Success Coach​/Grant Funded

Position Information

Posting Number S1252 This position is open to Open to All Applicants Job Title Success Coach (Full-Time/Grant Funded) Department Student Engagement and Retention Position Type Exempt Employment Status Temporary Salary $55,000.00 per 12 months Open Date 08/20/2026 Close Date 09/14/2026 Open Until Filled No

The Success Coach plays a vital role in engaging and supporting current students through their academic journey at Del Mar College, with a primary focus on increasing student retention, persistence, and graduation rates for Freedom To Dream (FTD) students. This position involves providing personalized coaching to FTD cohort, helping them stay on track to meet FTD tuition waiver requirements, complete their educational and transfer goals, and connecting them to resources that support academic success.

The Success Coach will assist students with navigating challenges, overcoming barriers, and achieving academic milestones, from enrollment through graduation. Capacity to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Able to work as part of a team using a student-centered focus on helping to attain, maintain and retain students and prospective students throughout their higher education experience.

Bachelor’s degree with five (5) years Academic or Success Coaching experience in a higher education setting

• OR-

Master’s degree with three (3) years related experience.

• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
• Effectively using organizational and planning skill, including attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal, listening, writing, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advising students on program guidelines and requirements.
• Assessing student needs and providing appropriate resources and/ or referrals.
• Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic records management systems for student records (i.e. Colleague, Civitas, Canvas).

• Experience in success coaching and caseload management in higher education.
• Experience in a community college setting.

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III:
Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

• Serve as the central, ongoing case manager for an assigned caseload of Freedom To Dream students. Provides comprehensive services with specialized strategies for each assigned student.
• Initiates proactive…