Destination Graduation Success Coach

Destination Graduation Success Coach

Working Title:
Destination Graduation Counselor

Position Type:
Staff

Department:
Student Success Center

Posting Number:
201201718

Full or Part Time:
Full Time

Benefit Eligible:
Yes

If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track:
Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis:
12 month

If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary Information Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one coaching to students to support academic success, goal setting, and personal development;
• Facilitate workshops on student success topics, which include study skills and wellness, held throughout the year;
• Work closely with Student Success Center team members to monitor S.O.S. (DSUs early alert system) referrals to proactively identify, track, and monitor at-risk students ensuring quality assistance to students;
• Work collaboratively with other offices and departments across campus to promote S.O.S and proactively identify, track, and monitor at-risk students ensuring quality assistance to students;
• Assist students in developing study skills, time management strategies, and academic plans;
• Initiate, plan and implement strategies to improve student success and increase retention and graduation rates;
• Work closely with summer orientation to assist students in transitioning to college;
• Follow guidelines with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 ( FERPA ) as they pertain to the students rights to privacy and accuracy and retention of academic records;
• Refer at-risk students to other campus resources as needed;
• Work with campus partners to stay abreast of opportunities in student success and student support services; and,
• Any other duties as assigned related to student success and Destination Graduation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred (Education, Social Work, Counseling, Student Affairs, or related field);
• Experience in working with college students, advising, coaching, or mentoring;
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; with Banner and social media experience preferred;
• Demonstrated record of:
  o Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department;
  o Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff;
  o Plan and manage time wisely, be detail-oriented and motivated to take initiative.
• Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and universitys resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required.
• Demonstrated record of:
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a changing, evolving department.
  • Integrity and commitment to developing and maintaining the highest academic standards and working with a diverse population of students, faculty and staff.
  • Plan and budget time wisely, be detail-oriented and motivated to take initiative.
• Must be a United States citizen or have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in social work/human services, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience in working with academic/career coaching for at-risk students, grants management/ implementation, event planning; with experience in higher education preferred.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; with Banner and social media experience preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Additional Information:
This is a grant funded position.

Posting Detail Information Open Date:
05/12/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes