Student Success Coach — Retention & Graduation

Del Mar College - Corporate Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College - Corporate Services seeks a Success Coach to engage and support current students, focusing on retention, persistence, and graduation goals for the Freedom To Dream cohort. You will provide personalized coaching from enrollment through graduation.

This is a full-time, grant-funded role with a competitive salary and the opportunity to partner with faculty and student services to connect students with essential resources and develop impact-driven plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with five years Academic or Success Coaching experience in a higher education setting.
• Master’s degree with three years related experience.
• Experience advising students on program guidelines and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central, ongoing case manager for an assigned caseload of Freedom To Dream students. Provides comprehensive services with specialized strategies for each assigned student.
• Initiates proactive interventions/strategies and collaborates with faculty and campus staff to address academic concerns and life challenges for students to successfully complete their educational goals.
• Create personalized success plans with measurable objectives to keep students on track toward meeting FTD tuition waiver requirements, completing academic program credential or reaching transfer goals. Track student milestones. Conduct regular check-ins to monitor progress, adjust strategies, and maintain momentum.
• Document coaching sessions and track student engagement in success initiatives. Prepares reports, proposals, and recommendations for overall programs; keeps detailed records of assigned activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and student services staff to identify students who may benefit from additional interventions including CARE Connections and direct referrals.
• Assist students with developing self-advocacy skills, including communicating with faculty and utilizing campus resources effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Advising students

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Colleague

Civitas

Canvas

Job description

Del Mar College - Corporate Services seeks a Success Coach to engage and support current students, focusing on retention, persistence, and graduation goals for the Freedom To Dream cohort. You will provide personalized coaching from enrollment through graduation.

This is a full-time, grant-funded role with a competitive salary and the opportunity to partner with faculty and student services to connect students with essential resources and develop impact-driven plans.