Student Success Coach WIOA (Part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Student Success Coach will provide individualized coaching, case management, workforce readiness training, and college and career development services while helping participants achieve educational, employment, and personal success. This position also supports recruitment, community outreach, partnership development, and daily program operations. This is a part-time, grant funded position.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

1. Conduct weekly one-on-one check-in meetings with assigned participants.
2. Develop individualized success plans and monitor participant progress toward educational, career, and employment goals.
3. Maintain accurate case notes, documentation, and participant records.
4. Connect participants to supportive services and community resources.
5. Track attendance, participation, and program outcomes
6. Plan and facilitate engaging workshops that prepare participants for education and employment, including career exploration and development, soft skills, hard skills, resume development, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, etc. 
7. Schedule guest speakers, employers, and community-based organizations (CBOs) to provide workshops and career exposure opportunities.
8. Support daily office operations and administrative tasks.
9. Assist with data entry, reporting, and compliance documentation.
10. Maintain confidential participant files and records. 
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND BACKGROUND:

1. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, Social Work, Workforce Development, Counseling, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
2. Minimum of one year of experience working with out-of-school youth, young adults, or similar populations.
3. Experience facilitating workshops, trainings, or group presentations.
4. Knowledge of workforce development programs, career pathways, employment readiness, and postsecondary education options.
5. Understanding of college readiness and career development practices.
6. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
8. Experience with case management and participant coaching
9. Knowledge of local workforce resources and employer engagement.
10. Bilingual skills are a plus.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Compensation is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The minimum hourly pay range for this position is $18- $22.

Benefits: 

• New Jersey Sick Leave : Earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours of leave per benefit year. (Eligible to use after successful completion of probationary period.)
• Employee Assistance Program  provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits:  Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• NJ Defined Contribution Retirement Program provides eligible members with a tax-sheltered, defined contribution retirement benefit, along with life insurance and long-term disability coverage. (Must meet eligibility requirements.)