Student Success Coordinator Jobs in Indiana
Student Success Coordinator jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Fort Wayne, where large university systems and community college networks drive consistent hiring across academic advising, retention programming, and first-generation student support. Institutions like Indiana University, Purdue University, and Ivy Tech Community College maintain ongoing demand for coordinators at both entry and senior levels. The most in-demand specialties are academic retention, career readiness coaching, and student engagement program management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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VP STDNT SUCCESS, ENRLLMNT and I (UA-VPSS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Office of the Vice President for Student Success (VPSS) leads Indiana University's (IU) work to improve the overall student experience across its 9 campuses, overseeing operations such as enrollment services, academic and curricular processes, and a wide range of student support programs. Working closely with campus leaders, faculty and student support professionals, VPSS helps identify and remove barriers to student achievement, strengthens support systems, and advances student-centered approaches that help more students stay on track to graduate and achieve their academic and career goals.
Job Summary
The Executive Liaison serves as the primary administrative and liaison resource for Vice President of Student Success by managing schedules, communications, meeting logistics, grant management and special projects. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs while delivering high-quality results.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinates workflows, calendars, and communication streams for the Vice President, and core leadership.
- Serves as the main point of contact between VPSS, other executive offices, campus and academic leaders, and external stakeholders.
- Prepares agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up actions for cabinet, project, and other executive meetings.
- Prepares presentations, records minutes, tracks action items, and maintains executive records.
- Manages travel, event planning, and facility arrangements for meetings and visits.
- Oversees office administration, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Ensures meeting rooms, Audio/Visual (AV) systems, and technology are ready for events.
- Leads special projects and policy/system change initiatives
- In close collaboration with the Office's senior leadership and with minimal supervision, the position helps manage and develop timelines, reports, materials and analyses to advance unit projects and efforts.
- Drafts, proofreads, and manages correspondence; prepares presentations and reports.
- Maintains confidential files and ensure timely, accurate communication.
General Responsibilities
- Manages dynamic and complex calendar, which requires a deep understanding of area's key priorities to ensure Executive is spending time in most effective and impactful way. Ensures conflicting meetings are resolved in a timely way.
- Handles matters of significance on behalf of the Executive.
- Drafts, prioritizes and handles more complex communications including briefings.
- Researches and handles special projects which may include working with the Board of Trustees.
- Coordinates workflows and time management.
- May have responsibility for department budget serving as account manager or developing and overseeing the budget.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred
- Master's degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 3 years of providing support handling multiple priorities to a high level executive.
Preferred
- 3 years of experience in managing high level projects within higher education or large non-profit organizations.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
- Attention to details with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to maintain and work with highly confidential information.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington Campus.
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$75,000-$85,000 annually
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
Department
VP STDNT SUCCESS, ENRLLMNT and I (UA-VPSS-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Office of the Vice President for Student Success (VPSS) leads Indiana University's (IU) work to improve the overall student experience across its 9 campuses, overseeing operations such as enrollment services, academic and curricular processes, and a wide range of student support programs. Working closely with campus leaders, faculty and student support professionals, VPSS helps identify and remove barriers to student achievement, strengthens support systems, and advances student-centered approaches that help more students stay on track to graduate and achieve their academic and career goals.
Job Summary
The Executive Liaison serves as the primary administrative and liaison resource for Vice President of Student Success by managing schedules, communications, meeting logistics, grant management and special projects. The role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs while delivering high-quality results.
Department Specific Responsibilities
- Coordinates workflows, calendars, and communication streams for the Vice President, and core leadership.
- Serves as the main point of contact between VPSS, other executive offices, campus and academic leaders, and external stakeholders.
- Prepares agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up actions for cabinet, project, and other executive meetings.
- Prepares presentations, records minutes, tracks action items, and maintains executive records.
- Manages travel, event planning, and facility arrangements for meetings and visits.
- Oversees office administration, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Ensures meeting rooms, Audio/Visual (AV) systems, and technology are ready for events.
- Leads special projects and policy/system change initiatives
- In close collaboration with the Office's senior leadership and with minimal supervision, the position helps manage and develop timelines, reports, materials and analyses to advance unit projects and efforts.
- Drafts, proofreads, and manages correspondence; prepares presentations and reports.
- Maintains confidential files and ensure timely, accurate communication.
General Responsibilities
- Manages dynamic and complex calendar, which requires a deep understanding of area's key priorities to ensure Executive is spending time in most effective and impactful way. Ensures conflicting meetings are resolved in a timely way.
- Handles matters of significance on behalf of the Executive.
- Drafts, prioritizes and handles more complex communications including briefings.
- Researches and handles special projects which may include working with the Board of Trustees.
- Coordinates workflows and time management.
- May have responsibility for department budget serving as account manager or developing and overseeing the budget.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred
- Master's degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 3 years of providing support handling multiple priorities to a high level executive.
Preferred
- 3 years of experience in managing high level projects within higher education or large non-profit organizations.
SKILLS
Required
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
- Highly thorough and dependable.
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
- Attention to details with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to maintain and work with highly confidential information.
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington Campus.
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
$75,000-$85,000 annually
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
- Health savings account with generous IU contributions
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Basic group life insurance paid by IU
- Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
- 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
- Generous paid time off plans
- Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Administrative Support
Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.
Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Campus Safety and Security
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.
Contact Us
Request Support
Telephone: 812-856-1234
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The qualifications that appear most often in student success coordinator jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or a related field required
- Experience advising or supporting students in a higher education setting preferred
- Familiarity with student information systems such as Banner, Salesforce, or EAB Navigate
- Strong case management and early alert intervention skills with at-risk student populations
- Ability to collaborate with faculty, financial aid, and academic departments across campus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for workshops, advising sessions, and reporting
Student Success Coordinator Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a student success coordinator in Indiana?
Most Indiana employers require a bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, or a related field, with a master's degree preferred for roles at four-year institutions. Indiana does not require a state-issued license for this role, but candidates who hold a school counselor license from the Indiana Department of Education or a NACADA-recognized advising credential stand out in competitive searches. Direct experience in academic advising, tutoring, or student affairs is the most reliable path to a first coordinator position.
Which companies hire student success coordinators in Indiana?
Employers hiring student success coordinators in Indiana right now include Purdue University, Staff, and Rooted School, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's large public university systems and its statewide community college network account for the majority of open coordinator roles throughout the year.
Which Indiana cities have the most student success coordinator jobs?
The cities with the most student success coordinator openings in Indiana are Hammond, Indianapolis, and Plymouth. Indianapolis leads because it is home to IUPUI, Ivy Tech's central campus, and several private colleges, while Bloomington and West Lafayette generate strong demand from Indiana University and Purdue University's flagship campuses respectively, and Fort Wayne supports openings through Purdue Fort Wayne and Ivy Tech regional sites.
How can I get hired as a student success coordinator in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a graduate assistantship or paraprofessional advising role at an Indiana institution while completing a master's in higher education, student affairs, or counseling. Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University regularly post coordinator assistant and retention specialist roles that welcome candidates without full coordinator experience. Moving laterally from an admissions counselor, academic tutor, or residence life position is another common route, and any NACADA professional development coursework strengthens a thin resume considerably.
Where can I find and apply to student success coordinator jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to student success coordinator jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Search the roles that fit your background, review the full listing details, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and preferred location.
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