Student Coach & Retention Advisor - RPED Grant

Enterprise State Community College; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Community College Selma is seeking a full-time Student Coach to support RPED grant students from enrollment through graduation, on the Selma or Demopolis campuses.

The role includes developing an intrusive advisement program, teaching ORI 101, administering career assessments, and meeting advisees at least three times per semester. Collaboration with college departments and ongoing progress tracking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related human services field.
• One year of counseling experience at high school or post-secondary level.
• Proficient computer skills incl. database and word-processing programs.
• Experience working with low-income and/or first-generation college students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with low-income, high-risk or under-represented students.

Responsibilities

• Support students from enrollment through graduation for the RPED grant.
• Assist with development of an intrusive advisement program.
• Revise and teach ORI 101 classes.
• Administer Career Assessments upon student admission.
• Assist students with a selection of Meta majors based on Career Assessments.
• Meet with student advisees a minimum of 3 times per semester.
• Monitor students’ grades and advise via various communication channels.
• Track student progress through analytics and term-by-term reviews.
• Provide counseling on career preparation and resources.

Skills

One-year counseling experience

Excellent oral and written skills

Proficient computer skills

Experience with low-income/first-gen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Human Resources Services, Psychology, Education, or related

Master Degree

Job description

Wallace Community College Selma is seeking a full-time Student Coach to support RPED grant students from enrollment through graduation, on the Selma or Demopolis campuses.

The role includes developing an intrusive advisement program, teaching ORI 101, administering career assessments, and meeting advisees at least three times per semester. Collaboration with college departments and ongoing progress tracking are essential.