EMCC – SUCCESS COACH Position Available In Penobscot, Maine

EMCC – SUCCESS COACH

Eastern Maine Community College
in Bangor, ME

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Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary:

$45,904.97 – $50,161.60

Posted:

04/25/2025

Category:

Academic Advising Description Success Coach Date Posted:

April 23, 2025

Bargaining Unit/Anticipated Salary Range:

MEA Administrator; Level III; $45,904.97 – $50,161.60

Responsibilities:

The Success Coach is responsible for working with individuals who reside at, or work with the McAuley Residence. The Success Coach is responsible for coordinating and conducting proactive advising that helps residence identify post-secondary education or career pathways. The Success Coach will help individuals stay on track to successfully complete their program of study. The Coach provides services which include student onboarding, advisement, academic progress review, and development and coordination of retention efforts. The Coach will maintain a thorough knowledge of community-based resources and services for referrals and serves as the liaison between the workforce team and community workforce programs to ensure residence and their families are able to reach their goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree and at least 3 years of recent experience in higher education, knowledge of and proven experience in working with individuals in an advising or coaching capacity. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills;

Desired:

Bachelor’s Degree, four years of recent experience in a community college, experience in student advising, knowledge of best practices in academic learning communities, excellent writing, and presentations skills, demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators and staff.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Use strong relationship-building and communication skills with individuals to help develop career and educational plans. Will work one on one and in group settings to provide educational content in preparation for post-secondary and training opportunities.
Serve as liaison to community-based programs that support the educational endeavors of their clients and provide community-based referrals to individuals who may face additional barriers to help leverage resources.
Work closely with the Workforce team to provide additional workshops and forums that will help with successful completion of the program which could include development of internal curriculum.
Participate in systemwide success workshops and forums, college committees, events, and public functions, including opportunities to increase and share knowledge about the role of the Success Coach to improve advising resources and strategies.

Benefits May Include:

100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employee, Maine State Retirement or TIAA-CREF, as well as vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time, Pro-rated for 30 Hrs. a Week.
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings
Flexible Spending Accounts
Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Statewide Locations
Tuition Waivers
Training
529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Application Procedure:

Initial review of applications will begin on 05/06/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, click on the EMCC Employment Opportunities link (https://www.emcc.edu/discover-emcc/emcc/employment/): select the position you are interested in, “Apply Now”, complete the Application, along with uploading your Cover Letter, Resume and transcript(s). You will have an opportunity to upload these documents during the completion of the employment application. Applicants who fail to complete the full application requirements will not be considered for the position. Also include contact information for three professional references, including e-mail addresses. Thinking About Applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

Institutional Summary:

Eastern Maine Community College offers more than 30 one- and two-year program options, as well as short term and specialized training and retraining courses for business, industry, and community. We award associate in applied science, associate in science, and associates in arts degrees; certificates; diplomas; and documents of completion for customized, short-term programs and course. The 72-acre campus is in Bangor, just a short drive from Maine’s scenic coast and mountains. Eastern Maine Community College is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact (207) 974-4637.
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