Student Success Coach, Upward Bound Grant

Student Success Coach, Upward Bound Grant

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Job Title: Student Success Coach, Upward Bound Grant

Location: Wolfson Campus

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 1008954

Job Family: STAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE)

Grade: 12

Salary: $22.95 - $27.45

Department: Upward Bound

Reports To: Director

Closing Date: January 24, 2026

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

First Review Date: December 02, 2025

The Student Success Coach serves as a mentor to students participating in the program and meets with students on a regular basis. Responsibilities include development and implementation of a college preparatory and student retention program; as well as, implementing and managing accountability standards for student services to ensure a successful college transition for students enrolled in the program.

This is a temporary grant funded position through August 31 year 2026 contingent upon grantor funding and grant extensions. This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.

• Develops and maintains working relationships with community partners and works with counselors and administrators to promote program
• Coordinates an integrates initiatives that promote and enhance student services and activities
• Leads in the design, development and execution of student workshops, seminars, and events for students, personnel and sponsors
• Acts as liaison between grant program and partner organizations; as well, students communicating on a consistent basis to ensure active participation and adherence to program guidelines
• Assists with the maintenance of records for all grant participants, including permission forms, test scores, demographic information, individual case management notes, and attendance at grant activities
• Promotes innovative and best practice policies and procedures that result in improving program effectiveness
• Identifies resources for grant participants and facilitates and schedules staff development trainings for program staff
• Assists in the planning and execution of grant activities and student services
• Contributes to development of the local program goals and measurement criteria
• Provides the Program Director with the information necessary for reports as required by the grant
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or related field and three (3) years of related experience
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Program management and negotiating skills, including ability to establish a schedule and budget and work within the same
• Knowledge and proficiency in computers, especially Microsoft Office applications
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of student support programs and ability to make proper referrals
• Possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative and responsibility for scheduling individual sessions with program participants
• Ability to supervise students while on campus and assess student needs
• Ability to assess and provide recommendations for additional assistance as needed for student well-being
• Ability to conduct workshops, seminars, and trainings
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evening and weekend assignments
• Ability to travel to out-of-area to State colleges and universities as needed
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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