STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

Training & Development Center; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community School District Training & Development Center in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Student Success Coordinator for the Alternative Learning Center. The role focuses on engaging students, improving attendance, and fostering a positive school culture by coordinating interventions and family partnerships.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with at-risk youth or alternative education, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred fields include Education, Student Services, Educational Leadership, Youth Development, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Experience with secondary students, at-risk youth, or alternative education populations preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Experience using student data to monitor attendance, engagement, behavior, and overall student success.

Responsibilities

• Promote student engagement, attendance, behavioral success, and school connectedness through proactive support and family engagement.
• Monitor attendance, engagement, behavior, and progress; identify students needing additional support.
• Meet with students and families to develop goals and address barriers to success.
• Coordinate intervention strategies to improve attendance and engagement.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community agencies to connect students with resources.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations, employers, colleges, and agencies for postsecondary opportunities.
• Support student orientation, onboarding, and integration into the school community.
• Assist with building operations, supervision, and adherence to school policies.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to student engagement, climate, and graduation attainment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education/Student Services background

Social work/ Psychology related

Job description

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STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

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This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5888651

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Student Success Coordinator - Alternative Learning Center

Work Year: Based on Student Calendar; approx 184 days per year (8hours per day)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. Preferred in Education, Student Services, Educational Leadership, Youth Development, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with secondary students, at-risk youth, or alternative education populations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Experience using student data to monitor attendance, engagement, behavior, and overall student success.
• Commitment to fostering student engagement, school connectedness, personal responsibility, and positive school culture.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a student support environment.

Description:

The Student Success Coordinator promotes student engagement, attendance, behavioral success, and school connectedness through proactive student support, family engagement, intervention coordination, and relationship-building. This position works collaboratively with building administration, students, families, staff, and community partners to remove barriers to student success and help create a positive and supportive school environment.

• Support students and families with successful transitions between the Alternative Learning Center and their home high school by facilitating communication, monitoring progress, and coordinating support services.
• Monitor student attendance, engagement, behavior, and overall progress, identifying students who may require additional support and intervention.
• Meet regularly with students and families to develop goals, address barriers to success, and promote accountability and positive decision-making.
• Monitor student attendance and coordinate intervention strategies to improve engagement, reduce chronic absenteeism, and support student success.
• Implement proactive intervention strategies to improve attendance, engagement, behavior, and school participation.
• Participate in student discipline, restorative practices, and conflict resolution processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate restorative practices, conflict resolution, and other student support interventions.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community agencies to connect students with appropriate resources and supports.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, employers, colleges, and agencies to expand student support and postsecondary opportunities.
• Support student orientation, onboarding, and integration into the school community.
• Assist with building operations that support student success, engagement, attendance, and graduation outcomes.
• Assist with student supervision, behavior management, and implementation of school expectations and policies.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to student engagement, school climate, attendance improvement, positive behavior, and graduation attainment.
• Assist with state, district, and building assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to implement student support plans and intervention strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to student interventions and support services.
• Serve as the building liaison for Graduation Alliance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator.

METHOD: Applicants must apply online athttps://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx . Please scan and upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials and letters of recommendation to your online application. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. Posting expires when job is filled.

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $44,290 to $59,740 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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