Academic Success Coach: Empower Student Pathways

NC Central University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan (TSERS)

Job summary

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC, seeks an Academic Success Coach to support undergraduates by developing essential skills, promoting persistence, and guiding degree planning with campus resources.

This full-time, on-site role requires monitoring progress, creating Student Success Plans, and addressing barriers for first- and second-year students, with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records and documentation.
• Knowledge of instructional practices and student success models.

Responsibilities

• Provide general academic coaching to students through walk-in and scheduled appointments.
• Assist students in understanding degree requirements and progression.
• Develop individualized Student Success Plans and monitor progress.
• Connect students with campus resources (tutoring, counseling, health services, registrars).
• Collaborate with campus departments to support student needs.

Skills

Student coaching

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Organization

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Master's degree in counseling/related field

Tools

Student information systems

Job description

North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC, seeks an Academic Success Coach to support undergraduates by developing essential skills, promoting persistence, and guiding degree planning with campus resources.

This full-time, on-site role requires monitoring progress, creating Student Success Plans, and addressing barriers for first- and second-year students, with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth.