Student Success Coach; Partially Grant Funded

Student Success Coach (Partially Grant Funded) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in‑network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!
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Story on MLive: Official transcripts required upon hire.
Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position. Information on our standard hiring process:
Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position.

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Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number

Posting Number 0001030

Position Title:

Position Title:

Student Success Coach (Partially Grant Funded)

Reports to:

Director, Student Success Coaching

Department:

Department:
Start To Finish

Classification:

Classification:
Exempt

If 'Classified,' 'Facilities,' or 'On-call,' hours per week:

Full or Part-time:

Full or Part-time:
Full Time

Job Summary:

Student Success Coach supports students in achieving academic, career, and personal goals through proactive, individualized, and holistic coaching. Using an evidenced based model, position builds strong, trust‑based relationships that empower students to identify strengths, navigate barriers, and persist to completion. Position emphasizes equity‑minded practices, appreciative coaching, and collaboration across departments to foster a culture of belonging, wellness, and success.

College Intro:

Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a vibrant community college committed to providing high‑quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The college offers a diverse range of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on student success, Lake Michigan College prepares students for a variety of careers and further education opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to start your college journey, enhance your skills, or explore new career paths, Lake Michigan College provides the resources and support needed to succeed.

Essential Functions:

Student Coaching and Support

• Provides proactive, personalized coaching to a caseload of students, with regular outreach to encourage engagement and goal attainment.

• Utilizes an evidenced based framework to guide students through reflection, planning, and problem‑solving processes that promote persistence and success.

• Works collaboratively with advising, counseling, disability supports, CARE , financial aid, and faculty to connect students with relevant supports and resources.

• Helps students develop academic, career, financial, and personal success plans that include measurable milestones.

• Promotes student self‑advocacy, time management, and help‑seeking behaviors through ongoing engagement and skill development.

• Provides culturally responsive, trauma‑informed support for students facing personal or systemic barriers to success.

Basic Needs Insecurity ( BNI ) Support

• Serves as campus provider for Basic Needs Insecurity ( BNI ) supports, connecting students to resources addressing food, housing, transportation, and financial insecurity.

• Coordinates referrals to internal and external partners, including state and local community agencies, to ensure students have access to holistic supports.

• Maintains accurate documentation of student engagement and outcomes related to BNI supports to assist with grant and institutional reporting.

• Promotes awareness of basic needs resources and collaborates with faculty,…