Academic Success Coach I

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University - Texarkana seeks an Academic Success Coach I to provide undergraduate advising and proactive coaching for student success. You will plan courses, guide students toward timely graduation, and act as an advocate while collaborating with campus partners.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to address academic, financial, and personal barriers to success. This is a full-time on-site staff position in Texarkana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide undergraduate academic advising and course planning to support timely graduation.
• Build relationships with students and advocate for their academic success.
• Address academic, financial, career, and social issues affecting student progress.
• Advise on course selection, registration, and retention strategies.
• Monitor progress and implement interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with campus partners on retention programs and student success initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job TitleAcademic Success Coach I Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department Academic and Career Experience Center Proposed Minimum Salary$3,666.66 monthly Job LocationTexarkana, Texas Job TypeStaff

Job Description The Academic Success Coach I at Texas A&M University - Texarkana provides undergraduate academic advising, course planning to timely graduation, coaching, and professional support and guidance for all undergraduate students. The Academic Success Coach builds meaningful relationships with students, makes appropriate referrals, acts proactively to address barriers to academic success and graduation, and serves as an advocate for the institution at all times. This position reports to the Director of Academic Advising and Student Success. Salary information: The expected salary for this position is $44,000.00 annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the University’s mission through engaging in productive communication and community building with internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, institution partners, and the public.
• Implement a student-centered approach to all aspects of decision-making and daily business.
• Provides academic advising for all undergraduate students grounded in tenets of practice outlined by the National Association of Academic Advising (NACADA), Appreciate Advising, or Intrusive Advising.
• Address individual academic, financial, career, and social issues that affect the success of undergraduate students.
• Advises for course selection, registration, planning, goal setting, appropriate resources, transitioning to the university, and retention issues.
• Advises in both group and individual settings with current and prospective students.
• Monitors undergraduate academic progress, plan and execute intervention strategies for students who receive academic alerts or who need assistance in maintaining or improving their academic standing.
• Promotes student learning, development, and personal growth to empower self-sufficiency.
• Provides goal‑oriented advising prior to or during the first year to foster informed choices in student’s educational planning.
• Suggests and directs access of university resources relevant to career exploration.
• Manages/coordinates advising projects, events, outreach, and interventions for all students, including specific student populations.
• Assist with executing retention programs and interventions for all students, including through partnerships with academic, student life, and enrollment management units as well as utilization of various technologies and databases.
• Actively seeks to identify and address individual, organizational, and environmental conditions that foster or inhibit student success.
• Collaborates with members of the campus community in student success and career development initiatives.
• Cultivates and models a proactive mindset, student advocacy, and effective communication within the academic advising unit and across campus.
• Mentors and builds strong relationships with other advisors, and coordinates with a team to deliver student‑centered service on behalf of the advising unit.
• Comply with all state, system, and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner and adhere to confidentiality policies (FERPA).
• Seek opportunities to serve and contribute on appropriate committees and workgroups across campus to advocate for students.
• Assist the entire campus community with prospective student marketing and recruitment.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. No prior experience required. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, psychology, or related field from an accredited institution and one year experience in academic advising, recruiting, coaching, degree planning, or career counseling. Demonstrated commitment to a student-centered philosophy. Proven knowledge of working with at‑risk college students and creating appropriate interventions plans. Experience effectively advising and assisting higher education students, including first year students. Ability to work effectively with parents, students, faculty, and staff. Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs for student success. Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals using excellent interpersonal skills, listening skills, and communication skills, to convince, influence, and direct students, faculty, or staff. Three (3) years of experience working in education.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is dedicated to assisting others achieve their fullest potential.
• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

BENEFITS

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, A&M-Texarkana is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

Medical$0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account Tuition Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children

Time Off

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
• 8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
• 8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays each year

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning Employee Assistance Program On Campus Wellness Opportunities

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M‑Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

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Open UNTIL FILLED. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by 10/01/2026