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PT STUDENT SUCCESS COACH - HUSKY HYPE-UP SUMMER PROGRAM

Employer
Monroe County Community College
Location
1555 S. Raisinville Rd, Monroe, MI, MI
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Community College
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Position Summary

The Student Success Coach assists and guides students participating in the Husky Hype-Up Summer Program through early intervention, identifying barriers to success, and directing students to resources within the College and community that support student success, as appropriate. The Student Success Coach develops, implements, and supports the daily delivery of services to students and is responsible for the maintenance of records, evaluation of activities, and preparation of reports related to assigned students. Under the supervision of the Director of Student Success, the Student Success Coach is a collaborative services role focused on retention management, outreach, intervention, and student support for participants in the Husky Hype-Up Summer Program.
This is a temporary, grant-funded position supporting the eight-week Husky Hype-Up Summer Program and is expected to conclude in August 2026.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides an essential student service by preparing and supporting students participating in the Husky Hype-Up Summer Program. From orientation activities prior to the program beginning to routine follow-up and outreach throughout the summer, the Student Success Coach will serve as a pillar of support for program participants.
  • Provides proactive mentoring and coaching for students to support successful participation in the Husky Hype-Up Summer Program. Conducts needs assessments of students and coordinates the development and implementation of action plans for each student, monitoring participation and progress, intervening with appropriate support services when necessary, and referring students to appropriate internal and community-based resources as needed.
  • Engages at-risk, underserved, first-generation, low-income, and other students in need by providing one-on-one intervention, support, monitoring, and encouragement throughout the program.
  • Supports the Husky Hype-Up Summer Program by assisting in the recruitment of participants; developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating student success activities, workshops, and personal development opportunities; advocating on behalf of students when appropriate; ensuring students meet program participation expectations; and encouraging retention and engagement by providing guidance and support.
  • Establishes and maintains working relationships with college and community representatives and students by serving on committees, attending workshops and conferences, participating in division meetings, and remaining current in student success practices and available support resources. Attends College and community activities and events to interact with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
  • Develops and implements procedures for intake, monitoring, referral tracking, and assessment of student progress in accordance with program and grant guidelines. Tracks program activities and assists with documentation and reporting requirements associated with grant funding.
    • Requirements

  • Associate degree in a related field.
  • Minimum three years of work-related experience assisting, coaching, mentoring, advising, or assessing students and/or clients in academic, workforce, human services, or life-skills settings.
  • Experience working with low-income, first-generation, underserved, or diverse student populations preferred.
    • Supplemental Information

    KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of student success principles, retention strategies, and barriers affecting student persistence and completion.
  • Knowledge of MCCC's vision, mission, and values and a commitment to further its educational goals and strategic plans.
  • Basic knowledge of the organization and operations of a community college and the student support services available to students.
    • SKILLS:
  • Skill in maintaining and updating records and related systems by displaying strong attention to detail, dedication to customer service, and a team approach to work.
  • Skill and proficiency in the use of office equipment and technology, computers and related software, such as word processing and spreadsheets, and the ability to master new technologies.
  • Skill in diplomacy, tact and emotional intelligence required to develop positive relations.
  • Skill in responding to public inquiries and internal requests with a high degree of professionalism.
  • Skill in developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures to enhance efficiency in department operations and coordinate activities across departments.
    • ABILITIES:
  • Ability to acquire knowledge of the principles and practices of a community college and skill in providing support to such activities.
  • Ability to work flexibly and independently, set priorities, work simultaneously on numerous tasks, use good judgement and initiative, and meet/exceed deadlines.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and comfortable with making decisions.
  • Ability to understand instructions and follow detailed procedures consistently.
  • Ability to work professionally with the public and serve as a representative of the College with discretion.
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and present ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with staff, students, faculty, the public, and other professional contacts.
  • Ability to demonstrate administrative and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to critically assess situations, maintain attention to detail, solve problems, work efficiently under stress, within deadlines, and changing work priorities.
  • Ability to perform extensive research, compile complex data and prepare accurate records and reports.
  • Ability to type and enter data with speed and accuracy.
  • Ability to set up and maintain complex and confidential files, databases, records and schedules.
  • Ability to establish credibility with broad and diverse constituencies within the college based upon integrity, critical thinking, outstanding operational performance, a customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to identify and secure confidential information.
  • Ability to perform research, compile complex data, and prepare accurate records and reports.
    • Physical Demands and Work Environment:
    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, view and create written documents. Employee must communicate with others in person and on the telephone. Must view and produce electronic documents. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of light weight.
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in a business office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

    Organization

    Working at Monroe County Community College

    Monroe County Community College is a comprehensive, two-year college located in Monroe, Michigan that is committed to enriching the lives of the community it serves through instructional excellence, transformational learning, the cultivation of informed and participating citizens, entrepreneurial and responsive leadership, cultural enrichment, affordability, accessibility, diversity, ethical integrity and accountability.  The college is a true source of pride for the residents of Monroe County, alumni and the college’s students. 

    Established in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the state of Michigan and student tuition. We are fortunate to have a millage that is one of the best of the 28 community colleges in Michigan. The 210-acre Main Campus is centrally located in Monroe County with easy access to Detroit and Toledo, Ohio.  The Whitman Center, our south extension center in Bedford Township near the Michigan-Ohio border, offers a wide selection of courses.

    Mission: 
    Monroe County Community College enriches and transforms lives by providing opportunity and excellence in higher education.

    Vision:
    Monroe County Community College will be an innovative and progressive higher education institution and our community’s first choice for quality post-secondary education.

    The college offers associate degrees and certificate programs for career preparation, as well as for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.  It also provides training and retraining opportunities for business and industry, professional and personal enrichment programs, and other events and activities to promote the educational, economic, social and cultural wellbeing of the county and its citizens.

    Four-year and postgraduate degrees are available right on the MCCC campus through Siena Heights University and Eastern Michigan University. 

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