Job Description
Req Id:
38201
Job Title:
College Success Coach
City:
Fort Wayne
Job Description:
Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:
We seek a full-time, on-site College Success Coach in our Admissions Administration department. This position will play a pivotal role in advancing the educational and career opportunities for 21st Century Scholars and other target populations. The annual salary for this position is $44,000.00 annually.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement retention programs, initiatives, and targeted communications.
- Provide expert analysis of data related to student retention and success.
- Maintain and update the student tracking database.
- Develop and distribute reports on enrollment, retention, progress toward degree completion.
- Collaborate with colleagues and serve on committees to understand barriers to retention, degree completion, and graduation.
- Implement a summer bridge program.
- Assist with new student orientation, admissions events.
- Act as student liaison.
- Participate at events for FASFA, campus visits, and other enrollment events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree.
- 2 yrs. of experience in student success coaching, advising, or related roles within higher education.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in database management and student information systems.
- Understanding of financial aid processes and college admission requirements.
Benefits:
- Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
- Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
- Insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
- Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
Additional Information:
- Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check and a misconduct check will be required for employment in this position
Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/EA employer.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Posting Start Date:
7/24/25