Student Success Coach & SOAR Coordinator

St. Olaf College; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN seeks a Success Coach for the Academic Success Center. This exempt, 0.92 FTE position works on campus with a schedule August through June, 40 hours/week, typically Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends during orientation.

The role focuses on proactive student support, coaching, and developing 4-year planning and academic skills. Travel up to 5% and a commitment to inclusive student services are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in student services, advising, mentoring, SI, tutoring, or academic coaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide Success Coaching and meet each student on caseload at least once per semester.
• Lead SOAR groups, co-facilitate sessions and develop workshops on study skills and time management.
• Perform general office duties, assist with registration periods, meetings, reporting and campus collaboration.

Skills

Coaching

Rapport building

Student support

Communication

Outreach

Time management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Empathy

Mentoring

Coaching plans

Text reminders

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Software management system

Job description

St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN seeks a Success Coach for the Academic Success Center. This exempt, 0.92 FTE position works on campus with a schedule August through June, 40 hours/week, typically Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends during orientation.

The role focuses on proactive student support, coaching, and developing 4-year planning and academic skills. Travel up to 5% and a commitment to inclusive student services are required.