Student Retention Coach

Lincoln Tech; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Lincoln Tech in Iselin, NJ seeks a Student Retention Coach onsite to identify and remove barriers to attendance and program completion. You will work directly with students to develop personalized plans and provide proactive support.

Ideal candidates bring associate’s degree or two years related experience, strong counseling and communication skills, and a passion for helping diverse students succeed. Benefits include growth opportunities and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required or 2 years of related experience
• Experience in student services, counseling, or related field
• Knowledge of student development and retention best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with diverse student populations
• Problem-solving and crisis intervention skills
• Empathetic and patient approach to student support

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement retention strategies for at-risk students
• Provide early intervention support and conduct regular check-ins to identify potential barriers
• Create individualized success plans for struggling students
• Advise students considering withdrawal and coordinate re-entry for returning students
• Provide academic advising and coordinate tutoring services and learning assistance
• Use academic reports to manage attendance, drops, failures, and persistence data
• Identify trends and work with Academic Dean to develop improvement plans
• Maintain detailed records of student interactions and prepare reports on retention outcomes

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student services

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lincoln Tech is seeking a Student Retention Coach, onsite at our Iselin, NJ, campus, to work directly with students to identify and remove obstacles that prevent class attendance and successful program completion.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required or 2 years of related experience; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in student services, counseling, or related field
• Knowledge of student development and retention best practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with diverse student populations
• Problem-solving and crisis intervention skills
• Empathetic and patient approach to student support

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement retention strategies for at-risk students
• Provide early intervention support and conduct regular check-ins to identify potential barriers
• Create individualized success plans for struggling students
• Advise students considering withdrawal and coordinate re-entry for returning students
• Provide academic advising and coordinate tutoring services and learning assistance
• Use academic reports to manage attendance, drops, failures, and persistence data
• Identify trends and work with Academic Dean to develop improvement plans
• Maintain detailed records of student interactions and prepare reports on retention outcomes

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Growth Opportunities

About Us

For over 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, and Information Technology.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.