Success Coach: Health Science

Grayson College; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance for employee and-de

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

Holidays

Job summary

Grayson College in Denison, Texas, is seeking a Success Coach Health Science to support FTIC students through enrollment to graduation. You will advise on health science program options, manage caseloads for EMS/Paramedicine paths, and teach a college success course to help students develop academic habits.

The role emphasizes student success, advising, and collaborative problem-solving. The position includes benefits and a salary range of $49,281.02 to $73,921.54, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred.
• Six months to two years of related experience required; four or more years preferred.
• Significant level of trust and diplomacy; extensive personal contact; ability to influence others.

Responsibilities

• 40% Manages a caseload of First Time in College Students; answers questions, monitors student progress, and advises students to improve student completion.
• 20% Advises students on college programs and career options.
• 20% Teaches a zero hour college success course weekly; provides instruction and answers questions.
• 10% Updates student information in the advising module to maintain records.
• 5% Provides workshops on time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student advising

Public speaking

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much‑needed talents to the workplace.

Success Coach Health Science :

Supports students from enrollment through graduation through advising students about program and career options, teaching a college success course, and managing a caseload of First Time in College (FTIC) students. The programs this position supports are Emergency Medical Services, Paramedicine and the Career Ready Health Science programs.

The salary range for this position is Grade 10 - $49,281.02 to $73,921.54

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
• Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
• Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
• Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day
• Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.

Responsibilities:

• 40% Manages a caseload of First Time in College Students; answers questions, monitors student progress, and advises students to improve student completion. This includes reviewing student data and developing action plans, assigning mentors to support learning objectives providing services for special populations, promote behavioral intervention strategies (BIT), and serving as a liaison between students, staff, faculty, and administrators.
• 20% Advises students on college programs and career options.
• 20% Teaches a zero hour college success course to help students develop habits for academic success. Works with students each week to provide instruction and answer questions as needed.
• 10% Updates student information in the advising module as needed to maintain accurate records.
• 5% Provides workshops to include but not limited to time management, study skills, and test‑taking strategies.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
2. Creates and maintains effective relationship with students, faculty, and staff in order to provide a high level of quality service and support.
3. Provides quality instruction to students in the college success course.
4. Demonstrates and promotes a culture of belonging when supporting students and faculty.
5. Serves as a role model to students on the campus.
6. Maintains current knowledge of Grayson College programs and Pathways.
7. Makes effective presentations.
8. Maintains acceptable record of timeliness and attendance.
9. Represents Grayson College well; serves as an ambassador for the college in the community.
10. Complies with all laws and regulations related to higher education.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience: Six months to two years of similar or related experience required. Four or more years of experience preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.
• Other Skills: Ability to use a computer and learn new software or applications to complete daily work. Ability to establish rapport and develop relationships. Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to make public presentations. Ability to work independently to complete projects and meet objectives.
• Physical Requirements: The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to do they work.
• Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office.

This position requires three professional references and submission of transcript copies. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or [e-mail].