Technical Education Success Coach

Enterprise State Community College; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Union State Community College seeks a Technical Education Success Coach to promote the Technical Division’s programs and work-based learning opportunities within the service area. The role supports faculty in student retention and graduation placement while developing ties with high schools and industry leaders.

The position reflects grant funding; anticipated start date is November 2026, with benefits for full-time staff under the Alabama Community College System.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, advising or career services.
• Strong student support and outreach abilities.
• Ability to build partnerships with high schools and local business.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and counselors with career assessment and exploration.
• Assist with Technical Education Dual Enrollment.
• Provide soft skills training, resumes, applications, and mock interviews.
• Assist faculty with placement of graduates.
• Support retention and recruitment of non-traditional students.
• Plan and organize camps and career fairs for the Technical Division.
• Help develop Perkins V Core Indicators plan.
• Organize industry events and career days for technical division students.
• Build relationships with high schools and local business leaders.
• Recruit and enroll veterans and non-traditional students.
• Advise students during registration and enrollment.
• Host tours and camps (STEM, Manufacturing Day, Career Connections, Open Houses, Scholarships).
• Support apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.
• Inform eligible students about program opportunities.
• Refer candidates without discrimination.
• Provide information on co-op/interns' study and status.
• Monitor progress and report changes to the company.
• Schedule and host tours for Technical Division students.
• Travel to service area schools and training sessions.
• Maintain records and provide reports.
• Maintain work hours and professional dress.
• Adhere to college and system policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruitment

Advising

Career services

Public speaking/outreach

Education

Associate Degree or higher

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

The Technical Education Success Coach will report to the Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development. The Technical Education Success Coach is responsible for the recruiting and promoting the Technical Division’s programs and work‑based learning programs as well as representing and promoting career awareness programs throughout the college’s service area. In addition, the employee assists Technical Division faculty with student retention and placement of graduates. The Technical Education Success Coach also develops and nurtures relationships with local high school representatives and with business, industry, and community leaders.

This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. It is the intent to place a current employee in this position.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience according to the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E3: (Salary range: $41,349 - $66,218)

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING FROM THE GRANT. In accordance with the provisions of the Students First Act, ACT 2011-270, non-probationary status is not attainable by virtue of employment in this position, the funding and duration of which are finite.

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College’s benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal).

ANTICIPATED START DATE: November 2026

Responsibilities

• Assist students, high school counselors, and advisors with career assessment and career exploration activities.
• Assist with Technical Education Dual Enrollment.
• Provide soft skill training, resume, job application, and mock interview preparation training.
• Assist credit and non-credit faculty members with the placement of graduates.
• Assist Technical Education faculty with attrition and retention issues; including but not limited to, recruitment and retention of non-traditional students.
• Plan and organize camps and career fairs for the Technical Division.
• Assist with development and implementation of a plan to address Perkins V Core Indicators.
• Organize and conduct industry connection events or career day activities fortechnical division students.
• Develop and nurture relationships with local high school representatives and with area business and community leaders.
• Assist with the recruitment and enrollment of veterans and non-traditional students in credit and non-credit technical programs.
• Advise prospective and existing students during registration, enrollment periods, and throughout the year.
• Assist with the hosting tours and camps for potential students i.e. STEM camp, Manufacturing Day, Career Connections, Open Houses, Scholarships, etc.
  1. Support Technical Division apprenticeship and other work-based learning programs
  2. Inform eligible students of the program opportunities.
  3. Refer interested and qualified candidates to the Program without discrimination
  4. Furnish the company with requested information related to the co‑op/intern student’s field of study and academic standing.
  5. Monitor academic progress. Inform (in writing) the company of any change in the co‑op student’s progress and performance.
• Schedule and host business, industry, and college tours for Technical Division students.
• Travel to service area schools and training sessions as required.
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports.
• Maintain appropriate work hours and professional dress.
• Adhere to prescribed policies of the College and the Alabama Community College System.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned by the President, Dean of Technical Education and Workforce Development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Degree or higher required.
• Experience in one of the following: recruitment, sales, advising or career services required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree preferred.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.