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California Baptist University

Student Success Coach I / Credential Analyst

🇺🇸 Riverside, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $23 - $25 per Hour 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ July 28th, 2026
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California Baptist University is hiring a Student Success Coach I / Credential Analyst. The role provides guidance and coordinated support to students throughout their academic journey, helps students navigate academic requirements, and collaborates with campus partners to improve student engagement and institutional processes.

Highlights

  • Serve as primary non-faculty contact for students, building supportive relationships.

  • Advise students on academic programs, policies, scheduling, and degree/credential requirements.

  • Coordinate referrals to campus resources and facilitate timely support.

  • Conduct proactive communication to support student engagement, retention, and re-recruitment.

  • Analyze student trends to inform improvements in programs and policies.

  • Support recruitment and retention via outreach campaigns and group sessions.

  • Review academic records to verify completion of requirements and recommend candidates to CTC.

  • Collaborate with program leaders to support student success and CTC accreditation expectations.

  • Coordinate and participate in School of Education events promoting values and community partnerships.

  • Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; academic advising experience preferred.

  • Requires proficiency with computers and software for data management and reporting.

  • Must uphold the University's Christ-centered mission and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Student Success Coach I / Credential Analyst Full Description

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Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Student Success Coach I / Credential Analyst
Posting Number S1706P
Pay Range
Compensation for this position is expected to range between $23.00 and $25.00 per hour, in alignment with what California Baptist University (CBU) reasonably anticipates paying for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions. In addition to competitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and generous benefits package to eligible employees.
Position Summary Information
Summary
The Student Success Coach I supports students throughout their academic journey by providing guidance, connection, and coordinated support from enrollment through completion. This role serves as a consistent, student‑centered resource who helps learners navigate academic pathways, understand requirements, and access available services. By monitoring student trends and collaborating with campus partners, the Coach contributes to improving processes, strengthening engagement efforts, and supporting institutional goals. The position blends advising, communication, and program support to help students stay on track and confident in their progress.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following, other duties may be assigned: 
  1. Serve as the primary non-faculty point of contact for students, building supportive relationships that promote satisfaction and persistence through remote communication and in-person interaction.
  2. Advise students on academic programs, policies, scheduling, degree and credential requirements, including complex or non-linear pathways.
  3. Coordinate with campus partners and refer students to appropriate campus resources to address needs beyond the coach’s direct scope and facilitate timely, effective support.
  4. Initiate and maintain proactive, targeted communication with students to support engagement, retention, and re-recruitment efforts.
  5. Track, analyze, and interpret student needs and experiences to inform improvements to programs, policies, and processes.
  6. Support recruitment, re-recruitment, and retention goals through outreach campaigns and group information sessions.
  7. Review academic records and documentation to verify completion of academic and credential requirements and recommend eligible candidates to CTC.
  8. Collaborate with program and unit leaders by sharing insights that support student success, institutional effectiveness, and CTC accreditation expectations.
  9. Coordinate, participate, and/or manage School of Education events and initiatives that advance core values, student engagement, and community partnerships.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty properly. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Demonstrated willingness to live and uphold the University’s Christ‑centered mission and values. 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, including clear written and verbal communication, effective interaction with a diverse campus community, and professional telephone etiquette. 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate, detailed, and consistent student records while managing multiple tasks and projects. 
  • Proficiency with personal computers and related software applications, along with the ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. 
  • Ability to make sound administrative and procedural decisions, exercise good judgment, and effectively resolve student concerns.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office equipment.  Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Work normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment, with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience as an academic advisor in a higher education setting is desirable. 
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/10358
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a Christian?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you attend church regularly?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. If no, please explain (required):

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
    • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
    • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Christian Experience Essay

Optional Documents

  1. Letter of Reference 1
  2. Letter of Reference 2
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