TRIO Success Coach: Academic Advising & Student Growth

St. Catherine University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Job summary

St. Catherine University in Saint Paul seeks a full-time TRIO Success Coach to serve as the primary academic advisor for TRIO SSS students and to develop programming that advances student success.

You will coordinate with campus partners, maintain participant records, and contribute to program evaluation and reporting, while supporting access to financial aid, career development, and high-impact opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field.
• Undergraduate academic advising or related experience.
• Experience supporting TRIO SSS-eligible students (low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects while maintaining high-contact relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise caseload of 60-70 TRIO SSS participants.
• Deliver proactive advising services to participants; refer to appropriate campus offices.
• Communicate with participants’ faculty and academic support staff to surface and remediate challenges.
• Design individual student success plans and track progress against goals and program expectations.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver enrichment events supporting student success.
• Coordinate with offices to provide co-curricular activities and opportunities.
• Assist with recruitment and eligibility screening for participants.
• Present information about the TRIO SSS program to audiences on and off campus; update participant files.
• Assist director with data collection to support program reporting.
• Participate in Academic Advising, TRIO SSS, and related meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Tools

Job description

St. Catherine University in Saint Paul seeks a full-time TRIO Success Coach to serve as the primary academic advisor for TRIO SSS students and to develop programming that advances student success.

You will coordinate with campus partners, maintain participant records, and contribute to program evaluation and reporting, while supporting access to financial aid, career development, and high-impact opportunities.