Student Success Coach

Student Success Coach

The Office of Community Empowerment (OCE) Student Success Coach provides programmatic support to student engagement initiatives within the College of Education. The Student Success Coach oversees the Apple Core Initiative (ACI) by coordinating program activities, student engagement efforts, and outreach events. ACI is a flagship OCE program that recruits high school students from high-poverty and rural communities into teacher education programs at the University of South Carolina. This role assists the OCE in delivering student-centered programming and outreach efforts that contribute to the College's mission of expanding access to educational opportunities. The Student Success Coach facilitates communication with internal and external partners and provides support to prospective and current students through coaching, orientation, and participation in OCE-sponsored initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions):

• Experience supporting student programs, educational initiatives, or community outreach efforts.
• Familiarity with higher education and P–12 environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting student programs, educational initiatives, or community outreach efforts.
• Familiarity with higher education and P–12 environments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and complete assigned tasks accurately.
• Basic skills in data entry, recordkeeping, and administrative support.
• Knowledge of working with students and supporting educational programs.

Job Close Date: 08/13/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant: Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by August 13, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.