University of Rio Grande·Rio Grande, Ohio
The Student Success Coach serves as the primary contact for academic advising, student support, and well-being while managing a caseload of students. They are responsible for developing academic and life plans, implementing retention initiatives, and collaborating with faculty to ensure a holistic support network.
The Student Success Coach (SSC) serves as primary contact for academic advising, student support, well-being, and student support services.
The position is grounded in the tenants of the Appreciative Advising framework as a means to help facilitate rapport, growth, and learning with students.
The SSC will advise prospective, current, and former students.
Each SSC will manage a caseload of advisees, based on the student’s intended degree of study, determined by college or meta-majors.
Each SSC will advise and assist students in developing an academic and life plan by utilizing a generative-based approach to help students realize and proactively reach for their dreams and goals.
Each SSC advises students in academics, career, and leadership.
The SSC will work in close collaboration with each student’s faculty advisor, the Director of Academic Support Services, and other student support professionals to ensure a holistic support network for all students.
Additionally, each SSC will engage, develop, and implement various intervention, retention, and persistence initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree from an accreditated institution of higher learning
Qualified applicants must send a cover letter (detailing their interest and qualifications), current resume, as well as the names and contact information of at least three professional references to Condy Richardson, Executive Director of Student Success, through the Univesity's online application tracking system.
Review of applications will begin immediately.
Position is open until filled.
Background check and official transcripts required prior to hire.
For additional information about Rio, please visit: www.rio.edu [http://www.rio.edu/] The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College is America's unique private/public institution of higher education designed to provide learners the opportunity to attain a high-quality, high-value education.
Our personalized, learner-centered environment promotes successful lives, careers, and responsible citizenship.
The campus of the university and community college is nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, and is adjacent to the original Bob Evans Farms and Homestead in Rio Grande.
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Higher Education or Counseling and prior experience in academic advising.
Market context
In Ohio, Student Success Coach roles often reflect steady demand at colleges and universities focused on retention, advising, and student support. Competition can be stronger for candidates with a bachelor’s degree plus a master’s in Higher Education or Counseling and prior academic advising experience. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform with the original posting so you can confirm degree expectations and tailor your advising examples.