First-Generation Student Success Coach

First-Generation Student Success Coach

The role supports first-generation students during their first and second years of college through a comprehensive coaching program within the student success and first-year experience office and first-generation success center. The coach supervises graduate students and maintains a caseload of first-generation students. The position requires evening and weekend commitments.

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education or a related field
• Experience serving in a staff or student leadership role within a higher education setting
• Experience working individually with college students around transition and success initiatives

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or a related field
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Evidence of strong written and communication skills
• Experience developing and sustaining productive collaborative relationships with colleagues (faculty and staff) in support of student success
• Demonstrated knowledge of the strengths and challenges faced by first-generation college students
• Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese

Onsite position in Salem, MA with occasional evening and weekend work.

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr.