Coordinator for Student Success Coaching

Binghamton University, State University of New York; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking a Coordinator for Student Success Coaching in the Department for Student Transition and Success. This role provides one-to-one coaching, workshops, and program design to boost undergraduate student engagement and retention, including managing a peer coaching program.

The position emphasizes data-driven program design, collaboration with campus partners, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) is required.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in coaching, advising or adjacent roles in higher education.
• Documented experience in programming, presenting, providing workshops and/or teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of campus partners and departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a point of contact and provide success coaching on a walk-in or appointment basis and refer to appropriate offices or resources.
• Plan, promote and coordinate interactive support programs for designated student cohorts using a data-based approach.
• Collaborate with the Student Transition and Success team to support student programming.
• Assist with coordination and facilitation of student staff training.
• Aid the recruitment process for graduate and undergraduate staff who specialize in peer success coaching.
• Supervise the Graduate Assistant for Success Coaching & Marketing and coordinate GA projects.

Skills

Coaching

Advising

Workshops

Data-based approach

Education

Bachelor's degree (or higher)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Category: Professional

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Department: Student Transition & Success

Locations: Binghamton, NY

Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Ref. No.: 00063

Position ID: 205314

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Job Description

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $60,245 - $65,000

The Department of Student Transition and Success is seeking a creative, positive, and student-centered professional for the position of Coordinator for Student Success Coaching in the Department for Student Transition and Success. The Coordinator for Success Coaching will serve as an academic success and life coach and will be primarily responsible for supporting undergraduate student engagement and success inside and outside of the classroom via one-to-one academic coaching, meetings, academic skills/engagement programs and workshops, and assisting with the management of a peer-to-peer coaching program. Students who receive coaching typically reach their goals faster, enjoy college more, have high grade point averages, and have higher rates of retention. As part of the Student Transition and Success team, the Coordinator for Student Success Coaching will contribute to the successful retention and graduation of at-risk students through targeted program design based on data and working closely with other campus resources to support at-risk students in achieving their personal and academic goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact and provide success coaching on a walk-in or appointment basis and make referrals to appropriate school advising offices, academic departments, and other campus resources as necessary
• Lead and assist in planning, promoting and coordinating interactive and dynamic support programs for designated student cohorts (e.g. first-year, success coaching, and others) using a data-based approach
• Work collaboratively with the department of Student Transition and Success team to support student success programming
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of student staff training
• Aid the recruitment process for graduate and undergraduate staff who specialize in peer success coaching
• Supervise the Graduate Assistant for Success Coaching & Marketing
• Coordinate GA projects throughout the semester and academic year including their marketing work
• Serve as primary contact for developing and maintaining cross campus partnerships
• Manage program requests and lead the development/facilitation of specific academic success workshops for faculty and staff as needed
• Serve on other university and external committees that promote and enhance effectiveness and visibility on campus
• Represent Binghamton University, the Division of Student Affairs and all functional areas at various on campus, local, regional, state and national events
• Engage in professional development activities which may include travel
• Occasional evening, night, or weekend work may be required if a situation warrants this need
• Organize and coordinate staff bonding events for the student staff
• Maintain the Success Coaching referral form and send outreach to those students
• Lead office marketing efforts through relationship building across campus and some graphic design projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in coaching, advising or adjacent roles in higher education
• Documented experience in programming, presenting, providing workshops and/or teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of campus partners and departments

Preferred

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field
• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in success coaching and student transition programs
• Experience with programmatic marketing, including relationship building and graphic design
• Demonstrated experience using a data-based approach to develop, evaluate, and improve student support programs
• Experience working with and serving a high quantity of diverse students

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/

Cover letters may be addressed 'To the Search Committee.'

Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure.

For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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