Academic Success Coach (Multiple Openings - ELL, Business, Health Science)

Academic Success Coach (Multiple Openings – ELL, Business, Health Science)

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

3 Positions

ID: 90966

Posted On 05/11/2026

Job Overview

OVERVIEW OF POSITIONS

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is seeking multiple Academic Success Coaches to support student success across

key programs and student populations. These positions serve students broadly while providing specialized support in one or

more of the following focus areas:

• English Language Learning (ELL)

• Business Management / Nontraditional Students (NTO)

• Health Sciences

Positions may be hired as part-time or full-time, and full-time roles may be structured by combining responsibilities across

two focus areas. The number of positions filled will depend on applicant expertise, interest, and availability.

SUMMARY

As an Academic Success Coach, you will provide proactive, academic and barrier-removal support to enhance student

achievement, engagement, retention, and completion. Working collaboratively with faculty, advisors, and Student Success

staff, you will support students through academic coaching and case management to address challenges related to course

participation, program retention, and completion. You will support students through individualized milestone planning,

routine progress monitoring, and connection to both campus and community resources, with particular emphasis on

identifying and reducing barriers early that impact student persistence.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS COACH ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Across All Areas)

• Deliver individual, group, and classroom-embedded academic coaching and tutoring, including executive function,

study strategies, and goal setting

• Monitor student progress, implement proactive interventions, and coordinate referrals to campus and community

resources to address academic and personal barriers

• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to data collection for grant compliance and student success

reporting.

• Coordinate and document grant-funded supports tied to required coursework and program participation.

• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and support staff to coordinate academic and support services

• Foster a welcoming and student-centered learning environment

• Use technology and data systems to support instruction, communication, and documentation

• Work flexible hours as needed, including some evenings and/or weekends

• Perform related duties as assigned

SPECIFIC FOCUS AREA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants may have experience in one area or be qualified in multiple areas.

English Language Learning (ELL) Focus

• Serve as a case manager, individual and group tutor, and mentor for English Language Learner (ELL) students

• Develop, maintain, and implement ELL academic support plans to support students’ academic, career, and transfer

goals

• Collaborate with instructors, advisors, and support staff to coordinate academic and support services for ELL

students

• Monitor and assess student progress using formal and informal methods, provide constructive feedback, and

implement proactive strategies to support at-risk ELL students

• Promote retention and graduation for ELL students by assisting with connections to appropriate college and

community resources

• Partner with recruitment to support enrollment and outreach efforts for ELL students

• Preference given to candidates fluent in Spanish

Business Management / Nontraditional Student (NTO) Focus

• Provide targeted support for students in Business Management programs, with emphasis on first-year non-traditional occupation (NTO) students

• Review Student Success Survey results and assist with individualized milestone planning

• Deliver case management and barrier-removal strategies to address academic, personal, and participation

challenges

• Coordinate and document grant-funded supports tied to required coursework and program participation

Health Sciences Focus

• Provide individual, group, and classroom-embedded academic coaching and tutoring for students in health science

programs and/or science courses

• Support content mastery, study strategies, and executive function skills relevant to rigorous science-based

coursework

• Collaborate with instructors, advisors, and support staff to support retention and completion in health science

pathways

• Preference given to candidates with a science or health-related background

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (Across All Areas)

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and three (3) years of related experience preferred;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties

• Discipline-specific background (ELL, business education, or science/health science) preferred depending on focus

area

• Fluency in Spanish preferred for applicable focus areas

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (Across All Areas)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, college staff,

and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, social, and educational backgrounds.

• Strong organizational, program, and record-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet

deadlines, track details, and work independently and as part of a team.

• Sound judgment with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student matters with discretion.

• Effective decision-making, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Experience applying motivational interviewing and customer-service principles when supporting students and

stakeholders.

• Proficiency with computers and software applications; understanding of general education concepts and

study-skills development to support student learning and academic success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS STATEMENT

Southwest Tech is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. While certain job roles may require

physical capabilities, we welcome applicants of all abilities and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations

throughout the hiring process and in the workplace.

APPLICATIONS

Internal and External applicants complete and submit the online employment application at

For questions regarding the application process, or if you need an accommodation, please email Human Resources at

View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. (TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io).

SALARY RANGES

C41: $48,409.24- $68,471.54

BENEFITS/SERVICES [ Available to Full Time Employees ]

Our comprehensive benefit package includes the following and much more:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• Health Savings Account

• Health Club Access

• Wisconsin Retirement

System Contribution

• On-campus day care (hourly

rate charged)

• College Savings Program

• Additional Voluntary

Benefits

• Paid Time Off

SELECTION PROCESS

The Review Committee will screen applicants and contact them for an interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does

not assure the candidate an interview. Final candidate’s employment offer may be subject to completion of a criminal

background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Southwest Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and

activities. The Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies. Call View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD: View phone number on click.appcast.io) or write Southwest Tech, 1800 Bronson Blvd.,

Fennimore, WI 53809

Primary Contact

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Job Details

Categories

Education

Location

Fennimore, WI

Shift

First Shift

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Pay/Salary

$48,409.24- $68,471.54

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

1252

Job REQ #

# Positions

3

Start Date

20260511

End Date

20260615

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About the Company

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore, WI is committed to providing a welcoming environment and a sense of community where all staff can experience success. We empower and inspire all members of the Southwest Tech community to embrace differences, defend human dignity, and respect the richness of values and ideas that each person brings to the college.