Student Success Coach

Student Success Coach

Location

Marple

Job Type

Admin, Part Time, 12 Month

Job Number

002574

Department

5403 Act 101 State Grant

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

12/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Summary

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located in Delaware County (Marple Campus), is looking for a talented and dynamic Student Success Coach in our Act 101 Office to join our team of diverse higher education professionals who are committed to student success.

The Student Success Coach is a 12-month, part-time (25 hours per week) grant-funded position which requires occasional evening hours. The person in this position will work with the Program Director to identify first-time enrolled students for the Act 101 and seven-week summer bridge program. The Student Success Coach will provide guidance and support, proactively engage students to help them develop skills, behaviors, and habits to enhance their own performance, and create an educational plan that supports retention and completion of a degree program. The ideal candidate for this position must be a motivated learner, self-starter with an ability to work collaboratively with departments across college campuses and possess an ability to problem solve. The Student Success Coach must have an equity-minded focus, sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. In addition to the success coach's responsibilities, the Student Success Coach will assist with academic advisement and career assessment for new and returning Act 101 students.

Essential Functions

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Work with program staff to identify students eligible for the Act 101 Program and summer bridge component required to complete developmental pre-requisite courses.
• Coordinate components of summer bridge program to increase likelihood of retention and academic success for at-risk students.
• Coordinate initiatives, to support retention of students; maintain required documentation; participate in the daily operations to retain enrolled students and meet grant requirements.
• Ability to assess student needs and make appropriate referrals.
• Collection of data related to Act 101 and the summer bridge program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Student Success Coach Responsibilities:

• Participate in the selection of students; conduct workshops and collaborate with other college staff to offer workshops and other enrichment activities for Act 101 and summer bridge program students.
• Serve as part of the planning and implementation committee for student and parent orientation activities related to the summer bridge program.
• Assist students with major and career options, course selection, and general college policies and procedures. Provide academic overview through group orientation, peer, and individualized contact.
• Assist students with navigating college systems, academic resources, and support services such as financial aid, registration, student resource services, tutoring, etc.
• Facilitate summer bridge student group sessions; during the academic year collaborate across campus with other academic support services to improve student chances of persistence and success.
• Assists academically under-prepared or underperforming students in creating and following academic success plans for improvement.
• Assist with registration to advise/register Act 101 students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic professional who fosters collaboration. This individual will be able to demonstrate the use of best practice strategies associated with the holistic approach to student support services. This individual will demonstrate a spirit of an independent problem-solver and a strong understanding of the College's mission and goals. The Student Success Coach will demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism when dealing with sensitive student information within the stated guidelines. The Student Success Coach will also have a demonstrated ability to encourage, model, embrace, and incorporate diverse thought and perspective of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive environment and drive retention and completion results

Experience & Education

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with nontraditional, at-risk, or disadvantaged students. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education or related field required. Master's degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education, or related field preferred.

Supplemental Information

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials

For immediate consideration, interested candidates can apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/dccc

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

DCCC fosters a work environment and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an "open door" policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging.

Part time employees are eligible for the Colleges 403(b) plan and earn vacation and sick time.

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Do you have a BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field of study?

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Can you work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings hours?

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• No

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Do you have a valid drivers license?

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• No

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Do you have experience working in diverse environments?

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• No

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Do you have any experience working in an higher education environment?

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• No

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Can you, after employment, submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States?

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What is your salary requirement?

Required Question

Employer Delaware County Community College