Academic Success Coach Jobs

Academic Success Coach jobs are open across higher education, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, and ed-tech companies, from entry-level advisor roles to senior coordinator and program director positions, with specializations in retention coaching, learning strategies, and first-generation student support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top stateTexas
Top employerYAVAPAI COLLEGE
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type56% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Academic Success Coach
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Academic Success Coach
Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$16 - $19/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in social work

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Assistant Director, Academic Success & Tutoring Center
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Assistant Director, Academic Success & Tutoring Center
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree
10,000+

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Part -Time Tutor Trainer - Supplemental Instruction (SI) - Centers for Academic Success - FY 2027
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Part -Time Tutor Trainer - Supplemental Instruction (SI) - Centers for Academic Success - FY 2027
College of Southern Nevada
Henderson, Nevada
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
1,001-5,000

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Chief of Staff, Student Academic Engagement & Success (HR Title: Director)
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Chief of Staff, Student Academic Engagement & Success (HR Title: Director)
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
Master's degree in public administration
1,001-5,000

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Director, Academic Success Program
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Director, Academic Success Program
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
5,001-10,000

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Academic Success Coach Job Market

Who's Hiring

YAVAPAI COLLEGE2 open roles
Alabama A&M University2 open roles
Sam Houston State University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in academic success coach jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field
  • Experience advising or coaching students in an academic or educational setting
  • Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian
  • Familiarity with early alert platforms and case management software
  • Knowledge of FERPA regulations and student privacy compliance requirements
  • Master's degree preferred for roles at four-year colleges and universities

Tips for Your Academic Success Coach Job Search

Tailor your resume to caseload metrics

Academic success coach job postings frequently ask for student caseload size and retention outcomes. Rewrite your resume bullets to reflect the number of students you advised per semester and any measurable improvement in GPA, persistence rates, or course completion you supported.

Highlight crisis intervention and referral skills

Many postings prioritize candidates who can recognize academic distress and connect students to counseling, disability services, or financial aid. Name the specific campus offices or community partners you've worked with and describe how you managed referral handoffs in complex situations.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists academic success coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Search for institution-specific job titles

The same role appears as academic advisor, student success specialist, retention coach, and persistence coordinator across different schools. Search all these variants when targeting openings, or you'll miss a significant share of relevant postings at community colleges and regional universities.

Prepare a philosophy statement before interviews

Many academic success coach interviews ask you to articulate your advising or coaching philosophy in writing or on the spot. Draft a focused two-to-three sentence statement that names your theoretical framework, such as appreciative advising or intrusive advising, and ties it to a specific student outcome you've achieved.

Negotiate professional development into your offer

Academic success coaching roles rarely come with large salary flexibility, but many institutions have room to add conference funding, training reimbursements, or reduced courseload for graduate certificate work. Ask about these during the offer conversation before accepting any terms.

Academic Success Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most academic success coachs?

The companies hiring the most academic success coachs right now include YAVAPAI COLLEGE, Alabama A&M University, and Sam Houston State University, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges and regional public universities consistently post the highest volume of these roles.

How many academic success coach jobs are remote?

About 56% of academic success coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by employer type. Ed-tech companies and online colleges offer the most remote positions, while traditional campus-based roles at community colleges and residential universities are predominantly in-person given their student-facing responsibilities.

How do you become a academic success coach?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or psychology, then gain direct experience working with students through tutoring, mentoring, or advising roles. Pursue a master's degree in higher education, student affairs, or counseling if you want to work at four-year institutions. Obtain certifications in intrusive or appreciative advising frameworks to strengthen your candidacy, and build familiarity with early alert and case management tools used in campus settings.

Can you get hired as an academic success coach with little experience?

Yes, entry-level academic success coach roles exist, particularly at community colleges and nonprofit tutoring organizations that value lived experience supporting underrepresented students. Candidates with peer mentoring, tutoring center work, or AmeriCorps service often compete successfully for these openings. Emphasize transferable skills like active listening, caseload organization, and familiarity with student populations your target employer serves.

What does the academic success coach interview process look like?

Most academic success coach interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with student affairs staff, faculty advisors, and sometimes students. You'll likely be asked behavioral questions about handling at-risk students and crisis referrals, and many institutions include a written scenario exercise or a short presentation on your advising philosophy before a final offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to academic success coach jobs?

You can find and apply to academic success coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, whether that's higher education, K-12, nonprofit, or ed-tech, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.

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