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: | 0603710
Position Title: | Student Success Coach- Title III (Two Openings)
Position is: | Temporary full-time (outside funded)
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 students as a part of the Title III: Strengthening Institutions grant. 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.This is a temporary full-time position funded with grant funding and shall not be continued beyond the life of such funding. No continuing employment rights are implied.
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.· Serve as a key member of a Title III Grant operations team and 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 Community College setting, preference given to current WCC Employees.· 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: | $49,483-$54,431
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