Student Success Coach - Student Athletes

Midwestern State University Texas; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU Texas is seeking a Student Success Coach for the Student Athletes department to drive academic achievement through focused, one-on-one coaching. You will create personalized academic plans, guide utilization of campus resources, and collaborate with Athletics to support student-athletes.

The role reports to the Director of the Student Success Center, with a starting ASAP date and a monthly salary of $2,899.42 plus benefits, in a budgeted position (S008-27) at CO3795.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in student-facing roles preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead one-on-one conversations with student-athletes to support academic success.
• Develop academic plans tailored to student-athlete needs and schedules.
• Collaborate with Athletics and other campus partners to provide resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

EAB/Navigate

Job description

Position Student Success Coach - Student Athletes Department Student Success Center Starting Date ASAP Salary $2899.42 Monthly Plus Benefits Job # S008-27 Budget Position # CO3795 Posted 08/17/2026 Description

Reporting to the Director of the Student Success Center, a Success Coach leads intentional, one-on-one conversations with students to help them achieve academic success. Develops academic plans unique to student-athlete needs and schedules. Helps develop resource materials and collaborates across campus with key partnerships such as Athletics.

Examples

Holds one-on-one conferences with student-athletes, helping them envision academic success, set realistic goals, understand their learning styles, discover campus resources, and create an academic plan that addresses each student's individualized needs to be academically successful. Makes suggestions and discusses strategies for student success. Holds student-athletes accountable for their goals and academic plans. Session topics include, but are not limited to, goal-setting, time and task management, organization, learning styles, note-taking and test-taking, studying, reading, school-life balance, and financial literacy.

Physical Condition

Moderate physical activity with occasional lifting of objects weighing over thirty pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to climb stairs, stoop, bend, and reach overhead. Sufficient strength, stamina, and mobility to perform manual tasks associated with programming responsibilities.

Experience

Preferred experience serving as a tutor, mentor, or in a student-facing role in Higher-Education. Preferred student-athlete.

Knowledge

Knowledge of college success strategies. Must have strong communication skills as well as best practices in one-to-one student discussions and building a strong rapport with students. Ability to follow generally accepted office practices and procedures and keep organized notes regarding each session, which is completed both digitally in-office and entered in EAB/Navigate—proficiency in the use of computers and software programs, including Word and PowerPoint.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Additional Requirements

Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; be able to work effectively with a wide range of students, and be able to work collaboratively with colleagues to set, plan, and achieve data-driven goals.

Standard Requirements

Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.