TRiO Student Success Coach

TRiO Student Success Coach

Salary

$42,000.00 - $46,000.00 Annually

Location

Sedalia, MO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

01511

Department

TRiO

Opening Date

05/08/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary: The TRiO Student Success Coach is responsible for the successful retention, advising, and transfer of approximately 80 TRiO SSS students. The TRiO SSC teaches courses, coordinates activities, as well as meticulously documents student participation for the federal TRiO Student Support Services Grant. This position is contingent upon continued grant funding per the Department of Education.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Under general supervision:

• Provides advising related to academics, degree planning, financial aid/scholarships, career counseling, financial literacy, soft skills, helping students with disabilities obtain accommodations and other support actions as necessary for the program
• Implements retention initiatives to retain students in the program
• Provides guidance/support to help students overcome barriers and accomplish their academic goals
• Provides transfer assistance to students transferring to four-year colleges to pursue a Bachelor's degree
• Assists with identifying, recruiting, interviewing and selecting students for the program
• Assists with promotion, marketing, and recruitment activities for the program
• Assist in program development and evaluation for continuous improvement
• Develops and presents workshops for program participants
• Arranges and participates in cultural enrichment activities for program participants
• Maintains comprehensive records of services provided and program participant contacts
• Teaches TRiO Skills courses
• Assists in the input and maintenance of program data in the database system
• Develops individualized academic success and degree plans for participants
• Registers students in courses each semester
• Coordinates and participates in campus visits to 4-year colleges and universities
• Co-facilitates the TRiO Student Organization
• Advocates for the success of program participants by collaborating with faculty/staff and serving on appropriate campus committees

The preceding duties are provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by this position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

Experience - Two years' experience in academic advising, assessing, instructing, tutoring, and/or assisting in an educational setting involving student activities, confidence-building experiences and fostering leadership skills. Experience working with similar populations or in a TRiO program preferred.

Education - Bachelor's degree required in education (preferred), counseling or related field. Master's degree preferred in education, counseling, social work, or higher education administration.

Skills/Experience: Academic advising, financial aid, college admissions, degree requirements, career counseling, student development theory, academic study skills, transfer processes, disability services and best practice models, which address barriers for first generation and low-income students.

Ability to: Communicate effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty and staff. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals, as well as students with disabilities. Coordinate and evaluate the activities of students by identifying measures of system performance and the actions needed to improve performance.

• Strong Communication and Computer Skills required

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., occasional nights and weekends

Travel Requirements: Some travel is required. Student Success Coaches accompany students on campus visits and cultural enrichment activities that may require overnight travel. Professional development may also necessitate travel that may include overnight travel.

Salary Range: Contingent upon education and experience

• Completed applications will include SFCC application, cover letter, resume and if applicable transcripts. Employment will require a criminal background check at College Expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FY26

(July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

General Information

Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the start of employment. (e.g.: If employment begins Feb 1, coverage starts Mar 1). All premiums are paid monthly.

Health Insurance

Base medical insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.

Plan

Employee Only

Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Employee & Family

Plan 8 - Base

$0

$781

$609

$1,433

Plan 5 - Buy-up

$77

$931

$743

$1,646

• Plan 11 - HSA

$0

$769

$600

$1,412

Plan 13 - HSA

$0

$649

$507

$1,191

• SFCC contributes $11/month to Plan 11 - HSA.

SFCC contributes $134/month to Plan 13 - HSA.

Dental Insurance

Base dental insurance is 100% paid by SFCC for employees.

Plan

Employee Only

Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Employee & Family

Base Plan

$0

$31.93

$34.60

$65.87

Buy-up Plan

$9.84

$51.10

$54.56

$116.01

Vision Insurance

Plan

Employee Only

Employee & Spouse

Employee & Child(ren)

Employee & Family

Base Plan

$7.61

$15.22

$16.98

$25.82

Life Insurance

• SFCC provides life insurance equivalent to the employee's annual salary (rounded up to the nearest $1,000). Example: $44,432 rounds to $45,000.
• Additional life insurance may be purchased for the employee, spouse, and eligible children (rates based on age).

Optional Employee-Paid Benefits

• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Services Plan
• Identity and Fraud Protection Services

Retirement Plans

Retirement plan eligibility depends on employment classification (Salaried or Hourly):

Public School Retirement System Public Education Employee Retirement (PSRS) - Salaried Employees:

• Employee contribution: 14.50% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
• SFCC matches 100%
• No Social Security withheld
• Medicare only is withheld

System (PEERS) - Hourly Employees:

• Employee contribution: 6.86% of gross pay, plus monthly employer-paid insurance costs
• SFCC matches 100%
• Medicare and Social Security are withheld

Leave Benefits

There is no waiting period to begin using accrued sick or vacation time.

Vacation Accrual- Full-time Employees:

• 4 hours per pay period: 0-5 years
• 5 hours per pay period: 6-15 years
• 6 hours per pay period: 16+ years
• Maximum accrual cap: 160 hours
• Faculty are not eligible for vacation due to built-in contractual time off but have access to 2 personal days/year.

Sick Leave Accrual- Full-time Employees:

• 5 hours per pay period for all employees
• Maximum accrual cap: 1,040 hours

Tuition Waiver Programs

SFCC Tuition Waiver:

• 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses, and qualified dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)
• Electronic application required each semester

CMU Tuition Waiver:

• Undergraduate tuition 100% tuition scholarship for full-time employees, spouses and dependents (excludes books, fees, supplies)
• Spouse only: 50% waiver on graduate tuition (excludes books, fees, supplies)
• Electronic application required each Academic year

Additional Perks

Campus Events:

• Free admission to SFCC theatrical, musical, and sporting events for employees and guests

Community Gardens:

• 20' x 30' garden plots available free of charge
• Plots are prepared and water is provided
• Typically available March-October

Payroll & Employment Terms

• Payroll is processed semi-monthly (24 times per year)
• Hourly employees are paid one pay period in arrears
• All full-time, exempt offers must meet SFCC Board of Trustees approval

Employer State Fair Community College

Address 3201 West 16th Street

Sedalia, Missouri, 65301

Phone 660-596-7481

660-596-7480

Website http://www.sfccmo.edu