College Readiness Coach & Student Success Mentor

Brookdale Community College; Middletown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookdale Community College in New Jersey seeks a Student Success Coach/Advisor for the GEAR UP program. The role provides students with the tools and resources to prepare for and succeed in post‑secondary education, delivering universal, seamless, and personalized support and maintaining sustained relationships with students and program participants.

The position involves managing a caseload, helping students develop educational plans and strategies, mentoring, presenting workshops, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three years of experience working directly with students.
• Ability to support education planning and career resources.
• Knowledge of FERPA regulations.
• Willingness to travel locally and work at multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of GEAR UP students with timely information.
• Develop educational plans and strategies to improve student success.
• Present workshops and mentor students to foster college readiness.
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, and school partners to support student success.

Skills

Instruct students

Motivate students

Mentor diverse students

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership & management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brookdale Community College in New Jersey seeks a Student Success Coach/Advisor for the GEAR UP program. The role provides students with the tools and resources to prepare for and succeed in post‑secondary education, delivering universal, seamless, and personalized support and maintaining sustained relationships with students and program participants.

The position involves managing a caseload, helping students develop educational plans and strategies, mentoring, presenting workshops, and