Student Success Coach & Financial Aid Specialist

Lawson State Community College; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson State Community College seeks a dedicated Success Coach to deliver retention support through coaching, mentoring, and supplemental instruction aimed at improving student progression and graduation outcomes. The role emphasizes SAP monitoring and coordination with financial aid to support at-risk students.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, advising staff, and other student services professionals to address academic and financial barriers, with a focus on maintaining aid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Science, or a related field.
• Experience in collegiate advising/counseling required.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide retention coaching, mentoring, and supplemental instruction to promote student success and retention.
• Assist students with financial aid applications and SAP monitoring; coordinate with Financial Aid staff as needed.
• Serve as liaison among advising, financial aid, counseling services and other college departments to support student progress.
• Utilize data and retention software to guide interventions and monitor student progress.

Skills

Advising

Counseling

Retention support

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lawson State Community College seeks a dedicated Success Coach to deliver retention support through coaching, mentoring, and supplemental instruction aimed at improving student progression and graduation outcomes. The role emphasizes SAP monitoring and coordination with financial aid to support at-risk students.

The position requires collaboration with faculty, advising staff, and other student services professionals to address academic and financial barriers, with a focus on maintaining aid