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Assumes responsibility for promoting a positive and successful experience for first‑ and second-year students in support of student retention and graduation initiatives. Provides support for evidence‑based retention programming, advising, and first‑year experience curriculum. Contributes to department‑level committees focused on student success initiatives, academic advising systems, and data‑informed decision‑making.
All duties are performed in full support of the University's mission, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that the effective execution of these responsibilities is central to student learning, persistence, and success.
Hiring Range: Starting salary is budgeted between $45,868.00 and $51,000, depending upon experience
Job Duties:
Student Success Initiatives
Implements intentional, evidence‑based programs, policies, and procedures designed to support student success, retention, and persistence.
Assists with short‑ and long‑range planning for student retention initiatives, with an emphasis on first‑year student transition and sustained success beyond the first year.
Actively participates in departmental committees focused on student retention programs, advising technologies, data analysis, or other critical student success functions.
Collaborates with internal and external partners to execute and continuously improve student success initiatives.
Academic Advising and Coaching
Advises and coaches a caseload of approximately 140-160 first‑ and second-year students through their transition to the University.
Ensures second-year students successfully transition to a faculty advisor within their major or program.
Supports and monitors students' academic progress, personal and social adjustment, major requirements, and success strategies.
Advises students on course selection and assists with course registration processes.
Proactively identifies and supports at‑risk students, connecting them with appropriate University resources and offices to address academic, personal, and social challenges.
Empowers students to develop self‑advocacy skills and build a foundation for long‑term academic and personal success.
Early Alert Systems and Data Integrity
Utilizes the full functionality of the early alert and advising systems to document student appointments, degree progression, academic alerts, progress surveys, and interventions.
Maintains accurate and timely student records while adhering to data integrity and confidentiality standards.
Uses student data to inform advising strategies, outreach efforts, and program improvements.
First ‑ Year Experience Curriculum and Instruction
Delivers first‑year experience course curriculum, including learning outcomes, mandatory classroom activities, and assessment strategies.
Instructs 4–6 sections of the First‑Year Experience course each academic year.
Supports students' holistic development by promoting campus engagement, resource awareness, and academic skill development.
Serves as a resource to students and advisors both inside and outside the classroom, providing accurate and timely information and feedback. University Programs and Enrollment Support
Actively participates in enrollment events and programs, orientation activities, and fall opening initiatives.
Develops fall course schedule for new students based on degree requirements, student needs and accommodations, and student interests; continually adjusts schedules through the summer and academic year as needed and according to institutional regulations.
Connects with students and families in advance of the semester to address questions related to course schedules, locations, textbooks, or other transitional needs. Collaboration and Service Delivery
Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective working relationships across the University of Hartford to support a positive and coordinated academic experience.
Supports the University's high-touch service model by responding to student and parent inquiries, processing paperwork and registrations, and serving as a liaison to other campus departments.
May serve on University‑wide committees as assigned to advance institutional student success priorities. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Center for Student Success and University goals.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Required
Special Skills:
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Number: PS1263P
Assumes responsibility for promoting a positive and successful experience for first‑ and second-year students in support of student retention and graduation initiatives. Provides support for evidence‑based retention programming, advising, and first‑year experience curriculum. Contributes to department‑level committees focused on student success initiatives, academic advising systems, and data‑informed decision‑making.
All duties are performed in full support of the University's mission, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that the effective execution of these responsibilities is central to student learning, persistence, and success.
Hiring Range: Starting salary is budgeted between $45,868.00 and $51,000, depending upon experience
Job Duties:
Student Success Initiatives
Implements intentional, evidence‑based programs, policies, and procedures designed to support student success, retention, and persistence.
Assists with short‑ and long‑range planning for student retention initiatives, with an emphasis on first‑year student transition and sustained success beyond the first year.
Actively participates in departmental committees focused on student retention programs, advising technologies, data analysis, or other critical student success functions.
Collaborates with internal and external partners to execute and continuously improve student success initiatives.
Academic Advising and Coaching
Advises and coaches a caseload of approximately 140-160 first‑ and second-year students through their transition to the University.
Ensures second-year students successfully transition to a faculty advisor within their major or program.
Supports and monitors students' academic progress, personal and social adjustment, major requirements, and success strategies.
Advises students on course selection and assists with course registration processes.
Proactively identifies and supports at‑risk students, connecting them with appropriate University resources and offices to address academic, personal, and social challenges.
Empowers students to develop self‑advocacy skills and build a foundation for long‑term academic and personal success.
Early Alert Systems and Data Integrity
Utilizes the full functionality of the early alert and advising systems to document student appointments, degree progression, academic alerts, progress surveys, and interventions.
Maintains accurate and timely student records while adhering to data integrity and confidentiality standards.
Uses student data to inform advising strategies, outreach efforts, and program improvements.
First ‑ Year Experience Curriculum and Instruction
Delivers first‑year experience course curriculum, including learning outcomes, mandatory classroom activities, and assessment strategies.
Instructs 4–6 sections of the First‑Year Experience course each academic year.
Supports students' holistic development by promoting campus engagement, resource awareness, and academic skill development.
Serves as a resource to students and advisors both inside and outside the classroom, providing accurate and timely information and feedback. University Programs and Enrollment Support
Actively participates in enrollment events and programs, orientation activities, and fall opening initiatives.
Develops fall course schedule for new students based on degree requirements, student needs and accommodations, and student interests; continually adjusts schedules through the summer and academic year as needed and according to institutional regulations.
Connects with students and families in advance of the semester to address questions related to course schedules, locations, textbooks, or other transitional needs. Collaboration and Service Delivery
Establishes, cultivates, and maintains effective working relationships across the University of Hartford to support a positive and coordinated academic experience.
Supports the University's high-touch service model by responding to student and parent inquiries, processing paperwork and registrations, and serving as a liaison to other campus departments.
May serve on University‑wide committees as assigned to advance institutional student success priorities. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Center for Student Success and University goals.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree Required
Special Skills:
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Number: PS1263P
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student success coordinator jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field
- Experience advising or coaching students in an academic or workforce setting
- Proficiency with student information systems or early-alert platforms
- Strong case management and caseload coordination skills
- Knowledge of FERPA compliance and student data privacy requirements
- Ability to develop and facilitate workshops or group programming for students
Tips for Your Student Success Coordinator Job Search
Quantify your student caseload and outcomes
Hiring managers want to see how many students you managed and what changed because of your work. Replace vague phrases like 'supported students' with concrete results: retention rates improved, advising appointments completed, or at-risk students re-enrolled after intervention.
Tailor your resume to each institution type
A community college and a private four-year university use this role very differently. Read each posting for language around student populations served, like first-gen, adult learners, or STEM cohorts, and mirror that language exactly in your resume and cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student success coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without bouncing across multiple sites.
Highlight your case management and CRM experience
Student success roles increasingly require proficiency with early-alert platforms and student information systems. If you've used tools like EAB Navigate, Starfish, or Banner, name them explicitly. Generic references to 'data systems' won't stand out to reviewers screening for technical fit.
Prepare scenario answers around retention challenges
Interviewers almost always ask how you'd handle a student who has stopped attending or is at risk of withdrawing. Prepare two or three real examples that show your outreach process, how you coordinated with faculty or financial aid, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate start date and professional development funding
Student success coordinators rarely have leverage on base salary at institutions with rigid pay bands, but start date flexibility and funding for advising certifications like NACADA training are often negotiable. Ask about professional development budgets before you accept any offer.
Student Success Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student success coordinators?
The most active employers for student success coordinators right now are Dallas College, San Diego State University, and Westcliff University, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges, public universities, and edtech companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many student success coordinator jobs are remote?
About 68% of student success coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options more common at edtech companies and online-only institutions than at traditional campus-based colleges. Roles focused on virtual advising, online student engagement, or workforce development program coordination are the most likely to allow fully remote arrangements.
How do you become a student success coordinator?
Start with a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or social work, as most employers treat this as a baseline requirement. Build direct experience through roles like academic tutor, residence life advisor, or program assistant at a college or workforce agency. Familiarity with student information systems and early-alert tools strengthens your application. A master's degree in higher education, counseling, or student affairs opens doors to senior positions and roles at more selective institutions.
Can I get hired as a student success coordinator with little or no experience?
Entry-level student success coordinator positions exist, especially at community colleges and edtech companies, and they often accept candidates whose experience comes from peer mentoring, tutoring, AmeriCorps service, or academic support roles rather than formal advising. Focus your application on transferable skills like active listening, case documentation, and connecting people to resources. Volunteer or part-time work in a college advising office, even for one semester, can close the gap credibly for hiring committees reviewing new-to-field candidates.
What does the student success coordinator interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with staff from student affairs, academic departments, or program leadership. A common second-round element is a scenario exercise where you walk through how you would handle an at-risk student case or design a workshop. Some institutions add a brief campus or platform tour and a meeting with student representatives before an offer is extended. The full process typically runs two to four weeks from first contact.
Where can I find and apply to student success coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to student success coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, edtech companies, and workforce programs across the United States. Search for roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New postings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at catching fresh openings before they close.
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