Promise Program Success Coach (Part-Time)

North Central Texas College

Gainesville, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

North Central Texas College in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Part-Time Promise Program Success Coach to support Promise Scholars in achieving academic success, persistence, and smooth transfer planning. The role emphasizes advising, coaching, and resource facilitation in collaboration with college departments.

The ideal candidate has a degree, multiple years in higher education, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently up to 19 hours weekly on campus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Three years of experience in a higher education environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

Advising: Meet with students, create success plans, discuss course selections and transfer possibilities.
Data Reporting: Complete weekly/monthly reports on retention and student successes.
Success Coaching: Provide resources for academic concerns, self-efficacy, motivation, and progression.
Early Alerts: Follow up on professor-submitted concerns and document interactions.
Recruiting: Assist with outreach visits and recruitment of prospective students.
Resource Referrals: Compile and update lists of college and community resources.
Success Seminars and Presentations: Lead sessions on success strategies for students.
First Year Experience Course: Develop and deliver orientation content for new Promise students.
Professional Development: Complete trainings for student success coaching and attend related meetings.
Other duties as assigned as needs arise.

Skills

Higher education experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Microsoft Office

Canvas LMS

Jenzabar

Data reporting

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Jenzabar

Microsoft Office

Job description

Promise Program Success Coach (Part-Time)

Subject to criminal background check. Resume and unofficial transcript required in addition to application. Hourly rate – $20 hourly with no more than 19 hours a week. Located on our Gainesville campus.

North Central Texas College ("NCTC") is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.

Posting Number

9002095

Title

Promise Program Success Coach (Part-Time)

Position Type

Part-Time

Department

Admissions

Job Summary

The part-time Success Coach for the Red River Promise plays a pivotal role in supporting and guiding current Promise Scholars enrolled at NCTC to achieve academic success, persist in their studies, and successfully transition to four-year institutions or their chosen career paths. This position focuses on fostering student retention, academic engagement, and seamless transfer through individualized coaching, group sessions, and resource facilitation.

The Promise Success Coach will work collaboratively with the various departments and stakeholders to monitor student progress, identify barriers to success, and implement proactive intervention strategies. Emphasis will be placed on cultivating strong relationships with students, empowering them to set and achieve educational goals, and promoting awareness of transfer and employment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a student-centered approach and a passion for guiding students toward long-term academic and professional success.

This is a part-time position with no more than 19 hours a week.

Advising- Meet with students using active listening and assessing strategies. Create student success plans tailored to NCTC Promise Scholars needs, goals, and interests. Discuss course selections, major selection, and scholarship opportunities. Work with Scholars and partnering universities in transfer protocols to assist in seamless transition under program guidelines.
Data Reporting- Complete weekly and monthly reports that demonstrate progress towards department and institutional goals, including but not limited to: retention, student registration, and student successes.
Success Coaching- Provide and discuss resources to assist students with academic concerns, course difficulties, academic self-efficacy, motivation, financial and time management, and program progression. Establish relationships that foster opportunities to share areas of growth and areas of concern while supporting students’ academic goals.
Early Alerts- Follow up with academic concerns submitted by professors and document interactions with students.
Recruiting- Assist team for large outreach visits, workshops, presentations for high school and community events. Maintains and builds relationships with high school admin and community. Actively recruits prospective students to the NCTC Promise Program.
Resource Referrals- Compile and maintain updated lists of resources at college and within community that will assist with factors that may impact a student’s education. Guide student to applicable resources as well as community service opportunities for Promise juniors.
Success Seminars and Class Presentations- Create and lead presentations on important success strategies for students.
First Year Experience Course- Develop and deliver a course for new NCTC Promise students including lessons on: important policies and procedures, NCTC virtual platforms, campus resources, and success strategies. Create engaging assignments to ensure new students are oriented to NCTC.
Professional Development, and Trainings- Complete trainings and certifications for student success coaching, career development, and mental health. Also attend student success and student affairs meetings.
Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Required Skills & Abilities

Previous work experience in a higher education environment
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to efficiently multitask
Service-oriented demeanor
Adaptive, creative, and patient
Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team
Effective communication and ability to build rapport
Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to learn learning management system: Canvas; and database management system: Jenzabar
Proficient and experienced in public speaking and speaking in large groups.
Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-changing environment.
Ability to maintain accurate records and input data in a clean, professional manner.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Required Experience

Three (3) years of previous work experience in a higher education environment

Preferred Experience

Posting Date

05/12/2026

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