New

Professional Success Coach

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, Abington
Apr 22, 2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS Penn State Abington seeksan engaging and dynamic candidate to fill the newly created position of Professional Success Coach. This position will work in the Chaiken Center for Student Successto deliver holistic services that facilitate student success in and out of the classroom and to assist in the supervision of a team of peer success coaches. The Professional Success Coach will work with students individually to develop personalized success plans for academic and general life skills. The Professional Success Coach will also develop workshops, structured academic initiatives, as well as other collaborative opportunities that engage faculty, student organizations, and other members of the campus community. Job Responsibilities: Provide individual coaching for students on topics of time management, study skills, organizational skills, major and career exploration, internship and job search, professional development, graduate school planning, employer and alumni engagement Assist in the supervision of a team of peer success coaches including training, monitoring, documenting, and assessing performance and program impact. Maintain Canvas course shells: Peer Success Coaching, Peer Succes Coach Training, & the Chaiken Center Community Hub Monitor success coaching scheduling & documentation through Starfish Oversee the administration of the College Success Skills Inventory (CSSI) Maintain detailed records of students' CSSIresults and progress in completing the Peer Success Coaching Program Support the assessment of student success through the rubrics used in progress reflections and conversations Create success skills instructional and marketing materials Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of academic and success skills topics Provide administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success Serve as a liaison to academic departments and related services Perform intentional outreach and interact directly with under-served and under-resourced students, connecting them with resources to navigate barriers to completion & graduation Maintain a cohesive system of documentation that tracks student progress, assessment results, and coaching goals through Client Report Forms and Starfish Outcome Notes. Lead/coordinate special projects or initiatives as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Student Success Specialist - Advanced Professional, this position requires: Master's Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None If filled as Student Success Specialist - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $67,300.00. 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