Academic Success Coach
Position Overview
The Academic Success Office at Presbyterian College is accepting applications for the position of Academic Success Coach. This person will report directly to the Associate Dean of Academic Success and will work one-on-one with undergraduate students to improve study habits and time management, provide accountability, and refer students to other campus resources. The Academic Success Coach will be responsible for meeting with students on academic probation, those who have violated the Honor Code, and those who reach out or are referred to the Academic Success office for assistance with academic skills.
Position Title: Academic Success Coach
Reports to: Associate Dean of Academic Success
Division: Academic Affairs, Presbyterian College
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Meet individually with students who are at risk for non-persistence due to academic difficulties.
- Implement a schedule of individual meetings with students who are on academic probation to monitor their progress and refer them to campus resources throughout the semester.
- In coordination with the Associate Dean of Academic Success, receive regular early alert reports from professors regarding academically struggling students and provide individual interventions.
- Participate as an active member of the PC Cares group to identify possible students at risk for non-persistence, request interventions from other support services, and establish action plans to intervene when necessary.
- Coordinate with the Director of Presby First+ and the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Academic Success to intervene with students who have multiple midterm deficient grades.
- Meet with students who receive a deviated penalty for violations of the PC Honor Code to provide remediation.
- Assist the Associate Dean of Academic Success in connecting with prospective students, the campus community, and external groups to promote support services and in developing and providing programs and services to promote academic skills to the campus community.
- Support assessment of services by maintaining detailed and accurate records of all student interventions.
- Report on the progress of students on academic probation to the Academic Review Committee at the end of each semester.
- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all students in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
- Assume other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean for Academic Success.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- 2+ years experience working in higher education advising, coaching, or other support services.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a cooperative academic setting and an ability to take initiative and be self-directed.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and an ability to learn new programs quickly.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous projects and competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds in a respectful, equitable, and inclusive way.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years experience working in higher education advising, coaching, or other support services.
- Experience working with campus LMS, records and registration, and early alert systems.
- A demonstrated commitment to student-centered, goal-oriented interventions and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and access.
- High emotional intelligence and professionalism in both independent and collaborative settings.
About Presbyterian College
Presbyterian College (PC) is a liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. The college is committed to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students, supports academic freedom, and encourages community involvement. Located in Clinton, South Carolina, PC is approximately 40 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina and about one hour from Columbia, South Carolina. The region offers abundant opportunity for social and recreational activities, with easy access to Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia.
To Apply
Review of applications will begin Sept. 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled with a potential start date in early or mid-November, 2025. Candidates may send application materials via email to provost@presby.edu and should include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
Presbyterian College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College seeks to hire the most qualified candidate and does not discriminate against any legally protected class.