First-Year Success Coach

University of West Georgia; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of West Georgia is seeking a Student Success Coach to provide proactive, holistic support for first-year students, aiming to improve academic achievement and persistence. You will establish supportive relationships, identify barriers, and connect students with campus resources while coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure success throughout their college journey.

The role emphasizes a student-centered approach, collaboration across departments, and commitment to inclusive,

Qualifications

• Experience providing coaching, advising, mentoring, counseling, case management, student services, or related support.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve retention by coaching assigned students; monitor progress and implement interventions.
• Make referrals to academic, personal, financial, career, and other resources; maintain confidential records.
• Participate in retention and student engagement initiatives; demonstrate professional judgment and cultural responsiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Student coaching

Mentoring

Counseling

Case management

Diversity engagement

Education

Masters Degree

Job description

The University of West Georgia is seeking a Student Success Coach to provide proactive, holistic support for first-year students, aiming to improve academic achievement and persistence. You will establish supportive relationships, identify barriers, and connect students with campus resources while coordinating with faculty and staff to ensure success throughout their college journey.

The role emphasizes a student-centered approach, collaboration across departments, and commitment to inclusive,