Undergraduate Success Coach & Academic Advisor

Loyola University New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking an Advisor / Success Coach to deliver personalized advising and coaching to a large undergraduate caseload. You will guide students through academics, campus resources, and personal goals, using established success coaching models to support retention.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven practice, and ongoing professional development including certification as a Success Coach within the first year. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience advising, coaching, mentoring, or counseling preferred.
• Experience with undergraduate students in higher education strongly preferred.
• Eagerness to learn and implement student-centered advising and coaching techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advising/coaching sessions to a caseload of approximately 200-250 undergraduate students.
• Guide students through course/program selection, academic regulations, and campus resources.
• Monitor student goals and provide individual guidance and referrals; maintain documentation.
• Develop workshops and retain efforts; schedule and track Student Success Workshops.
• Build rapport with students, colleagues, and campus partners; participate in training and certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SIS

LORA

Loynotes

UAchieve / Planner

Job description

Loyola University New Orleans is seeking an Advisor / Success Coach to deliver personalized advising and coaching to a large undergraduate caseload. You will guide students through academics, campus resources, and personal goals, using established success coaching models to support retention.

The role emphasizes teamwork, data-driven practice, and ongoing professional development including certification as a Success Coach within the first year. Evening/weekend availability may be required.