Destination Graduation Success Coach

Job Title 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:

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. (DSU’s 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

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s 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 university’s resources. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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

• Master’s 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

Open Date 05/12/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes