
· Experience with student information systems, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and learning management systems (LMS).
· Experience tracking student progress and preparing reports to share data with other stakeholders.
· Ability to effectively manage high stress student issues and concerns.
· Ability to properly handle confidential information, exercise discretion and good judgment.
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 High School setting.
· 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: | 08/05/2025
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: | $37,112-$40,823
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