First-Year Experience & Academic Success Coordinator

Adirondack Watershed Institute; Paul Smiths (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Paul Smith’s College is seeking a First Year Experience Academic Success Coordinator. You will optimize first-year student success from orientation through two semesters, supporting career-ready graduates through coaching and seminars.

The role includes coordinating the FYE program, teaching the First Year Seminar, providing academic coaching, and collaborating with campus offices. Strong data reporting and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• 3+ years in academic coaching or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to helping at-risk and underprepared students succeed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data reporting.
• Ability to maintain accurate student meeting records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the First Year Experience (FYE) program and orientation activities.
• Provide academic coaching to students and document outcomes.
• Teach the three-credit First Year Seminar (FYS) twice yearly.
• Collaborate with college offices to support student success.
• Collect and analyze data to guide program decisions.
• Submit annual and event reports to leadership.

Skills

Academic coaching

Data reporting

Communication

Collaboration

Event planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Paul Smith’s College is seeking a First Year Experience Academic Success Coordinator. You will optimize first-year student success from orientation through two semesters, supporting career-ready graduates through coaching and seminars.

The role includes coordinating the FYE program, teaching the First Year Seminar, providing academic coaching, and collaborating with campus offices. Strong data reporting and organizational skills are essential.