Success Coach - Personnel & Projects

Success Coach - Personnel & Projects

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 Posting Information 

Posting Number  | 2025682
Posting/Functional Title  | Success Coach - Personnel & Projects
University Pay Plan Title  | Student Development Specialist II
Location  | San Marcos
Department  | Student Learning Assistance Center
Recruitment Type  | Open Recruiting
Job Type  | Full-Time
Funding Source  | Permanent
Monthly Salary  | $3,901 - $3,958.33
Job Category  | Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.  | Bachelor’s from an accredited institution. One or more years of post-bachelor experience in student affairs, student support services, higher education, leading student support/student success programs and initiatives. Direct experience with students in academic success or recovery efforts. Experience supervising student workers and personnel management. Experience working on large programs/projects. Technical experience in Microsoft Office software, to include Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Presentation and public speaking experience.

Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s degree in Adult Education, Developmental Education, Student Affairs, Professional Counseling, or related field. One or more years of employment developing and implementing post-secondary education academic success or recovery efforts. Two or more years of direct experience with Success Coaching. Knowledge of student development theory, assessment, and practices used to foster student learning.

Job Description  | The Success Coach for Personnel & Projects position supports advancing the university’s Student Success initiatives by providing individualized academic coaching and intervention strategies to students. The success coach for personnel and projects will also be responsible for coordinating and developing staff within Success Coaching, as well as creating and implementing policies and procedures to best support students, staff, and faculty. The Success Coach will assist with departmental and divisional strategic projects that enhance student achievement and engagement. This position will report to the Assistant Director for Success Coaching within the Student Learning Assistance Center.

Job Duties  | Student Success Interventions: Manage a caseload of students, place or remove holds. Meet, refer, and follow up with students regarding general academic questions, concerns, and needs. Foster retention of students through coaching, improving time management, test preparation, study skills, monitoring of student grades, and other support activities. Provide academic direction and advice to students. Maintain records, interpret assessment inventories, make referrals as required, and manage organizational and administrative aspects of individual student cases. Oversee the development of projects and their implementation to achieve specific objectives or outcomes. Refer students on academic probation to appropriate services and resources. Respond to inquiries from students and interpret University and college policies and procedures. Provide advocacy and expertise related to the impact on student success by Success Coaching.

Personnel and Project Management Assist in recruiting, hiring, and training graduate Success Coaches. Support departmental assessment and reporting work for Success Coaching, within SLAC and for assessment initiatives in various academic colleges and other institutional reports as needed. Function as a member of the SLAC professional staff team by attending staff meetings, making referrals to appropriate campus resources, assisting with training programs for all SLAC student workers, and promoting SLAC by speaking to classes, student organizations, and faculty/staff about SLAC services and strategies for academic success.

Departmental and Divisional Support Represent the Success Coaching program in meetings with appropriate personnel from the Division of Academic Affairs (selected deans, advisors, etc.) and the Division of Student Success. Interact with college offices regarding the academic progress of students related to students’ probationary terms. Collaborate on a variety of retention efforts within and outside of the Division of Student Success and articulate the university vision for Success Coaching through outreach to students, faculty, staff, and the community. Serve on campus committees as needed. Present at local, regional, and national meetings and conferences. Other duties assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants  |
Job Open Date  | 08/13/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)  | 09/30/2025
Open Until Filled  | No
Normal Work Days  | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start  | 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End  | 5:00PM
Posting Notices  |
Legal and Required Notices  | Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why Choose Texas State University?  | Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks. Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
Quick Link  | https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53873

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