Student Success Coach

Salary: $25.00 Hourly
Location : 5901 College Road Key West, FL
Job Type: Part Time Temporary
Job Number: 1561
Division: Advancement
Opening Date: 05/05/2026

Description
The Student Success Coach assists with recruitment and retention of students for the Nextgen Opportunity Workforce (NOW) Scholarship.

Examples of Duties

Recruit students from the appropriate high school to apply for the NOW scholarship annually.

Assist prospective students and NOW scholarship applicants to complete college and scholarship applications.

Coordinate with Financial Aid to assist assigned students complete a FAFSA, as appropriate.

Assess assigned scholarship recipients' academic performance at least two times per semester and at the end of each semester.

Coordinates with CFK tutors, as necessary to support the assigned scholarship recipients.

Ensures that assigned scholarship recipients have appointments with academic advisors and are registered for each semester.

Assists with coordinating recruitment and retention events including campus tours, application workshops, and other events as determined by the College.

Serves as a primary point of contact for assigned scholarship recipients and CFK staff.

Other related duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly proficient with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable with learning innovative technology and systems.
• High-level of discretion required when dealing with confidential matters.
• Ability to effectively work with College employees, donors, students, and the community.
• Possess outstanding customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Knowledge of College mission, policies, procedures, and services.

Education and

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with an Associate's Degree in a related field is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum one (1) year related experience is required.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications)

Supplemental Information
Please Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at hr or  if you need assistance.

Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).

Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit or for more information.

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Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Civil Rights Compliance Officer:
  Promise Clark-Kimbio, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability,  or promise.clarkkimbio
• Title IX Coordinator:
  Jessica Losardo, Director, Advancement,  or jessica.losardo
• Disability Services:
  Nicole Gerrard, Executive
  Director, Student Success Services,  or nicole.gerrard

Mailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040

State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college's process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK's policies and procedures for filing complaints.

For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit
Adjunct Instructors are eligible to receive the CFK Employee Scholarship; may participate in the College's 403(b) plan; and are eligible to join the Association of Florida Colleges.