Butler County Community College·Penn Township, Pennsylvania
The Student Success Coach oversees disability services, tutoring, and retention programs across multiple campus locations. They also manage a caseload of students to provide academic coaching, resource connection, and support for student success.
Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of Student Success Coach. This is a regular, full-time tenure track non-teaching faculty position that will begin immediately. Evening hours as needed.
Reporting to the Director of Student Access and Success, the Student Success Coach will work to oversee and support the disability service, tutoring, and retention programs at both BC3 @ Cranberry and BC3 @ Armstrong and the college’s Main Campus.
This includes providing accommodations and support services to students with disabilities in credit and non-credit programs; assisting and supporting BC3’s staff and faculty with the day-to-day delivery of tutoring and disability services to students at all campus locations; and assists with overseeing tutors and academic aides at off campus sites.
In addition, the Student Success Coach will work with a caseload of students to proactively connect them with resources, to communicate important deadlines and to use coaching strategies to encourage student success.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Adult Education, Student Personnel, Higher Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
Working knowledge of tutoring programs and/or experience as a tutor or instructor preferred.
Experience in academic coaching or retention support programs preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (primarily Word, Excel and Outlook) and familiarity with accessibility technologies preferred.
Strong understanding of college student development and transition theories, and experience working with academically underprepared students preferred.
Salary ($43,000 - $45,000) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment [https://www.bc3.edu/directory/human-resources/job-openings.html] to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section.
Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered.
Any materials submitted will be the property of the College.
Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline.
Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied.
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 724-287-8711 Ext.
8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with six (6) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 53 career and transfer programs.
The College is going “all in” for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health.
This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K.
Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program.
Private and public support has made this possible.
BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management.
BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education.
In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety – fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.
The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3 as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today’s higher education landscape. BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania for 2025 on Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit www.bc3.edu [http://www.bc3.edu].
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
A Master's degree in Counseling, Higher Education, or a related field is required for this tenure-track position. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and a valid driver's license, with preference given to those with experience in disability services or academic coaching.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, student success coach roles are commonly tied to retention, advising, and support services, so demand tends to follow enrollment and student-support priorities. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a master’s degree, strong organization, and experience in disability services or academic coaching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show coaching outcomes, student advocacy, and your valid driver’s license if travel is part of the role.
