Federal Work Study - Starr Hill Pathways Student Success Coach (Student Wage)

University of Virginia Physicians Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

University of Virginia is seeking a Student Success Coach for a hybrid internship that supports middle and high school students with academic, personal, and career readiness. The role focuses on building autonomy, self-advocacy, and executive functioning while managing a small caseload.

You will coach weekly, align sessions with SHP guidelines, and document progress in a confidential log. This internship offers structured mentorship through UVA’s Internship Placement Program and flexible

Qualifications

• Resume and three references.
• Education: Current UVA federal work-study eligible student.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: None required.

Responsibilities

• Direct Student Coaching & Caseload Management: manage a caseload of approx. 5–10 students and meet weekly (in-person or virtual).
• Holistic Student Support & Workshop Facilitation: provide targeted academic support and participate in program days.
• Documentation, Communication & Safety: maintain confidential logs and communicate with families quarterly.
• Professional Development: attend mandatory trainings and onboarding.

Skills

Asset-Based Mindset

Relationship-Driven

Strong Communication

Organization & Autonomy

Relevant Experience

Reporting & Structure

Schedule/Format Hybrid

Education

Current federal work-study eligible UVA undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

*Federal Work-Study eligible students only*

Job Overview

The Student Success Coach plays a pivotal role in empowering middle and high school students to navigate their academic, personal, and career readiness pathways. The Success Coach focuses on fostering student autonomy, self-advocacy, and executive functioning. Managing a dedicated caseload, the Coach serves as a strategic mentor, partner, and advocate, ensuring every student has universal access to the tools and opportunities needed to thrive.

Direct Student Coaching & Caseload Management

• Caseload Oversight: Actively manage and support a dedicated caseload of approximately 5-10 students, tracking their overall well-being, engagement, and progress.
• Consistent Engagement: Meet with students weekly (either in-person or virtually) to co-create actionable goals, build rapport, and review academic and personal milestones.
• Framework Fidelity: Conduct all coaching sessions in strict alignment with established SHP guidelines, utilizing asset-based framework models to encourage student self-reflection and problem-solving.
• Executive Functioning Support: Guide students in developing critical foundational skills, including time management, study strategies, organization, and navigating educational transitions.

Holistic Student Support & Workshop Facilitation

• Academic Intervention: Provide targeted academic support when needed, helping students navigate challenges and connect to broader resources.
• Program Integration: Attend scheduled programming days whenever possible to integrate into the broader community culture and support community-centered student initiatives.

Documentation, Communication & Safety

• Meticulous Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential digital logs to document all coaching sessions, goals, and intervention strategies.
• Family Partnership: Communicate proactively with families each quarter to touch base, share updates, and gain valuable perspectives on evolving student needs and external support systems.
• Escalation & Safety: Promptly identify and report any "red flags" or high-priority student concerns to the Site Supervisor to ensure immediate, coordinated follow-up.

Professional Development

• Continuous Learning: Attend and actively participate in all mandatory training sessions, professional learning communities, and onboarding to align coaching methodologies with organizational standards.

Required Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Asset-Based Mindset: A deep, genuine belief in the potential of all youth and a commitment to expanding universal access to opportunities.
• Relationship-Driven: Demonstrated ability to build authentic, trusting relationships with diverse youth populations and meet them where they are.
• Strong Communication & Oracy: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a specific emphasis on active listening and the ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue with both students and families.
• Organization & Autonomy: Exceptional time-management skills necessary to manage a student caseload independently while maintaining high standards of documentation.
• Relevant Experience: Prior experience in youth development, mentoring, education, out-of-school-time programming, or related fields.
• Reporting & Structure: Department: Center for Community Partnerships / Starr Hill Pathways. Reports To: Site Supervisor and Student Success Program Manager.
• Schedule/Format: Hybrid (In-person programming/coaching and virtual touchpoints as designated).

Internship Experience

The position will participate in a structured internship experience through the Internship Placement Program (IPP). Interns may enroll in UNST 3910 (1 credit) or UNST 3920 (1 credit). Courses are offered 9+ times during the fall with multiple scheduling options. If the course does not fit a schedule, an asynchronous co‑curricular workshop series is available through Canvas. The internship provides dedicated career support and key skills aligned with future job interests.

Compensation and Scheduling

Compensation: $18 per hour. Scheduled hours: Flexible work between 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday.

Minimum Requirements

• Resume and three references.
• Education: Current federal work‑study eligible UVA undergraduate or graduate student.
• Experience: None required.
• Licensure: None required.

Physical Demands

Primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. Occasional travel to attend meetings and programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.