Success Coach, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs (Grant-funded)

Success Coach, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs (Grant-funded)

Salary

$47,936.47 - $60,465.46 Annually

Location

Clear Springs - Advanced Technology Center

Job Type

Full-Time Temp - Grant-funded positions

Job Number

202600106

Org

Advanced Manufacturing

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

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Description

The Success Coach enhances students' success through academic success coaching, goal achievement and monitoring, study skills development, psychometric assessments, appreciative advising techniques, and a variety of college resources. The Success Coach is the key point of contact for at-risk students referred to through the STARS Early Alert Program and empowers them to identify and analyze academic concerns while developing proactive solutions and written student action plans. The Coach collaborates closely with referring constituents to ensure effective communication of concerns, problem resolution, and case closure. Utilizing predictive analytics, the Success Coach provides intrusive counsel to students individually and in groups to motivate them to be independent, self-regulated, and confident learners. The Success Coach also assists in the development and implementation of programs and services designed to promote the Academic Success Center and the engagement and retention of first-time-in-college students, including web based and social media marketing. Student success, retention, and timely completion of educational goals are the primary objectives of the Success Coach.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Provides success coaching for students to help them adjust to college life, identify barriers, and develop solutions to ensure retention and successful completion of educational goals.
• Provide a trusting environment where students can share their thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests.
• Connects students to campus and community resources and monitor follow through.
• Provides psychometric testing and results counseling for students.
• Monitors the STARS Early Alert System daily and provides expedient support and responses to associated faculty, staff, and students.
• Employs predictive analytic data to contact and counsel at-risk students individually and in groups to proactively promote retention.
• Collaborates closely with the Academic Success Coaching Team to ensure College wide consistency and value of programs.
• Conducts workshops on success topics like study skills, financial literacy, time management, test taking skills, etc.
• Communicates daily with students through face-to-face meetings, phone, email, and social media.
• Facilitates referrals for students with disabilities and promotes the use reasonable accommodations afforded them.
• Keep abreast of national, state, and local statutes related to students with disabilities.
• Promotes and support activities, policies, and procedures which enhance academic success and retention throughout the College community.
• Maintains accurate and detailed electronic records related to all student contact, coaching sessions, psychometric testing, etc.
• Works collaboratively with other college departments to facilitate student success and utilization of STARS and the Academic Success Center.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Dean of Student Services.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Background in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs.

• Exceptional coaching and mentoring skills with knowledge of current techniques, theories, and trends in educational coaching and counseling.

• Knowledge of best practices in student retention and commitment to student development and success.

• Creative problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to drive results and meet team/department goals.

• Must have a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team is critical.

• Able to multi-task efficiently and effectively.

• Knowledge of learning disabilities and the provision of reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge of various pedagogical methods, including lecture, group activity, and discussion.

• Ability to respond to and work effectively and respectfully with students, faculty and staff from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

• Must be able to efficiently operate personal computer and word-processing and spreadsheet software.

• Excellent record keeping and strong ability to follow through on tasks essential.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office working conditions.

• Attendance at seminars and conferences and participation in ongoing professional development is expected.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is level P14.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

Required Education:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Education:

• Master's Degree preferred.

Required Experience:

• Two (2) years of professional, exempt-level job experience with a college or university as a success coach, an academic advisor, a professional tutor or as an instructor required.

• Experience with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs.

• Experience in teaching critical thinking and learning strategies to college students and demonstrated ability to engage and connect with students with a wide range of learning styles and educational backgrounds required.

• Experience providing workshops/seminars for college students required.

Preferred Experience:

• First-time-in-college or First Year experience preferred.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume.
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. For information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies and procedures, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Title IX Coordinator

3425 Winter Lake Road

Lakeland, FL 33803

863.669.2903

compliance@polk.edu

For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance

We encourage applicants to provide feedback on their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Are you over the age of 18?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.)

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.)

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a current employee at Polk State College?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you bilingual?

• Yes
• No

08

I am able to work 100% on campus and I do not require a remote or hybrid schedule.

• Yes
• No

09

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree + 18 graduate hours
• Doctorate Degree

10

How many years of professional experience with a college or university as a success coach, an academic advisor, a professional tutor, or as an instructor do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• More than 5 years experience

11

Do you have experience with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience in teaching critical thinking and learning strategies to college students and demonstrated ability to engage and connect with students with a wide range of learning styles and educational backgrounds?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have experience providing workshops/seminars for college students?

• Yes
• No

14

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

Required Question

Employer Polk State College

Address 999 Avenue H NE

Winter Haven, Florida, 33881

Phone 8632971055

Website www.polk.edu