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The WFE Success Coach role at Strategic Education, Inc. involves providing personalized support to students utilizing their employer’s tuition assistance, helping them to achieve academic success through coaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include guiding students through their academic journey, monitoring progress, providing resources, and developing workshops to promote academic success.

Skills: Required skills include excellent communication, active listening, coaching and mentoring abilities, knowledge of student support services, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree with a Master's degree being a plus, along with at least 2 years of experience in education advising or academic coaching.

Location: The position is based in the United States, with some travel required (up to 10%).

Compensation: $21 - $32 / Hourly

Workforce Edge Success Coaches serve as a one-stop shop to support students through the utilization of their employer’s tuition assistance benefit.

Success Coaches provide personalized end-to-end support (primarily outbound) to guide students toward success in line with their academic goals and interests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with program advisors to ensure a smooth transition for employees into their chosen education program. 
• Regularly communicate with employees throughout their academic journey primarily via outbound communication tools and methods 
• Assist employees in setting and achieving academic goals, developing effective study habits, and managing their time effectively. 
• Help employees navigate academic challenges and connect them with appropriate resources, such as tutoring services or academic support programs. 
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback on performance, identifying areas for improvement and potential roadblocks. 
• Track key milestones and deadlines, proactively providing reminders and ensuring employees stay on track with their education plan. 
• Conduct regular check-ins and progress reviews to assess progress and celebrate achievements. 
• Develop and deliver workshops and resources on academic success, study skills, and time management. 
• Maintain positive relationships with employees, employers, and educational institutions.

Job Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong rapport and trust. 
• Active listening and empathetic communication to understand individual challenges and provide personalized support. 
• Coaching and mentoring skills to effectively guide individuals towards achieving their academic goals. 
• Motivational and encouraging coaching style to inspire and empower individuals to persevere through challenges. 
• Familiarity with common academic challenges and effective strategies to overcome them. 
• Knowledge of student support services and resources available at various educational institutions. 
• Data analysis and reporting skills to track student progress and measure coaching effectiveness. 
• Strong relationship-building skills to develop trust and maintain positive connections with diverse stakeholders. 
• Proficient in using phone, email, and chat (and ability to navigate between them seamlessly) to provide excellent customer service.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in higher education advising, academic coaching, or related field. 
• Experience working with adult learners and non-traditional students preferred. 
• Proven ability to provide effective guidance and support to individuals pursuing educational goals.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required. Master’s degree from an accredited institution preferred. 

Other:

• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc

SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$21.50 - $32.75 - Hourly

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.