Student Success Coach

Student Success Coach - 530260

Job no: 530260

Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Location: Tuscaloosa

Categories: Advising/Peer Support

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $44,200 - Midpoint: $55,300 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization: 209317 - Early College

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends as necessary.

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Student Success Coach supports students throughout the academic year by providing academic and college coaching support. Implements systems and processes to address student success and retention and to enhance the learning experience. Facilitates individual and/or group communications with assigned student populations. Develops collaborative relationships with other academic and student success/services staff to support students.

Additional Department Summary: Works with online and on-campus UA Early College students throughout the academic year by providing academic and college coaching support. Focuses on implementing systems and processes to address student success and retention and to enhance the online and on-campus student learning experience. Works collaboratively with UA faculty on a regular basis for academic performance updates. Works closely with UA Early College student achievement staff including academic advisors and an assistant director. Some travel as well as night and weekend work required.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated poise and ability to relate incredibly well with high school students, parents, and educators. Ability to work with various groups of people. Ability to be a self-starter and independent worker.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with high school students. Experience in successful student retention initiatives, academic success coaching, or academic interventions in a higher education or K-12 environment. Experience with Blackboard Learn.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 20 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time