Legacy Scholars Success Coach

Legacy Scholars Success Coach – Kellogg Community College

This grant-funded, full-time position reports to the Director of Admissions. The Legacy Scholars (LS) Success Coach will work with Legacy Scholars-eligible students as the primary contact from enrollment to graduation, assisting with navigating the enrollment process, providing encouragement, support, and monitoring through to graduation. This is a temporary grant-funded position through June 2027, with the possibility of extension at the conclusion of the grant-funded project.

The position is full-time, with a schedule typically from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday, with evening and weekend hours as needed. Regular on-campus presence is expected; flexible/hybrid arrangements are subject to review and college needs.

• Facilitate student programming that provides individual opportunities to interact and create meaningful points of contact across campus and in the local community.
• Create and facilitate special programming to build community and connections with Legacy Scholar students.
• Use Starfish Student Success Tracking System to monitor student status and implement interventions to increase retention and graduation rates of Legacy Scholars.
• Provide individual opportunities to interact and create a point of contact for this student population.

To be considered, all required materials (resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts showing degree and date of conferral) must be submitted by the stated deadline. This position is grant-funded through June 2027 with potential for extension.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (unofficial transcripts showing degree and date of conferral at time of application).
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience, such as advising, mentoring, coaching, or tutoring.
• Knowledge of K-12 and/or higher education systems.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Ability to independently travel within the community and to partner schools.
• Ability to positively and professionally engage with community stakeholders on and off campus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other similar software.

• Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Knowledge of Kellogg Community College institutional processes, programs, and practices.
• Experience with student recruitment strategies and/or retention programs.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Battle Creek Public Schools and Lakeview school district.

According to the Kellogg Community College Hay Administrative Compensation program, the  annual salary range for a Professional 1 position is $50,776 to $59,734 to start.

To be considered, all required materials (resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts showing degree and date of conferral) must be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date and time. Online applications only – paper applications will be rejected and returned.

As part of the interview process, applicants will be given a skills test. If you have questions regarding our online application process, please contact Human Resources at hr or  prior to the posting closure date and time.

Additional contact options: email hr or call .

External Posting Number: P

Position Number: SA.SCLS.ADMISS.
26

Position Type:
Administration

Department:
Admissions

Division:
Work Schedule

This grant-funded, full-time position will work between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with evening and weekend hours as needed by the department.