Grant-Funded Student Success Coach & Financial Wellness

Susquehanna University; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Susquehanna University is seeking a Student Success Specialist to provide on-campus, direct support to students in TRIO and REACH programs. You will deliver academic coaching, financial education, and proactive outreach, collaborating with campus partners to remove barriers to success.

Responsibilities include coaching, financial counseling, documentation, and program coordination. Regular evenings/weekends may be required; grant-funded, exempt position under FLSA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Experience in college access programs or student support services preferred.
• Ability to coach and improve financial literacy for students.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with assigned students to provide individualized academic coaching and monitor progress.
• Help students develop time management, planning, prioritization, and study strategies.
• Coordinate proactive outreach for students needing additional support and track engagement.
• Monitor academic progress and coordinate interventions with faculty and campus partners.
• Develop and deliver financial education workshops and assist with scholarship applications.
• Maintain accurate meeting notes, student records, and action plans; handle referrals.
• Support scheduling, reminders, communications, and data reporting for the program.
• Collaborate with Student Financial Services to address barriers to student success.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with university policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Scheduling tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Susquehanna University is seeking a Student Success Specialist to provide on-campus, direct support to students in TRIO and REACH programs. You will deliver academic coaching, financial education, and proactive outreach, collaborating with campus partners to remove barriers to success.

Responsibilities include coaching, financial counseling, documentation, and program coordination. Regular evenings/weekends may be required; grant-funded, exempt position under FLSA.