Grant-Funded Student Success Coach (Retention)

East Central College; Union (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition waiver for self and family

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Public retirement benefits

Job summary

East Central College is hiring a full-time Retention Specialist to provide coaching, mentoring, and supplemental instruction that supports student success for those impacted by environmental and readiness factors.

The position is grant-funded with a salary range of $19.73–$26.69 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and tuition-related programs. Access to resources and collaboration with counseling and learning centers are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in student success and retention initiatives
• Teaching or tutoring experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Retention Coordinator with outreach, success coaching, and retention software use
• Serve as a Success Coach with 300+ student caseload and provide timely interventions to support academic progress
• Assist students with acclimation to college and transition to alternative modalities
• Provide information about programs and services to students and faculty
• Collaborate with other student services staff to support student well-being and access to counseling
• Present information to campus regarding supportive measures for students
• Collect and evaluate data regarding student progress and assist with assessment reporting
• Design and deliver study skills curriculum
• Perform duties following established practices and safety standards

Job description

East Central College is hiring a full-time Retention Specialist to provide coaching, mentoring, and supplemental instruction that supports student success for those impacted by environmental and readiness factors.

The position is grant-funded with a salary range of $19.73–$26.69 per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and tuition-related programs. Access to resources and collaboration with counseling and learning centers are emphasized.