Grant-Funded Success Coach for Student Retention

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College seeks a dedicated Success Coach to engage and support current students, focusing on retention, persistence, and graduation for Freedom To Dream students. The role involves coaching FTD cohort, helping meet tuition waiver requirements, and connecting students to academic resources.

Responsibilities include navigating challenges, maintaining progress toward goals, and collaborating with faculty and staff to provide comprehensive services.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree with five years of academic or success coaching experience in higher education.
• Requires Master’s degree with three years related experience.
• Proficient with coordinating services, maintaining confidentiality, and advising students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central case manager for assigned Freedom To Dream students with tailored coaching.
• Initiate interventions and collaborate with faculty to address academic concerns and life challenges.
• Create personalized success plans with measurable objectives; track milestones and conduct regular check-ins.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Advising students

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Tech literacy

Colleague/Civitas/Canvas knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience in higher education coaching

Master’s degree with three years related experience

Job description

Del Mar College seeks a dedicated Success Coach to engage and support current students, focusing on retention, persistence, and graduation for Freedom To Dream students. The role involves coaching FTD cohort, helping meet tuition waiver requirements, and connecting students to academic resources.

Responsibilities include navigating challenges, maintaining progress toward goals, and collaborating with faculty and staff to provide comprehensive services.