Success Coach (Academic Advising)

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College is seeking a dedicated Success Coach to provide academic advising to students. This role involves guiding students through course selection, registration policies, and available resources. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, advising experience, and strong communication skills, with a focus on diversity and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in counseling or education.
• One year of advising/counseling experience in an educational setting.
• Experience working with diverse academic needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising services in person, via phone, or online.
• Advise, monitor, and track special populations of students.
• Assist students in understanding and adjusting to higher education demands.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s in counseling, education, or human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

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Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Community College

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Job Details

Title: Success Coach (Academic Advising)

Announce date: 05/22/2025

Apply by date: Open Until Filled

Application status: Accepting Applications

Position type: Part-time

Salary: $19.00 per hour

Working Hours: Up to 15 hours per week, between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on site. Hours will be based on advising center needs, employee availability, and current teaching load, and are not guaranteed every semester.

Position Summary

The Success Coach will serve as a general advisor for new and current students, providing guidance on course placement, registration policies, financial aid, and campus resources. The role includes supporting students through advising, course selection, and referrals to campus support systems, with special populations of students assigned as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advising services in person, via phone, or online, with on-site work expected to maximize student accessibility.
• Advise, monitor, and track special populations of students.
• Follow placement test standards and guide course selection based on student performance.
• Assist students in understanding and adjusting to higher education demands and culture.
• Support career and academic goal achievement through events and learning opportunities.
• Help students maintain good academic standing and understand relevant policies and resources.
• Develop knowledge of RACC programs and assist students in choosing effective educational paths.
• Maintain documentation of student contacts.
• Refer students to appropriate campus and community resources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of advising/counseling experience in an educational setting
• Experience working with diverse academic needs
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet skills

Preferred

• Bachelor’s in counseling, education, or human services
• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Community College experience
• Understanding of course sequencing and educational planning
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or similar software

Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and report-writing skills.

Additional Skills

Ability to interpret business and governmental documents, and solve practical problems.

Physical Demands

Regular sitting, talking, hearing; occasional standing, walking, handling, reaching; lifting up to 25 pounds; vision abilities required.

Work Environment

Moderate noise level; reasonable accommodations available.

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Reading Area Community College (RACC) is a diverse, community-focused institution committed to student success, offering a wide range of programs and online options. We value energetic, enthusiastic individuals dedicated to opportunity, excellence, and community service.