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Role Description

The Academic Success Coach plays an integral role in the support and success of students in an accelerated nursing program at our site in Parsippany, NJ. Major responsibilities include:

• Academic advising/success coaching
• Retention/persistence of enrolled nursing students
• Interaction with students, university faculty, advising teams, professional staff, and other program personnel
• Enhancing and facilitating the progression and graduation of students

If your area of expertise is counseling, coaching, guiding, and cheerleading in a higher ed setting, please join us!

Do you have a strength in relationship building? Are you passionate about guiding or mentoring others? This is a very trainable role and those with a background in Education, Guidance, Counseling, or Workforce Development are welcome to apply.

Academic Partner: Felician University - Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Site location: Remote

Schedule: Part-Time, Hours will vary depending on needs (avg 15-25 hrs/week)

Training Start: April 2026

Compensation: $22/hour

Benefits not included

Primary Job Objectives

• Facilitation and support of student progression
• Provide coordination of appropriate student services
• Manage student registration process for each semester (3 per year)

What You Will Do

• Provides proactive and developmental coaching/advising for incoming and active students
• Actively initiates and continues ongoing guidance to students whose grades, attendance, and/or personal barriers put them academically at risk
• Communicates concerns about student progress to the student, faculty members, and administration in conjunction with coaching efforts and strategy
• Ensures timely coordination of registration of selected courses
• Acts as a liaison for student(s) in matters related to academic appeals, readmission requests, grievances, etc. affecting a student’s progress through the program
• Appropriately documents communication with students and maintains all required student population reports

What You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master’s degree in counseling or related field preferred
• Additional ongoing training, certifications, or seminar attendance desired
• Positive attitude, high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports
• Confidence, resilience, strong organizational skills, exceptional persistence, a high level of commitment, and the ability to guide and motivate others

What we’ll offer in return

• A career where your work genuinely makes a difference
• A stable income with a good salary
• Extensive training with team and management support
• Structured professional development plans and opportunities
• Outstanding benefits and work perks
• Collaborative and supportive team environment...and more!