TRIO Student Success Coach

• People are drawn to Guilford College for a number of reasons, including the College’s Core Values of community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.
• Working at Guilford provides you with a rewarding opportunity to impact the developing lives of students from a range of diverse backgrounds.
• Guilford attracts those who are seeking a professional challenge and career advancement.
• It also attracts those who want to enjoy a beautiful campus and location in the dynamic city of Greensboro, North Carolina.
• Guilford College offers a wide range of benefits for full-time regular employees, including 13 paid holidays, tuition remission, health insurance, telemedicine, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a retirement plan, and optional dental and vision insurance.
• In addition, employment at the College provides employees with access to numerous discounts for products, services, and attractions.

Position Summary

Guilford College invites applications for a Student Success Coach within the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. TRIO SSS is a federally funded initiative committed to increasing college retention, persistence, and graduation rates among first-generation students, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities. The Student Success Coach plays a critical role in advancing Guilford College’s mission of inclusive excellence by providing holistic, student-centered support. This position serves as both a mentor and advocate, empowering students to navigate academic, personal, and career pathways while overcoming systemic and individual barriers to success. Key Responsibilities The Student Success Coach delivers comprehensive support services designed to promote student achievement and degree completion. Responsibilities include Individualized Student Support Program Development & Delivery Academic Support Coordination Graduate & Career Readiness Student Advocacy & Campus Collaboration Student Engagement & Communication Data Management & Compliance Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education, Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with TRIO programs or similar initiatives serving underrepresented, first-generation, or at-risk student populations Demonstrated understanding of the challenges faced by TRIO-eligible students Experience in student coaching, advising, or program development focused on retention and student success

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field Knowledge of TRIO SSS regulations, federal reporting requirements, and student success best practices Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to foster an inclusive, supportive, and student-centered environment Applicant Work Location and Employment Compliance Notice: At this time, Guilford College is only able to employ individuals who are authorized to work and will perform services in North Carolina, based on current payroll tax registration and related employment compliance requirements. Guilford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. See our full Statement of Non-Discrimination. Guilford’s longstanding mission is clear and distinctive: To provide a transformative, practical, and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem solving skills, experience, enthusiasm, and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world. Guilford College is grounded in the relentless pursuit of its seven Core Values. These enduring values are the basis of the College’s mission and are guided by the Quaker testimonies. The College was founded by the Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1837, and their principles are reflected in the campus culture. Community Diversity Equality Excellence Integrity Justice Stewardship The campus community identified these values through a participative and inclusive process in 2003. The pursuit of these Core Values is integral to the educational experience we offer, abundantly visible in academic and co-curricular campus life.