Student Success Coach: Guided Pathways Advisor

Olympic College; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision

Dental

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Accidental dismemberment

Flexible Spending Arrangement

Wellness Programs

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Olympic College, in Bremerton, is seeking a Student Success Coach to provide advising, coaching, and strategic support for a caseload of students. The role involves creating individualized academic plans, guiding students toward degree completion, and coordinating with faculty for transfer outcomes.

The position emphasizes proactive outreach, FERPA-compliant record-keeping, and wrap-around support across departments.

Qualifications

• Direct student services experience in education settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to develop academic plans and guidance tailored to transfer goals.
• Familiarity with FERPA and confidential student records.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first advising contact for all new students and maintain caseload.
• Develop academic plans aligning with transfer or career goals.
• Advise on course selection, prerequisites, and degree requirements.
• Monitor progress and outreach to students not meeting plans.
• Provide documentation of student interactions in Advising Notes.
• Coordinate with faculty advisors for program guidance.
• Assist with advising tools and transfer guides.
• Support outreach events and advising programming.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Experience in educational environment

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Olympic College, in Bremerton, is seeking a Student Success Coach to provide advising, coaching, and strategic support for a caseload of students. The role involves creating individualized academic plans, guiding students toward degree completion, and coordinating with faculty for transfer outcomes.

The position emphasizes proactive outreach, FERPA-compliant record-keeping, and wrap-around support across departments.