TRIO Success Coach

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: SPREE - Grants

Advertisement: St. Catherine University and our TRIO team invites applications for a fulltime, grant funded TRIO Success Coach.

The TRIO Success Coach will fulfill the role as described in the TRIO SSS grant, serving as the primary academic advisor for assigned TRIO SSS students, developing and implementing programming for TRIO SSS students, and supporting program operations including outreach, recordkeeping, and evaluation. The Success Coach will employ a holistic approach, including financial aid support; resource referrals; graduate education preparation; support accessing community-engaged learning, career development, global studies, and other high-impact opportunities; and consideration of how other aspects of students' lives affect academics.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and advise caseload of 60-70 TRIO SSS participants.
• Deliver proactive advising services to participants. Refer to appropriate campus offices based on assessed need.
• Communicate with participants' faculty and academic support staff to surface and remediate any challenges or concerns.
• Design individual student success plans. Document and track student progress against agreed upon goals and program expectations outlined in success plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver enrichment events that support student success.
• Coordinate with Student Accessibility and Accommodations, Career Development, Office for Scholarly Engagement, Financial Literacy, Centers for Equity and Belonging, and other offices/programs to provide co-curricular activities and opportunities for participants.
• Support major processes required to accomplish grant goals. Assist with recruitment and eligibility screening for program participants.
• Present information about the TRIO SSS program to relevant audiences on and off campus. Regularly update participant files to maintain complete and accurate program records.
• Assist director with data collection to support program reporting requirements.
• Participate in regular Academic Advising, TRIO SSS, and other relevant meetings.

Salary: $42,000 - $47,000

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include: Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed, Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service, Health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan access, Accrued sick time, Paid parental leave after one year of service.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Student Affairs, or a related field.
• Undergraduate academic advising or related experience.
• Experience supporting student populations similar to TRIO SSS-eligible students (low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities).
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workplace.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects while maintaining high-contact relationships with students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Experience advising students in TRIO programs.
• Experience applying academic advising approaches and retention best practices in higher education.
• Three or more years of experience within a college or university advising, career, tutoring, or related department.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver workshops and training.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions: Posting Number: 20220744-STAFF, Posting Start Date: 08/05/2025, Application Deadline: 8/19/2025, To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10121. St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer.