Senior Student Success Coach - College Access & Graduation

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption for qualified roles

Retirement options

Paid holidays and wellness benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State University–Br Baton Rouge is seeking a Senior Coordinator for College Access & Student Success within the Future Scholars program. The role focuses on coaching participants, supporting transitions to LSU, and guiding students toward graduation and career readiness.

The position includes responsibilities across engagement, financial aid navigation, and data-driven program assessment, with collaboration across Admissions, Financial Aid, Orientation, and other campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience in related field.
• Preferred Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience with student success, retention, academic advising, or related services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary student success coach for Future Scholars undergraduates.
• Develop individualized success plans to support retention and graduation.
• Coordinate referrals to academic advising, tutoring, and campus resources.
• Monitor engagement and intervene to support persistence and progression.
• Lead college transition and matriculation support activities and collaborate with campus partners.
• Support career readiness and leadership development initiatives.

Skills

Student success

Retention

Counseling

Communication skills

Data-informed decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration / Student Affairs / Counseling

Tools

EAB Navigate

Slate

Blackbaud

Workday Student

Job description

Louisiana State University–Br Baton Rouge is seeking a Senior Coordinator for College Access & Student Success within the Future Scholars program. The role focuses on coaching participants, supporting transitions to LSU, and guiding students toward graduation and career readiness.

The position includes responsibilities across engagement, financial aid navigation, and data-driven program assessment, with collaboration across Admissions, Financial Aid, Orientation, and other campus partners.